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unknown, John [73]
Sometime in the late summer, 1803, 30-yr-old John escaped enslaver Benjamin Green, who lived near Bryan's Station. Johnwas about 5'10" tall and had a small scar over one yey. He was int the company of another freedom seeker, a woman held by Benjamin Howard, also of Fayette County. Green offered a reward of $20 for John's return.
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unknown, Daniel [20]
In November, 1801, Fayette County enslaver Franky Graves offered $5 a reward for the return of Daniel. Daniel was about 28 yrs old and it was believed he had escaped near Millersburg.
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unknown, George [70]
On November 5, 1817, 18-yr-old George escaped from Lexington enslaver, Will Morton. George was described as "a handsome, well-formed person" and had pierced ears with silk cord earrings. Morton suspected the involvement of one or two white men in George's escape. A reward of $40 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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unknown, Stephen [15]
Sometime in March, 1816, 17-yr-old Stephen vanished from the property of Lexington enslaver, Thomas T. Burns, who lived on Main Cross Street. Stephen was wearing a fun hat, pale blue coat and deep blue pantaloons. A "liberal reward" was offered for his return.
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unknown, George [69]
On October 20, 1814, 19-yr-old freedim seeker, George, escaped Fayette County enslaver, Stark Taylor. George had been formerly enslaved by Col. James McClelland of Millersburg and it eas believed he was on his way to that neighborhood in Bourbon Co. A reward of $5 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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unknown, Lewis [36]
Around the first of the year, 1839, 50-yr-old freedom seeker, Lewis, made a break for freedom. Lexington area enslaver, H. S. Elgin, offered a reward of up to $100 for his return. Lewis was about 6'3" tall and was wearing a dark blue frock coat and grey pantaloons when he escaped.
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unknown, Soloman
On May 14th, 1837, 30-yr-old Soloman escaped Lexington enslaver, David Castleman. At the time of his escape, Soloman was about 30-yrs old and was described as about 5'10" tall and had dimples when he smiled. He escaped on horseback and it was believed he would head for Canada. a reward of up to $200 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Cynthia [2]
In mid-May, 1837, 19-yr-old Cynthia left the property of Lexington-area enslaver, Alexander Crawford. Crawford believed the girl was tricked or kidnapped and did not suspect her of participating in her escape. Cynthia described as "delicate," and only about 4'6" tall, and left behind her parents and seven younger brothers. A reward of up to $50 was offered for her return
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unknown, Reuben [19]
On Feb. 3, 1825, 30-yr-old Reuben escaped enslavement in Lexington, Ky. John Gordon, of Lexington and J.R. Trunbull, of Winchester offered a reward of up to $100 for Rueben, who was described as about 6 fee tall and slim. It's not clear who the legal enslver was, but it seems that Reuben was in Gordon's custody at the time of his escape; possibly a leasing arrangement.
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unknown, Bill [18]
On May 8, 1824, Bill,, a freedom seeker held by Isaac Yarnell, proprietor of the Fayette Paper Mill near Lexington, escaped bondage. He had been initially enslaved by Col. Crockett of Jessamine Co, then sold to J. Lewis of Simpsonville before coming into the hands of Yarnell. Bill was six feet tall with a large frame. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return
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unknown, Elick [2]
On July 5th, 1812, 38-yr-old Elick escaped Fayette County enslaver, Abner Wilson, who lived near Bryan Station. Elick was 5'10" tall, nearly bald and had a "yellow" complexion. He had gotten a pass from a small boy and had ridden off on a bay mare. A reward of $50 was offered for his return
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unknown, Charles [34]
On about August 30, 1829, 16-yr-old Charles escaped Lexington enslaver, Maslin Smith, who owned a bagging factory. Charles was lender and was missing one of hisfront teeth. He had been spotted in the neighborhood of former enslaver Benjamin Warfield and near the Walnut Hill meeting house in Lexington. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return
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unknown, Daniel [19]
Just before Christmas, 1827, 17-yr-old Daniel escaped from Fayette County enslaver W.C. Connett. Daniel was described as about 5'10" tall with a stout builod and very small ears. He had previously been enslved by Jascob Laudaman. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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unknown, Bill [17]
In the fall of 1827, three men, Jim, 28, Harry, 22 and Bill, 24, escaped from Fayette County enslaver, John Atchison. Bill was described as about 5'11" tall. It was suspected that Jim, who could read and write, may have forged passes for all three. It was thought they would head for the road to Carolina. A "handsome reward" would be given for their return.
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unknown, Harry [26]
In the fall of 1827, three men, Jim, 28, Harry, 22 and Bill, 24, escaped from Fayette County enslaver, John Atchison. Harry was about 5'8" tall and was a talented violinist. His violin was with him. It was suspected that Jim, who could read and write, may have forged passes for all three. It was thought they would head for the road to Carolina. A "handsome reward" would be given for their return.
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unknown, Jim [29]
In the fall of 1827, three men, Jim, 28, Harry, 22 and Bill, 24, escaped from Fayette County enslaver, John Atchison. Jim was described as about 5'10" tall with large whiskers. It was suspected that Jim, who could read and write, may have forged passes for all three. It was thought they would head for the road to Carolina. A "handsome reward" would be given for their return.
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Grubbs, John W.
John Grubbs was already widowed by the time he appeared in the 1900 census, living as a boarder in the Richard home.
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unknown, Israel [3]
On October 2, 1826, 24-yr-old Israel escaped Lexington enslaver Richard Ashton. Israel was about 5'8" tall and trained as a shoemaker. He was missing his right leg above the knee and had several scars on his throat. Israel made his escape on a grey mare. a reward of up to $40 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Tom [50]
On the evening of June 9, 1820, 26-yr-old freedom seeker, Tom, escaped the lands of Fayette County enslaver Charles Humphreys. Tom was able to read and possibly write some. He was a devout Baptist and was known to preach. Humphreys also suspected Tom had taken his sorrel mare. An "adequate reward" would be given for the return of both Tom and the mare
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unknown, Harry [25]
On July 14, 1820, freedom seekers Peter, 45 yrs. old, and Harry, 22, escaped their Fayette County enslavers, John Hart and Burrus Arnet. Harry was described as "very heavy made" and did not talk much. $50 was offered for the return of the two men.
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unknown, Peter
On July 14, 1820, freedom seekers Peter, 45 yrs. old, and Harry, 22, escaped their Fayette County enslavers, John Hart and Burrus Arnet. Peter was described as "stout," about 6 feet tall and would "probably pass for a doctor." $50 was offered for the return of the two men.
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unknown, Bill [16]
Around April 24th, 1820, 22-yr-old Bill escaped enslaver Henry Rogers of Fayette County. Bill was described as about 5'10" tall and had a scar from an axe stroke on his back. He was able to read and write and was expected to pose as a free man. Rogers offered $50 for his return.
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unknown, David [16]
On June 26, 1820, freedom seeker David made a break for freedom from Fayette County enslaver, W. H. Tegarden. David was about six feet tall and had some scarring from small pox. He wore his hair short, but with braids at each temple. David did not smoke, drink nor chew tobacco. A reward of $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Phebe
Phoebe, a 33 yr.-old freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslaver John Rogers, escaped to freedom on April 1st, 1814. She was described as a free-spoken woman, "stout and well-made." Her husband, Jim, escaped the same enslaver on April 19th. A reward of $25 was offered for Phebe's return
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unknown, Jim [28]
Jim, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslaver John Rogers, escaped on April 19th, 1814. He was described as about 5'6" tall, "heavy-made," and had a scar on the bottom of one foot. His wife, Phebe, had escaped the same enslaver over two weeks prior to his escape. $25 was offered for Jim's return