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unknown, Prince [2]
In 1814, Louisville area enslaver David Ward placed an ad for the return of two freedom seekers, Prince and Harry, AKA "King," offering a reward of $50 for each. The men were both around 30-years-old at the time of their escape and had been spotted in the Georgetown area. It was understood that they intended to make their way to Cincinnati or travel up the Ohio river eastward, then eventually reach Maryland.
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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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Burley, Phill
Phill, a determined freedom seeker held by enslaver William Sutton of Scott County, escaped on July 4, 1799 and again on October 13, 1806. In 1799, he was accompanied by another man named Major, who went by James or Peter Robinson. A reward of $10 each was offered in 1799. In 1806, the reward of $100 was offered for the return of Phill. It's not clear if he was caught the second time.
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unknown, Phil [3]
in 1822, enslaver Hiram Beasley of New Castle offered a reward of $50 for the return of Phil. It was assumed he might go to Frankfort, where his wife was enslaved by Mr. Ralph. Otherwise, he was expected to try to go to Indiana, where he had been captured after escaping a previous enslaver in 1821.
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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, Peter [18]
On the 13th of February, 1818, forty-year-old Peter escaped from enslaver William Richards of Bath County. Peter is described as 5'6" tall, with an injury to his left hand from a burn received as a child. Richards suspected eh was headed to Ohio and offered $50 reward for his return.
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unknown, Peter [17]
Pm the 27th of June, 1814, Peter, 40 yrs old and Sarah, 16 yrs old escaped from enslaver William Hughes in Bath County. Peter may have been hired out to William Hughes by enslaver Capt. John Roberts of Montgomery County.
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unknown, Peter [16]
In late January 1806, enslaver Bartlet Collins of Scott County offered a reward of $5 for the return of Peter, who he had recently purchased from the estate of Thomas Montague of Frankfort. It was suspected that Montague's widow, Agnes was "harboring" Peter and lending him support. Collins threatened consequences would be brought against Agnes. A later addendum to the ad states Peter had been spotted near David's Fork Meeting House in Lexington.
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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, Nelson [11]
On the 16th of May, 1811, twenty-two year old Nelson escaped from Montgomery County enslaver, John Peebles. One of Nelson's distinguishing marks described in the newspaper was a lang scar that ran from his ankle bone to his big toe. A reward of $20 was offered for his return.
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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, Ned [7]
Twenty year old Ned, described as about 5'9" tall departed the property of enslaver John Masterson, near Georgetown on Sunday, July 23, 1809. It was noted that Ned had a talent for playing the fife. A $15 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Ned [6]
In 1821, William Owen placed a reward ad for the return of Ned, who was about 30-years-old. Ned had reportedly broken into the home of a widow in Frankfort the night before his escape.
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unknown, Nancy [27]
In July, 1817, Nancy, and enslaved woman of about 35 years old, fled the property of enslaver Josiah McCabe, near the Lower Blue Licks in Nicholas County. It was expected that she would head towards Washington, Ky, where her husband and children were held by Mrs. Sarah Tebbs.
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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, Moses [10]
In July, 1796, Scott County enslaver John Rhodes offered a $10 reward for the return of Moses, who had escaped from Rhodes' property on McConnell's Run. Moses was described as a "fellow of smiling countenance," twenty years old with a dark complexion and was well dressed in clothing that was "chiefly stolen."
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unknown, Morris
In August, 1863, A 21-yr-old man named Morris was captured by Fayette County jailer, William Lusby. The jailer's ad names William Crouch of Bourbon County as the enslaver. The ad was still running in October.
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unknown, male [82]
Georgetown area enslaver Thomas Duley offered a $15 reward for the return of an unnamed 18-yr-old young man who was described as having a "bright complexion, rather long hair" and was well-dressed in striped velvet overalls and a swansdown waistcoat, carrying a yellow flowered silk handkerchief.
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unknown, Major [2]
Major, also known as James or Peter Robinson, escaped Scott County in the company of Phill in 1799. An ad for their return was placed by William and John Sutton, Jr. Major was described as about 24 years old, missing a piece of the left side of his nose as well as one of his front teeth. Phill was caught and again escaped, Major's fate remains unknown.
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unknown, Lunnin
Lunnin, a 27 year old freedom seeker, escaped from enslaver Charles Rosebury of Bath County. Lunnin's description includes the detail that the middle finger of his right hand is "off to the first joint". Ten dollars reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Lewis [32]
Lewis, who was about 17 or 18 at the time of his escape, left enslavement behind in Frankfort in May, 1804. Nearly two years later, enslaver Isham Talbot was still advertising for his return. Lewis was described as "large, strong and active; lively and sensible." Talbot was offering a generous and liberal reward for his return.
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unknown, Levy
A young freedom seeker named Levy escaped Scott County enslaver Jacob Aulass just after Christmas, 1819. Levy had been purchased in Maryland four years prior. Aulass offered a reward of $10 plus expenses for his return.
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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 [8]
On October 6th, 1822, 22-yr-old Jude took three dresses and left enslavement behind in Franklin County. Enslaver henry Crutcher offered a reward of $10 plus reasonable expenses for her return.