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unknown, Ben [37]
In mid-August, 1837, 50-yr-old Ben escaped while sent by stagecoach from Blue Licks to the Lexington home of his enslaver, Clement Smith. Ben was expected to be found in the neighborhood of the "widow McIlvaine" or free African Americans in Lexington. Ben also had a wife at Blue Licks.
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unknown, Jack [28]
Just before Christmas, 1830, Jack saddled up a small roan mare and escaped Fayette County enslaver Waller Bullock. Jack was about 5'11" tall, with a full beard, and was about 35-40 years old. It was assumed he would head to Canada. A reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Allbaury
On October 28, 1828, Allbaury, also known as "Pines" escaped Fayette County enslaver, Susan Fleming. Allbaury was described as bald, about 45-50 years old and a shoemaker by trade. He escaped on a bay mare. It was assumed he would head for Chillicothe by way of Mount Sterling. A reward of up to $125 was offered
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unknown, Tom [49]
In late January, 1827, 35-yr-old Tom escaped Fayette Co. enslaver Sally Graves. Tom was of average size and had formerly been held by enslaver Dr. James Fishback. Graves warned "all persons" from helping to hide Tom.
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unknown, Thaddeus
on July 8, 1823, 40-yr-old Thaddeus escaped Fayette Co. enslaver Peter Gatewood. Thaddeus had a wife and children in Lexington and he was suspected of stealing a horse in the neighborhood of their enslaver. A reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Alfred [14]
On June 22, 1852, 20-yr-old Alfred escaped enslaver Jacob Stone, who lived in Fayette Co, about four miles from Lexington. Alfred was about 5'10" tall and slender. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Dick [20]
On October 30, 1854, 35-yr-old Dick escaped from Fayette Co. enslaver John Higgins. Dick was about 5'9" tall and 160 lbs. A reward of up to $200 was offered for his return.
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unknown, John [72]
In August, 1797, John, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from the lands of Fayette Co. enslaver Leonard Young, who lived near Bryan station. John was about 5'10" tall and had "a bold look." A reward of $15 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Nat [2]
In April, 1797, Fayette Co enslaver George Caldwell placed an ad offering a reward for the return of Nat, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker who had recently escaped. Nat's brother, Tom, was also mentioned in the ad, though he had escaped earlier. A reward of $20 was offered for the return of both men.
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unknown, Isaac [15]
On Mar 21, 1797, 21-yr-old Isaac escaped Lexington enslaver Montgomery Bell. Isaac was described as "artful," about 5'8" tall and was carrying with him a lady's hat. It was likely that he would change his name and clothing and attempt to claim free status. A reward of $10 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Tom [48]
Tom, a freedom seeker held by Fayette Co. enslaver George Caldwell, made a break for freedom on Mar 10, 1797. He took a rifle and ammunition with him and it was thought he would either head for Ohio or to Virginia. Caldwell offered a "generous reward" plus expenses for Tom's return. Tom was also mentioned in another advertisement a few weeks later which offered a reward for his return and that of his older brother, Nat.
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unknown, Charles [33]
On Dec 29th, 1796, 18-yr-old Charles escaped from Fayette County enslaver Bird Price. Charles was about 5 feet tall and was headed toward Strode's Station. A reward of $10 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Sam [23]
On April 12, 1843, 28-yr-old Sam escaped from Lexington enslaver Charles B. Lewis. Sam was described as 5'8" tall, quick spoken and intelligent. Sam had previously been enslaved by James Cochran of Fleming County. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jefferson [8]
On Feb. 13, 1815, 24-yr-old Jefferson escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Jacob Sidenor. Jefferson was about 5'8" tall and was wearing overalls and a fur hat when he left. He had previously been enslaved by Daniel Layton also of Fayette Co. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jess [3]
In August, 1796, 26-yr-old Jess escaped Fayette County enslaver James Parish. Jess was about 5'10" tall and spoke quickly. A $100 reward for Jess was included in an ad placed four years after his escape.
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unknown, male [88]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. George's 14-month-old son's name was not given.
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unknown, male [87]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. The ring and pinkie fingers on both hands of George's eldest son were fused together. His name was not given.
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unknown, female [118]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. George's wife, whose name was not given, was described only as "of yellow complexion."
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unknown, George [68]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. George was of "middle stature" and dark complexion.
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unknown, Frank [16]
Frank escaped twice from Fayette County enslaver Samuel Trotter, once in 1822 and again in 1829 (mis-identified in the 1829 newspaper as "Daniel" Trotter.) Frank was described as 5'8" tall and very talkative. Rewards of $40 in 1822 and $20 in 1829 were offered .
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unknown, Sam [22]
On November 16th, 1828, 23-yr-old Sam escaped from Fayette County enslaver W.L. Breckinridge. Same was described as "stout built," with a "yellow" complexion and had only one eye. Same wore a green silk eye patch and had a new fur hat and new leather shoes when he left. It was thought that he would head to Louisville or to Cincinnati where his father lived nearby. A reward of $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jim [26]
In April, 1816, Jim, and 11-year-old freedom seeker, escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Warren Offutt. Jim, who was described as "uncommonly active" and "well-made" made his escape on a grey mare. Offutt offered a reward of $150 for his return (with the horse.)
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unknown, Aquilla
On September 28, 1816, Aquilla (aka "Quill") escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt, on the back of one of Offutt's horses. Aquilla was described as 28 years old, 5'10" tall and missing his two front teeth. It was suspected that he was in the company of another freedom seeker held by enslaver James Meek. A reward of $150 was offered for Aquilla's return, along with the horse or $100 without.
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unknown, Ben [33]
In March, 1801, Woodford County enslaver, Henry Caldwell, discovered the disappearance of 25-yr-old Ben. Ben was described as about 5'8" tall, with a bald patch on the back of his head, the result of a childhood burn. Ben was pleasant and smiled frequently. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.;
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unknown, Abel
Abel, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from enslaver Samuel Herman in New Orleans, sometime in 1818. Abel had been purchased from Woodford County enslaver, John Harvy, in 1817 and it was suspected that he had made his way back to Kentucky. A reward of $50 was being offered for his return nearly two years after his escape.