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unknown, Jenny [15]
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. Charlotte's daughter Jenny was about 3 years old.
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unknown, Hemmon
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. Charlotte's son Hemmon was about 7 years old.
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unknown, Charlotte [14]
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. Charlotte was about 23 years old.
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unknown, Davy [3]
Woodford County enslaver James Ashley offered a reward of 10 dollars for the return of 22-yr-old Davy, who had escaped on Sept. 15, 1810. Davy stood about 4'5" tall and was wearing a linsey shortcoat and trousers when he left.
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unknown, Dennis [4]
On May 21, 1831, Dennis, a 30-35-yr-old freedom seeker, left the Woodford County property of enslaver John Hamilton. Dennis was about 5'10" tall, slender and affable by nature. He had a brother named Sam Taylor in Louisville and it was thought he may go to him. a reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Cool
In mid-July, 1827, a freedom seeker named Cool escaped Woodford County enslaver David Rice. In an ad offering up to $100 for his return, Cool is described as "stout, fierce-looking and free-spoken." He was trained as a blacksmith.
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unknown, Anthony [9]
Anthony, a 25-yr-old freedom seeker escaped from Washington County enslaver James Handley on August 5, 1792. Anthony was born in Virginia, was about 5'1" tall, broad shouldered and had a broken finger on his right hand. A reward of $50 was being offered for his return over a year after his escape; this was a large reward for 1793.
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unknown, Joe [8]
On October 10th, 1821, Washington Co. enslaver Francis Simms discovered the disappearance of 15-yr-old Joe. Joe was about 5'2" tall and soft spoken. Simms offered up to $30 reward plus expenses for his return.
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unknown, Lindsey
On April 21, 1840, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker named Lindsey escaped enslaver John Shoemaker, who lived near Taylorsville, in Spencer County. Lindsey was about 5'10" tall, with a light complexion and could read "tolerably well." The advertisement did not mention a reward.
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unknown, Tom [44]
Tom, a 40-yr-old freedom seeker held by Spencer Co. enslaver Levi Carico, disappeared while traveling with his enslaver near Wheeling, VA (now WV) around the first of January, 1829. Tom was described as a large man, about 6'2" tall, with a talent for whistling. Carico offered a reward of $100 for Tom's return, still advertised nearly a year after Tom's escape.
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unknown, Jane [56]
Jane, a 27-yr-old freedom seeker held by Jessamine Co. enslaver, Samuel Offutt, escaped on April 2, 1823. Jane was about five feet tall with a "fine voice and smiling countenance." She had previously been held by Mr. Morton of Lexington and it was believed that she was headed toward the neighborhood of her previous enslaver. A reward of up to $100 was offered for her return
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unknown, Frank [15]
On Mar 22, 1823, a 19-yr-old freedom seeker named Frank escaped the lands of Pulaski County enslaver Colvin Campbell. Frank was described as about five feet tall, with a bright complexion and short-cut hair. A reward of $20 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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unknown, female [116]
Freedom seeker Charity escaped from Joseph Chinn of Bourbon County in June, 1802. She had been held by Rawleigh Chinn of Nelson county who had recently died. Charity had tried previously to escape and had suffered a cut to her head as punishment. Charity took her two-year-old daughter with her. A reward of $2 plus expenses was offered for her return.
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unknown, Charity [4]
Freedom seeker Charity escaped from Joseph Chinn of Bourbon County in June, 1802. She had been held by Rawleigh Chinn of Nelson county who had recently died. Charity had tried previously to escape and had suffered a cut to her head as punishment. Charity took her two-year-old daughter with her. A reward of $2 plus expenses was offered for her return.
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unknown, John [67]
35-yr-old freedom seeker John escaped bondage at the hands of Nelson County enslaver Patrick Hourigan on 13 May, 1814. He was described as about 5'10" tall with a disabled finger and "a back pretty well-scarred." John was able to read and probably had a forged pass. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for John's capture and return
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unknown, Stephen [14]
Nelson County enslaver Thomas Heady discovered that 19-yr-old Stephen had escaped his property near Gandertown. Stephen was described as about 5'7" tall and had a "blemish in his right eye." A reward of $10 was offered if Stephen was captured in the state.
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unknown, Bob [15]
18-yr-old Bob, a freedom seeker held by Nelson County enslaver John Woodring, disappeared in June, 1809. He was described only as about 5'6" tall and a reward of $1 was offered for his return
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Watson, Polly
On August 20th, 1816, Nelson Coi. Enslaver James Watson discovered that one of his enslaved women was missing. He offered a reward of one dollar for the capture of Greenberry Elliot, a white man whom he suspected had helped her escape. He had learned that Elliot had married the enslaved woman, which was confirmed by Nelson County marriage records showing the union of Greenberry Elliot and Polly Watson (named as the daughter of James Watson.) No reward was offered for Polly's return.
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unknown, Tom [43]
In 1808, a reward was offered for the return of 18-yr-old Tom, who had escaped Bardstown enslaver Thomas Hite. It's likely that he was in company with his half-brother Charles, who escaped from enslaver William Pottinger, also of Nelson County. Tom was described as "sensible and shrewd" and was able to write some. He had be formerly enslaved by Judge Ormsby of Jefferson County.
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unknown, Charles [30]
On May 9th, 1808, it was discovered that 16-yr-old Charles had gone missing. Nelson County enslaver, William Pottinger offered a reward of $15 for his return. Charles had escaped with his half-brother, Tom, who was a "man-servant" of Thomas Hite from Bardstown,. The reward was to be double if both young men were captured. An additional ad the same day was placed by Thomas Hite.
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unknown, Bob [14]
Nelson County enslaver Joseph McClaskey offered a reward of up to $50 for the return of a freedom seeker named Bob in Dec, 1826 (error in printer date on ad, reads Dec 17, 1837.) Bob was about 5'10" tall and carried a knapsack with red & yellow flowers. Bob's wife was held in Montgomery Co. by enslaver Dillard Hazelrig and it was suspected he would go to find her.
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unknown, Glasgow
On Aug 15, 1806, twenty year old Glasgow escaped Nelson County enslaver Robert Wickliffe. His physical description included mention of multiple scars and an injury to several of his fingernails which were "burnt off." Glasgow had been given a pass to travel from Bardstown to Lexington and was traveling on horseback. A reward of $20 was offered if he was captured in Kentucky, to be increased if out of state.
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unknown, Spencer [5]
In September, 1816, Nelson County enslaver James Glass offered a reward for the return of Spencer, a 34-yr-old freedom seeker. Spencer was described as short in stature with a "crooked leg" and a scar on his neck.
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unknown, Ned [12]
On June 5th, 1826, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker named Ned escaped from Metcalf Co. enslaver John F. Bowles. New was about 6' tall, 180 lbs and was missing one or two front teeth. He was able to read, but it was unclear if he could write. He had formerly been held by Maj. Cowherd of Green Co. and Hugh Marsahall of Montoe County. a reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Manuel [5]
On the night of Oct. 9th, 1821, an enslaved preacher named Manuel (also known as Dick) mounted a sorrel mare andd escaped from the farm of Mercer County enslaver Thomas Wilson. Manuel was described as about 45yrs. Old and 5'9". A $40 reward was offered for the return of Manuel and the horse.