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unknown, Newborn
In late March, 1806, a man named Newborn escaped from Fayette County enslaver Jarred Wilson, who lived about 8 miles SE of Lexington. Newborn was between 30-35 years old, enjoyed chewing tobacco and told others he had lived among Native Americans for several years. Wilson offered a liberal reward for his return.
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unknown, Moses [16]
In the spring of 1799, 24-yr-old Moses escaped from Fayette County enslaver, William T. Taylor, who lived on the Hickman road, about 7 miles from Lexington. Moses was described as about 5'10" tall, with platted hair. He was a "sharp, knowing fellow" and a reward of $10 was offered for his return.
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unknown, male [89]
A young male freedom seeker, 24-25 years old, escaped from Fayette County enslaver, John B. Furguson, in Feb. 1841. The young man, who was described as "of average size" and with a "bright yellow complexion." A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Delf
On Mar 7, 1817, 35-yr-old Delf escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Moses Hicks. Delf was described as about 5'1" tall and very thin. She was wearing a white frock when she escaped. It was believed that she would head toward Ohio. An undefined reward was offered for her return.
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unknown, Charles [36]
ON Saturday, May 22, 1828, 20-yr-old Charles escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Jonathan Parrish. Charles was described as about 5'10" tall, with a bright complexion. It was believed he would head for Missouri. A reward of $50 was offered for his return
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unknown, Charles [35]
In September, 1821, 27-yr-old Charles escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Jeremiah Rogers. Charles was about 5'11" tall and was missing his left thumb to the first joint. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Molly [5]
In June, 1799, 40-yr-old Dick and his wife, Molly, who was about 30-yrs-old, packed their things and escaped. Fayette County enslaver, Abraham Venable, placed an ad offering a reward of $10 each for their return. Dick was described as about 5'10" tall and had a crooked finger on his left hand. Molly was about 5'6" tall and had a "yellow complexion."
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unknown, Dick [21]
In June, 1799, 40-yr-old Dick and his wife, Molly, who was about 30-yrs-old, packed their things and escaped. Fayette County enslaver, Abraham Venable, placed an ad offering a reward of $10 each for their return. Dick was described as about 5'10" tall and had a crooked finger on his left hand. Molly was about 5'6" tall and had a "yellow complexion."
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unknown, Cyrus [3]
On July 11, 1829, freedom seekers Jim and Jordan, held by Lexington area enslaver, William C. Connett. Connett offered a reward of up to $100 for their return. It was suspected that they were with another freedom seeker, 24-yr-old Cyrus, held by enslaver C. Nutter, who lived nearby the Connett property. Nutter offered a reward of $15 for Cyrus' return. It was believed the three men would attempt to cross the Ohio River.
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unknown, Jordan
On July 11, 1829, freedom seekers Jim and Jordan, held by Lexington area enslaver, William C. Connett. Jordan was about 27 years old and "of low stature." Connett offered a reward of up to $100 for their return. It was suspected that they were with another freedom seeker, 24-yr-old Cyrus, held by enslaver C. Nutter, who lived nearby the Connett property. Nutter offered a reward of $15 for Cyrus' return. It was believed the three men would attempt to cross the Ohio River.
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unknown, Jim [30]
On July 11, 1829, freedom seekers Jim and Jordan, held by Lexington area enslaver, William C. Connett. Jim was about 30 years old and 6 feet tall and was "sensible and sprightly" for their return. It was suspected that they were with another freedom seeker, 24-yr-old Cyrus, held by enslaver C. Nutter, who lived nearby the Connett property. Nutter offered a reward of $15 for Cyrus' return. It was believed the three men would attempt to cross the Ohio River.
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unknown, Sawney [5]
On the 21st of Jan, 1814, Sawney, a Virginia-born freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslavers George and Samuel Trotter. Sawney was described as about 5'9" tall and about 38 years old. A reward of $30 was offered for his return
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unknown, Ned [13]
Sometime in mid-September, 1817, a freedom seeker named Ned or Edward Dorsey escaped enslaver Eliza Trotter, who lived on the outskirts of Lexington. Ned was about 35-40 years old, 5'7" tall and was wearing a grey, long-tailed coat when he left. A reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Phill [7]
In May, 1820, 30-yr-old Phill , known as "Phill Lumpkin," escaped Fayette County enslaver Lucy Young. Phill was described as about 5'10" tall, slender and with a "yellow" complexion. He escaped on a 9-yr-old blood bay mare with a star on her forehead. Phill was "artful and sensible" and could read and write. A reward of $50 was offered for Phill's return and $10 for the mare.
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unknown, Roberson
On July 19, 1815, 24-yr-old Roberson, called "Rob" escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Matthew Flournoy. Roberson was described as about 5'9" tall, with a trim build and was an "artful, Kentucky-raised fellow." Roberson escaped with two other men, Antony and Cuffee. A reward of $20 was offered for the return of each man or $60 collectively
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unknown, Cuffee
On July 19, 1815, 20-yr-old Cuffee escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Matthew Flournoy. Cuffee was brought to Kentucky from South Carolina. He was described as very small and appeared much younger than his years. He spoke "after the manner of the Africans," though it's not clear if he was born in Africa. Cuffee escaped with two other men, Antony and Roberson. A reward of $20 was offered for the return of each man or $60 collectively
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unknown, Antony [3]
On July 19, 1815, 27-yr-old Antony escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Matthew Flournoy. Antony was brought to Kentucky from South Carolina and spoke a "South Carolina dialect, mixed with sea phrases," likely Gullah. Antony escaped with two other men, Cuffee and Roberson. A reward of $20 was offered for the return of each man or $60 collectively
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unknown, Tarleton [2]
On July 27th, 1813, a freedom seeker named Tarleton escaped the factory of Lexington enslaver John Brand. Tarleton was described as about 180 lbs with broad shoulders. A reward of up to $20 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Clary [6]
On July 13th, 1813, 40-yr-old Clary escaped from Lexington enslaver, Alexander Parker. Clary was described as about 5'2" tall and was very talkative and "cunning." Clary's husband, Frank, had escaped from the same enslaver the day prior. A reward of $10 was offered for the return of each freedom seeker.
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1813 - Fayette Co., Tarleton takes a chance
On July 27th, 1813, a freedom seeker named Tarleton escaped the factory of Lexington enslaver John Brand. Tarleton was described as about 180 lbs. with broad shoulders. A reward of up to $20 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Frank [17]
On July 12th, 1813, 40-yr-old Frank escaped from Lexington enslaver Alexander Parker. Frank was described as about 5'7" tall, slim and had a straight, stiff walk.The next day, Frank's wife, Clary, also escaped the same enslaver. A reward of $10 was offered for the return of each freedom seeker.
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unknown, Humphrey [4]
In April, 1808, Humphrey, a freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslaver, Hugh Muldrow, made his escape. Humphrey was described as about 5'7" tall with very high cheekbones. He had previously been held by Frankfort enslaver F. Ratliff and still had a wife in Frankfort, who was held by Wiliam Hunter, of that place. A reward of $6 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Phill [6]
On April 9, 1817, a freedom seeker named Phill escaped Fayette County enslaver, Jacob Smith. Phill was about 5'10" tall and had previously been held by enslavedr James Gay. Smith offered a reward of $10 for his return.
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unknown, Billey [1]
On the night of Aug. 14, 1803, 32-yr-old Billey escapoed Fayette County enslaver Oliver Keene. Billey was described as newarly 6' tall, with a lean face and high cheek bones. It was thought he might head either to Ohio or Philadelphia, as he was overheard saying he could hide himself there. Keene offered a $10 reeward for his return.
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unknown, female [119]
Sometime in the late summer, 1803, an unnamed female freedom seeker held by enslaver Benjamin Howard, of Fayette County escaped. She was described only as tall and "likely." The woman escaped in the company of another freedom seeker named John, held by Fayette County enslaver Benjamin Green, who offered a reward for John's return. No mention of a reward for the woman.