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unknown, Sam [17]
Sam, also known as "Samewel" escaped from enslaver Matthew Flournoy, who lived near Clear Creek, Shelby County, on the morning of April 11, 1801. The 26-yr-old was described as about 5'10" tall, wearing overalls and a sailor's coat. He was expected to change his name and attempt to pass as a free man after crossing the Ohio River. A reward of up to $40 was offered.
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unknown, Peter [15]
On about September 1, 1816, Peter escaped enslaver Levi Carico of Shelby County. The 22-yr-old was described as about 5'8" with scarring from a bout of small pox. Peter was previously held by enslavers James Beard, also of Shelby Co., and Henry Duncan, of Louisville.
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unknown, Nelly [8]
Twenty-six year old Nelly escaped from Shelby County enslaver William Morton on August 2, 1799. Morton purchased Nelly from Ben Bridges who had brought her to Kentucky from Williamsburg, VA. Nelly was described as "artful" and "well-formed" and it was thought she may attempt to return to Virginia.
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unknown, Jim [20]
In mid-July, 1806, 21-yr-old Jim escaped bondage in Shelbyville. In an ad placed by enslaver E. Lindsay, Jim is described as 5' 5" tall with a slender build. He was seen in Frankfort a few days after his escape and it was assumed that he was headed to Cincinnati.
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unknown, Jack [19]
On November 17th, 1804, 27-yr-old Jack escaped from enslaver Luke Haff, of Shelby County, along with his brindle-colored dog. Jack, described as "smart and active" was familiar with many parts of Kentucky, having traveled extensively with a previous enslaver, John Campbell. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for his capture and return.
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unknown, Humphrey
Humphrey, an enslaved Baptist preacher held by Charles Lynch of Shelby County, self-emancipated in April, 1801. Lynch offered up to twenty dollars for his return.
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unknown, Bob [10]
In November, 1830, Shelby County enslaver Pierce Griffin placed an ad offering a reward of $50 for the return of forty-year-old Bob, who was an enslaved blacksmith. It was suspected that he may try to go to Virginia.
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Sullivan, Bill
27 year old freedom seeker Bill Sullivan, enslaved by Richard Meriwether of Mann's Lick, Shelby county, slipped away to freedom around July 1, 1816. He was described as having a slim build and was known to chew tobacco. A $20 reward was offered for his return.
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Payn, Joseph
Forty-yr.-old freedom seeker Joseph Payne vanished from the Shelby County property of enslaver Henry Caplinger on December 3rd, 1822. He had once lived in both Frankfort and Lexington and it was suspected he may return to one of those cities. Caplinger offered a reward of up to $40 for his return.
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1830 - Shelby Co., Bob the Blacksmith takes off
In November, 1830, Shelby County enslaver Pierce Griffin placed an ad offering a reward of $50 for the return of forty-year-old Bob, who was an enslaved blacksmith. It was suspected that he may try to go to Virginia.
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1799- Shelby Co., Escape of Artful Nelly
Twenty-six year old Nelly escaped from Shelby County enslaver William Morton on August 2, 1799. Morton purchased Nelly from Ben Bridges who had brought her to Kentucky from Williamsburg, VA. Nelly was described as "artful" and "well-formed" and it was thought she may attempt to return to Virginia.
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1822 - Shelby Co., Joseph Payn vanishes
Forty-yr.-old freedom seeker Joseph Payne vanished from the Shelby County property of enslaver Henry Caplinger on December 3rd, 1822. He had once lived in both Frankfort and Lexington and it was suspected he may return to one of those cities. Caplinger offered a reward of up to $40 for his return.
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1806 - Shelby Co., Jim heads to Cincinnati
In mid-July, 1806, 21-yr-old Jim escaped bondage in Shelbyville. In an ad placed by enslaver E. Lindsay, Jim is described as 5' 5" tall with a slender build. He was seen in Frankfort a few days after his escape and it was assumed that he was headed to Cincinnati.
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1804 - Shelby Co., Jack and his dog take off for freedom
On November 17th, 1804, 27-yr-old Jack escaped from enslaver Luke Haff, of Shelby County, along with his brindle-colored dog. Jack, described as "smart and active" was familiar with many parts of Kentucky, having traveled extensively with a previous enslaver, John Campbell. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for his capture and return.
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1816 - Shelby Co., Slim Bill Sullivan escapes
27 year old freedom seeker Bill Sullivan, enslaved by Richard Meriwether of Mann's Lick, Shelby county, slipped away to freedom around July 1, 1816. He was described as having a slim build and was known to chew tobacco. A $20 reward was offered for his return.
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1816 - Shelby Co. Peter seeks freedom
On about September 1, 1816, Peter escaped enslaver Levi Carico of Shelby County. The 22-yr-old was described as about 5'8" with scarring from a bout of small pox. Peter was previously held by enslavers James Beard, also of Shelby Co., and Henry Duncan, of Louisville.
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1801 - Shelby Co., Preacher Humphrey escapes
Humphrey, an enslaved Baptist preacher held by Charles Lynch of Shelby County, self-emancipated in April, 1801. Lynch offered up to twenty dollars for his return.
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1801 -Shelby Co., Sam heads for freedom
Sam, also known as "Samewel" escaped from enslaver Matthew Flournoy, who lived near Clear Creek, Shelby County, on the morning of April 11, 1801. The 26-yr-old was described as about 5'10" tall, wearing overalls and a sailor's coat. He was expected to change his name and attempt to pass as a free man after crossing the Ohio River. A reward of up to $40 was offered.