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unknown, Forde
on about the 24th of September, 25 year old Forde escaped Jessamine County enslaver Manoah Singleton. He was described has about 5' 7" tall with recently shorn hair. Singleton offered a reward of up to $30 for his return and a word of caution that Forde was "artful and cunning."
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unknown, Celia [5]
Around Mar. 15, 1821, thirty-year-old freedom seeker Celia escaped from Jessamine County enslaver, William L. McQuie. It was thought she would be found either in Frankfort, where several of her children were or Gallatin County, where her husband worked in the steam mill. A reward of $50 was offered for her return.
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unknown, Merrit [2]
In August, 1863, a freedom seeker named Merrit was captured in Kenton County and jailed as a "fugitive." He named his enslaver as Dr. Thomas Foster of Jessamine County. Merrit was about 23 yrs. old, six feet tall and 160 lbs. with a bad left knee. By October, Foster had not yet claimed Merrit, who would be auctioned per the law of Kentucky if he was not claimed.
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unknown, Patsey [3]
In September, 1821, 18-yr-old freedom seeker Patsey was captured in Hart Co. She named a man named "Mr. Cooper," who was a slave-trader, as her enslaver. The jailer of Hart County was still running an ad for her claimant in March, 1822.
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unknown, James [30]
In May, 1840, enslaver Milton Young was relocating his household from Nelson Co. to Union Co., While en route in the wagon train, 25-yr-old James, and enslaved man held by Young, took the opportunity to slip away in Hardin County. Young offered a reward of up to $100 for James' return.
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unknown, Sam [18]
In May of 1840, Mary Fletcher of West Point, Hardin Co., offered a reward of up to $100 for the return of a freedom seeker named Sam. Sam was described as about 28 years old and nearly six feet tall with a large scar from a burn on the side of his face.
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unknown, Daniel [14]
In January, 1812, an enslaved man named Daniel was in the middle of a custody battle between enslavers. Enslaver John Emerson, of Green County, accused Hezekiah Challis, of Estill County of "stealing" Daniel from him. He offered a reward of $50. Milley Challis, mother of Hezekiah, responded with an ad of her own, stating that her underage sons had "fallen in" with Emerson and sold Daniel without her permission. Her ad claims Emerson is a "liar" and should come after Daniel himself.
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unknown, Jack [23]
In October, 1793, a reward of ten pounds was offered by Green County enslaver John Thurman for the return of Jack, also known as "Johnny Battee." Jack was described as about 24 years old and 5' 8" tall with a broken front tooth. He had formerly been held by Mr. Fulkerson at the mouth of Shawnee Run (Mercer Co.)
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unknown, Frank [14]
In April, 1814, a young freedom seeker named Frank escaped Green County enslaver, Andrew Barnett. Frank was about 21 yrs. old, 5' 9" tall and among the items he took with him were a hymnal and Bible. Frank was a preacher and literate and had been spotted near Louisville. Barnett offered a reward plus "reasonable charges" for Frank's return.
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unknown, Patsey [2]
Freedom seeker Patsey, about 23 yrs. Old, escape from enslavers Jacob Holderman and Charles Wilkins, who jointly owned a furnace and forge in Green County. Patsey was brought to Kentucky by former enslaver Dr. Rose of Virginia Patsey escaped with a man named Charles. A reward of $100 was offered for the return of both or $50 individually.
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unknown, Charles [27]
Freedom seeker Charles, about 25 yrs. Old, escaped from enslavers Jacob Holderman and Charles Wilkins, who jointly owned a furnace and forge in Green County. Charles was formerly enslaved by Walter Willliams "of Kentucky." Charles escaped with a woman named Patsey. A reward of $100 was offered for the return of both or $50 individually.
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unknown, Moses [14]
In September, 1819, a young freedom seeker named Moses escaped from Greensburg enslaver Creed Haskins. Moses was described as about 22 years old, "homely" but with a "fine voice." It was expected that he would aim to cross the Ohio River. Haskins offered a "Handsome reward" for his return.
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unknown, Tom [41]
On the 25th of June, 1796, 18-yr-old Tom escaped from Green County enslaver Thomas Richeson. Tom was described as "rather tall" and was wearing a brown linen shirt and overalls when he left. It was suspected that he would head towards Lexington or "Bourbontown."
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unknown, George [64]
On Sunday, Nov. 16, 1828, 23-yr-old George escaped from Greensburg- area enslaver Samuel Embry. George Was described as having a round face and scarring on his chest and side from a burn received as a baby. A reward up to $40 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Ben [31]
In April, 1801, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker named Ben, aka Ben Weldon, escaped from Lancaster enslaver Henry Pawling. Ben was described as "artful and given to running away." He had also lost all of his toes from frostbite. Ben had been formerly held by Lee Bird of Woodford County and it was presumed he may be found in the area of Bird's farm. A $10 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, male [86]
In October, 1823, an unnamed man enslaved by "Mr. Palmer" of Lancaster escaped in the company of Sharper, who was claimed by the estate of Hackley Jameson, also of Garrard County. The two men left by canoe on the Kentucky River and it was thought they made their way to Indiana and beyond.
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unknown, Stamper
Sharper, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Lancaster, in Garrard County, in October, 1823. His enslaver, Hackley Jameson, passed away in the spring, prior to the escape. Sharper was with another man who had been enslaved by "Mr. Palmer" also of Lancaster. The two men left by canoe on the Kentucky River and it was thought they made their way to Indiana and beyond. A reward of $30 was offered for Sharper's return.
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unknown, male [85]
In October, 1798, an unnamed young freedom seeker escaped from Garrard County enslaver Samuel Renshaw, who lived near the mouth of Hickman Creek. The many was about 21 years old, 5'9" tall and was wearing a red jacket and new shoes when he escaped; he was described as a "likely young fellow." A reward of $15 was offered for his return
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unknown, Jack [22]
Lancaster-area enslaver James Aldridge offered a $50 reward for the return of Jack, aka "Jack Batty" after his escape in June, 1814. Aldridge described Jack as about 26 years old, 5'10" tall, heavy and missing a front tooth. He cautioned that Jack was a "villain" who had robbed and attempted murder.
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unknown, Polly [5]
On July 29th, 1813, 30-yr-old Jacob and his 25-yr-old wife, Polly, fled for freedom from Garrard County enslaver Azariah Doty. Polly was described as "sickly, but ingenious with a needle." It was expected that "a white man will conduct them away" and that they may have a pass. A reward of up to $50 was offered for their return.
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unknown, Jacob [17]
On July 29th, 1813, 30-yr-old Jacob and his 25-yr-old wife, Polly, fled for freedom from Garrard County enslaver Azariah Doty. Jacob was nearly 6' tall, about 190 lbs. He had be shot with two bullets in his thigh and claimed to have been a sailor. It was expected that "a white man will conduct them away" and that they may have a pass. A reward of up to $50 was offered for their return.
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unknown, Ben [30]
In the summer of 1799, Nicholas and Ben escaped from Bullitt County enslaver Richard Bibb. Ben was described as 20-yrs-old, and had rheumatism in both ankles which caused swelling. He was skilled in blacksmithing. A reward of $20 was offered for both men or $10 apiece for either.
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unknown, Nicholas
In the summer of 1799, Nicholas and Ben escaped from Bullitt County enslaver Richard Bibb. Nicholas was described as 22-yrs-old, and large in stature and had skills in blacksmithing, carpentry and salt-making. A reward of $20 was offered for both men or $10 apiece for either.
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unknown, Harry [20]
In mid-December 1798, Harry, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker, held by Bullitt County enslaver James Yewell, left slavery behind. Harry, who used the alias "Sam Butler" was about 5'10" tall and had a large, vertical scar on his forehead. He was a fiddle player and may have known some blacksmithing skills. A $25 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Senecar
Around mid-May, 1816, Senecar, a tall, large-framed freedom seeker escaped from Shepherdsville enslaver Richard Simmons. A reward of $25 was offered for his return