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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, Joshua [4]
Thirty-three year old Joshua, who was trained as a tanner, escaped Nicholas County enslaver John Smith on November 14, 1826. Joshua was briefly apprehended in Mason County the following day but managed to slip away. A reward of $75 was offered for his return.
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unknown, John [58]
On Saturday, May 4th, 1822, John, a freedom seeker of about 20 years old escaped enslaver William Johnson, who lived near Great Crossing, Scott County. John was a slender young man with a small build and had a scar near his upper lip and one on his jaw. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, John [57]
On January 24, 1819, a freedom seeker named John escaped from Scott county enslaver John Downing. He was described as "about 30 years old" at the time of his escape. A $10 reward was offered and may have been collected. On June 25th, 1854, an enslaved man named John, held by John Downing in Scott County, died of cholera. He was about 60 yrs. old at the time of his death; it's plausible this is the same John.
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unknown, Joe [6]
On October 25, the Jailer of Harrison County, Samuel Jameson, placed an ad for the return of 38 yr. old Joe, who had escaped his custody. The jailor was still in possession of a horse that Joe had been riding when caught, but Joe got away. The enslaver was encouraged to come get the horse.
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unknown, Joe [5]
In April, 1811, enslaver Edmond Searcy placed an ad for the return of 24-year-old Joe. Joe was covered in scars from being punished and had lost some of his hearing in a fight. It was assumed he would have procured a free pass under an alias. Joe was skilled in factory work, handled an axe well and made baskets. He liked to "dress and appear well" and frequently accumulated gambling debts which went unpaid. Searcy offered a $50 reward.
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unknown, Jim [21]
In 1808, Scott County enslaver James Suggett offered a $50 reward for the return of 40-year-old Jim (or James.) Jim was described as "a likely fellow, inclinable to traffic and trade, subject to drink to excess" It was mentioned that, if drunk, he sometimes referred to himself as "Locust." Jim escaped while hired out to "Col. Johnson" near the mouth of the Little Sandy river, in Boyd County, at Christmas, 1807.
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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, Jim [19]
ON August 7th, 1801, 25-yr-old Jim, claimed by enslaver Moses Bledsoe and 20-yr-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Jameson, both of Mount Sterling, escaped bondage. The men left well equipped with ample clothing, tack for horses and a small rifle. The men were briefly detained in the Montgomery jail, where the gun was seized, but they soon escaped again. A reward of $20 was offered for their return.
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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, Jeffrey [4]
In December, 1793, 21-yr-old Jeffrey fled enslaver Thomas Dinwiddie's property near Johnson's Mill in Scott County. Jeffrey was of a "high yellow" complexion and had a large birthmark on the back of his shoulders . Dinwiddie cautioned that Jeffrey was "artful" and a talented storyteller. Two dollars plus expenses was offered for his return.
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unknown, James [27]
In November, 1802, Georgetown enslaver Elijah Craig offered a $30 reward for the return of 22-yr-old James. James was a papermaker and was "frequently mistaken for a white man." A post note on the advertisement explains that Craig "raised him from his infancy" and that his intention was to free James at age 31, but the loss was affecting his paper business.
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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, Jack [18]
In January, 1815. a reward ad was placed by Nicholas County enslaver Jesse Inlows for the capture of an enslaved man by the name of Jack or John. He was described as 22 years old, had his ears pierced for rings and was, "by occupation as a sailor.
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unknown, Isaac [12]
In mid-July, 1835, 30-yr-old Isaac escaped from the Dr. Samuel B. Crockett's farm in Franklin County. An ad offering a reward up to $100 for his return was placed in November, 1836 ,by John McKee, over a year after his escape. It's unclear if McKee was acting as agent for Crockett or was himself the claimant of Isaac.
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unknown, female [112]
On April 2nd, 1797, freedom seeker Charles escaped the farm of Benjamin Johnson of Scott County with a woman named Milley and her six-month-old daughter. Both Charles and Milley were described as "sensible." Johnson offered a thirty dollar reward for their return, warning "all persons from harboring them" or "conveying them from the state."
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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, Holliday
In 1818, enslaver J. Dudley placed a reward ad for the return of Holliday. He was described as about 30 years old, 5' 10" and fond of fine clothing. Dudley suspected that Holliday was spirited away by white men.
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unknown, Harry [16]
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, Harry [15]
On March 25th, 1814, Fanny and her 12-month-old daughter escaped from Cynthiana enslaver, Isaac Miller. Her husband Harry, followed, two days later. It was expected that they would head toward Green River or Grant's Lick. A reward of $20 was offered.
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unknown, Harry [14]
Harry escaped enslaver Joshua Stockton of Flemingsburg, Ky, on May 20, 1820. An ad was placed that described Harry as being about 28 yrs. old and "left-handed." A $50 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, female [112]
On March 25th, 1814, Fanny and her 12-month-old daughter escaped from Cynthiana enslaver, Isaac Miller. Her husband Harry, followed, two days later. It was expected that they would head toward Green River or Grant's Lick. A reward of $20 was offered.
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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.