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unknown, Daily
Woodford Co. enslaver Thomas Winn offered a reward in May, 1816 for the return of Daily, who had escaped him. Daily, also known as "Capt. Cooke's Daily," was described as about 22-yrs-old, and 5'10" tall. The reward offered for Daily's capture and return was up to $50 .
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unknown, Anaca
On September 18, 1829, 35-yr-old Anaca escaped Woodford County enslaver, Nicholas Lafon. She was described as 'sensible and remarkably subtle" with a capacity for learning "anything." Anaca, who had a scar on her chest from a whip lash, had escaped previously and used the alias "Daphney." It was suspected that she would be found in Frankfort or on the Elkhorn in the company of free African Americans. A reward of $20 was offered for her return.
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unknown, Maria [32]
On Dec 10th, 1828, freedom seekers Gabriel and Maria escaped from the lands of William Shouse in Woodford Co., Shouse offered a $50 reward for their return to him or to Joseph Roper, of Hickman Co. It appears that Shouse may have been leasing the couple from enslaver Roper. Maria was between 35-40 yrs. old and had a scar on her breast.
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unknown, Gabriel [6]
On Dec 10th, 1828, freedom seekers Gabriel and Maria escaped from the lands of William Shouse in Woodford Co., Shouse offered a $50 reward for their return to him or to Joseph Roper, of Hickman Co. It appears that Shouse may have been leasing the couple from enslaver Roper. William was a shoemaker, about 40 yrs. old and 5'5" tall.
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unknown, Charity [5]
Versailles-area enslaver Elizabeth Cotton offered a reward of $100 in silver for the return of 20-yr-old Charity in Feb. 1824. Charity was a good seamstress who was described as both sensible and cunning. Cotton thought she may have gone to Harrodsburg, Danville or Owen Co.
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Grubbs, Matthew
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Rice, William [1]
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unknown, Levi
Woodford County enslaver Simeon Buford discovered the escape of 19-yr-old freedom seeker, Levi, on Jan. 15, 1822. Levi was described as having a "bright yellow" complexion and was about 5'6" tall. He was "active and lively" and was wearing black and white striped pants when he left. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Elias [3]
Elias, a 20-yr-old freedom seeker held by Woodford County enslaver Elijah Pepper, self-emancipated on Jan. 20, 1821. He was described as about 5'10" tall with a hoof-shaped scar near his hairline caused by the kick of a horse. Pepper offered a reward of up to $50 for his return. Elias escaped from Pepper again on Mar. 5, 1824. Another reward of $50 was offered for his second return.
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unknown, Fan
On Jan. 15th, 1820, a freedom seeker named Fan escaped the lands of Woodford County enslaver, Joseph Darnall. She was described as being between 40-50 yrs old, and above "ordinary size." Darnall offered a "reasonable reward" for her return.
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unknown, Dick [18]
Woodford Co. enslaver William McBride, who lived near Buckley's Ferry in Woodford County, offered a reward of $10 for the return of 30-yr-old Dick, who had escaped in June, 1819. Dick was described as "middle size" with a "pleasant and lively countenance."
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unknown, Harry [22]
On the 16th of Feb, 1819, 22-yr-old Harry escaped the property of enslaver Mildred Gregory, taking two bob-tail horses and a good saddle and bridle with him. Harry was described as about 5'10" tall with a scar on his forehead. A reward of $200 was offered for the return of Harry and the horses, or $50 for just the horses.
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unknown, Daniel [16]
On Mar. 21, 1831, a freedom seeker named Daniel escaped from the steam boat "Versailles" in Cincinnati. Daniel was working aboard the boat, but was held by Woodford County enslaver J.N. Cotton. Daniel was proprietors of the boat offered at reward of $10 and indicated the enslaver would also reward anyon who captured and returned Daniel.
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unknown, Cyrus [2]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. Cyrus was 18 yrs old, about 5'11" tall and was described as "well-made"
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unknown, Jack [26]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. Jack was 22 years old and about 5'10" tall.
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unknown, Charles [31]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. Charles was 28 years old, about 5'10" tall, with a "yellow complexion."
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unknown, Jacob [19]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. Jacob was about 18 yrs old, 5'7" tall and a "strong, well-set fellow."
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unknown, Bill [15]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. bill was 16 yrs old, about 5'6" tall and "very free spoken."
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unknown, Peter [27]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. Peter was described as about 23 yrs old, with a "spare" build.
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unknown, John [68]
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. John was described as about 25 yrs old and "well-marked with the whip."
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unknown, Selah
In mid August, a large group of freedom seekers escaped from Woodford County enslavers John McQuady and Samuel Berry. The group consisted of a woman, Selah, a boy, Bill and six men: John, Peter, Jacob, Charles, Jack and Curus. a reward of $100 plus expenses was offered for their return. Selah was described as about 45 years old mising some of her teeth.
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unknown, George [66]
On May 11, 1811, Three freedom seekers, Tom, Dick and George, escaped their Woodford County enslavers with the help of a white man named David Ferguson, who was described as about 21 years old with dark eyes and hair and a fair complexion. The men rode off on four stolen horses. A $150 reward was offered for the return of the freedom seekers and the agent who helped them. George was about 30 years old, 5'9" tall and could read.
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unknown, Dick [17]
On May 11, 1811, Three freedom seekers, Tom, Dick and George, escaped their Woodford County enslavers with the help of a white man named David Ferguson, who was described as about 21 years old with dark eyes and hair and a fair complexion. The men rode off on four stolen horses. A $150 reward was offered for the return of the freedom seekers and the agent who helped them. Dick was about 25 years old, 5'11" tall and was able to read.
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unknown, Tom [45]
On May 11, 1811, Three freedom seekers, Tom, Dick and George, escaped their Woodford County enslavers with the help of a white man named David Ferguson, who was described as about 21 years old with dark eyes and hair and a fair complexion. The men rode off on four stolen horses. A $150 reward was offered for the return of the freedom seekers and the agent who helped them . Tom was about 30 years old, 5'10" tall and could read and write.
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unknown, Thursay
Woodford County enslaver Benjamin Berry placed an ad in September 1812, offering a reward of $30 for the return of Charlotte and her three children, Hemmon, Jenny and Thursay who he claimed had been "stolen" from his property near Versailles on August 15. Charlottes daughter Thursay was about 8 months old.