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unknown, Will [5]
Twenty-six year old Will left enslavement behind on July 3, 1827. He escaped Bourbon County enslaver N. L. Lindsay, who believed Will had prepared for his escape, packing clothing, money and procuring a free pass. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Will [4]
On July 3rd, 1827, twenty-six year old Will escaped the farm of enslaver Nimrod Lindsay, in Bourbon County, while suffering from an injury to his shin. He was spotted still in Bourbon County a week after his escape, but remained at large by the time a reward was offered.
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unknown, Virgil
Virgil, about 21 or 22 years old, escaped from enslaver Jonathan Scott whose property was a few miles south of Paris, Bourbon Co. Virgil stood at about 6'1" or 6'2" tall and was likely headed to Tennessee or North Carolina.
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unknown, Tony [3]
In January of 1812, Bourbon County enslaver Robert Respass offered a high reward for the return of 23-year-old Tony, who had escaped him eighteen months prior.
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unknown, Tom [39]
Early on Sunday morning, November 6, 1808, Bourbon County enslaver Robert Wilmott discovered there had been an escape. Tom, about 2y years old and wearing a fur hat, had escaped from the property on the Limestone Road between Lexington and Paris. A reward of up to $20 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Stroder [2]
On August 25th, Stroder and Charles, both 17 years old, escaped from Bourbon County enslaver Laban Shipp. It was thought that they also took two work horses belonging to Shipp's neighbor, Alexander Ogle. With them came Ben, also 17, and twenty-year-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Mountjoy and John M. Allen, respectively.
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unknown, Sam [25]
in April, 1814, enslaver James Eales from Stoner, Bourbon Co. offered a reward for the return of Sam who was described as 45 yrs old, of yellow complexion and "has lost the use of the forefinger of the right hand."
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unknown, Sal
On July 13, 1796, a freedom seeker named Sal left the farm of enslaver John Peebel of Bourbon County. Sal was twenty five years old and wore "blue-white stones" in her ears. She took with her a small bundle of goods, including flat-heeled leather shoes.
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unknown, Sall
Ten dollars reward was offered for the return of a woman named Sall to Bourbon County enslaver John Ford. A post script to the ad mentions that the enslaver had been approached several times to sell the woman and he is "Determined to put the law in its full force against the aggressor." Sall may have been kidnapped.
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unknown, Polly [4]
On the 6th of January, 1819, twenty-year-old Polly disappeared from Bourbon County enslaver Nicholas Grimes. It was thought that she may try to reach her husband, Simon, who was held by James Weir in Lexington. Polly had also been hired out to Weir for a period of time two years prior. the reward for her return was as high as $100.
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unknown, Peter [19]
In April, 1814, twenty dollars reward was offered by Bourbon Co. enslaver Benjamin Mills for the return of his "servant" Peter, described as "talkative, intelligent and artful"
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unknown, Nance [3]
On Nov 24, 1814, 17-year-old Nance escaped enslavement near Paris, Ky. Enslaver William Duncan offered a reward for her capture and return. Within the ad, it is revealed that when she escaped, Nance had only a linen shirt and coat, no shoes or warm clothing. It was suspected she was being helped by other African Americans in the area.
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unknown, Nackey [2]
In July, 1814, the jailer of Bourbon County placed an advertisement regarding the capture of a freedom seeker named Nackey. She was described as about 30 years old and appeared to be "deranged." The enslaver named by Nackey was Peter Sparks, but she did not know the county where she had been held. If no claimant were to come forward, Nackey would be auctioned.
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unknown, Julus
Bourbon County enslaver Littleberry Bedford placed an ad offering a reward for the return of 25-year-old "Julus," who had escaped him on August 2, 1808. In the advertisement, Bedford included the most minute details including his inclination to walk on the insides of his feet and his habit of leaning his head to one side when at leisure. A reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jude [7]
In 1814, a 22 year old woman named Jude escaped from Quenton Moore, to whom she was hired out by enslaver Ely Thomas. Jude's mother was held by Moore. After having been absent for several weeks, Jude was seen near Thomas' property in Bourbon County. The next day, 20-year-old Jerry also escaped. A reward was offered for their return together or separately.
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unknown, Jim [18]
Jim, about 30 years old, escaped from enslaver Robert Scott for the second time on May 1, 1812. Scott believed he would make for Ohio and attempt to pass a s a free man. Jim had previously used the name "James Mattison" when he escaped once before. A reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jim [17]
Henry Towles of Bourbon County offered a $500 reward for the capture and return of Jim, A.K.A. James Edwin or Edwards. Jim, who was about 25 yrs. old and a shoemaker by trade, made his escape on a stolen grey horse. It was likely that Jim was carrying a Bible and was known to preach, though the enslaver found him to be a "hypocrite and detestable villain" for having absconded.
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unknown, Jerry [12]
In 1814, a 22 year old woman named Jude escaped from Quenton Moore, to whom she was hired out by enslaver Ely Thomas. Jude's mother was held by Moore. After having been absent for several weeks, Jude was seen near Thomas' property in Bourbon County. The next day, 20-year-old Jerry also escaped. A reward was offered for their return together or separately.
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unknown, George [58]
A reward of five dollars was offered by Bourbon County enslaver Henry Talbert after the mid-August escape of George in 1797. George's age was not given, but he was describes as being about 5'5" tall and was an "artful fellow" who may have had a pass. Talbert's property was near Ruddell's Mill.
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unknown, Edmund [13]
On the first of October, 1810, freedom seeker Edmond left enslaver Benjamin Hallack behind in Bourbon County. $100 reward was offered for the 22 yr. old man, who was described as "carrying his head remarkably high." Edmund suffered from the effects of a tropical bacterial infection that affected his nose.
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unknown, Dread
In early January, 1827, a couple recently brought from South Carolina by Bourbon County enslaver James Hutchcraft. Dread,, AKA Baltimore was described as 30 yrs. old, very intelligent and with a long beard. His wife, Betty was described as 30 or 40 yrs. old, wearing a head scarf. Betty spoke "broken English." Hutchcraft offered a $200 reward for them.
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unknown, Daniel [12]
On October 24, 1817, a man named Daniel escaped from bondage in Bourbon County. Enslaver William Thomas offered a $50 reward for his return. Daniel was described as about 34 years old, 5'10" tall, yellow complexion.
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unknown, Charles [20]
On August 25th, Stroder and Charles, both 17 years old, escaped from Bourbon County enslaver Laban Shipp. It was thought that they also took two work horses belonging to Shipp's neighbor, Alexander Ogle. With them came Ben, also 17, and twenty-year-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Mountjoy and John M. Allen, respectively.
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unknown, Ben [28]
On August 25th, Stroder and Charles, both 17 years old, escaped from Bourbon County enslaver Laban Shipp. It was thought that they also took two work horses belonging to Shipp's neighbor, Alexander Ogle. With them came Ben, also 17, and twenty-year-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Mountjoy and John M. Allen, respectively.
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unknown, Andrew [10]
On February 13, 1820, Andrew escaped from enslaver James Ingles of Grant's Old Station in Bourbon County. Andrew was about 23 years old and was described as "artful" and it was assumed he may obtain a free pass and head for Ohio.