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unknown, Peter [24]
in 1793, ten pounds reward was offered by Danville enslaver John Dougherey for the return of 30-yr-old freedom seeker, Peter, who had escaped around Sept 20th. Peter was about 5'10" tall with a "yellow" complexion and several missing front teeth.
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unknown, Tom [40]
Around October 20th, 1808, a freedom seeker named Tom escaped from Danville-area enslaver James G. Birney , Sr., father of famous abolitionist James G. Birney Jr. Tom was a rope maker and was described as about 5'7" tall, with a "yellow" complexion. He had previously been enslaved by Mr. January of Lexington, where Tom's wife also lived. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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Dick, John
John Dick, a 26-yr-old freedom seeker, took his exit from Danville-area enslaver Edward Hughes on March 1, 1798. He was previously held by Hail Tolbert of Madison County and was able to read and was "fond of shewing (sic)" this skill. A five dollar reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Joe [7]
On Dec 1, 1815, Danville-area enslaver Joseph Hertick placed an ad offering a $20 reward for the return of Joe, who was likely to be headed for Ohio.
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unknown, Miller
In late December, 1829, Miller, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker escaped Anderson County enslaver Nathaniel Meaux. He was described as "very intelligent" an had several indications of a hard life, including a swollen heel, a large sore on the back of his neck and 3-4 missing front teeth. Meaux offered a reward of up to $150 for his return.
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unknown, Jane [55]
About May 14, 1829, Ned and his pregnant wife Jane escaped from Anderson County enslavers Samuel Arbuckle and J.J. Yates, respectively; both placed ads offering rewards. Jane was described as about 18 yrs. old, with a light complexion, long hair and a missing front tooth. Thirty dollars was offered for her return.
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unknown, Ned [11]
About May 14, 1829, Ned and his pregnant wife Jane escaped from Anderson County enslavers Samuel Arbuckle and Johnson J. Yates, respectively; both placed ads offering rewards. Ned was described as about 40 yrs old, 5'5" tall, with a scar on his calf and had the appearance of a Native American. Up to $50 was offered for Ned's return.
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unknown, Isaac [13]
In late December, 1830, Anderson County enslaver Samuel Arbuckle offered a reward of up to $50 for the return of Isaac. He was described as about 38 yrs. old and 5'10" tall with a light complexion and a scar on one cheek. Isaac was fond of card-playing.
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McQuerry, George
In 1848, George Washington McQuerry escaped with three other freedom seekers from Washington County enslaver Henry Miller the group separated. Four years later Miller's son located McQuerry living in Piqua, Ohio and had marshals arrest him. A fugitive slave trial was held and the judge found for the enslaver. Though Miller offered to sell McQuerry for $1500, abolitionists and African American community members could not raise the money in time. McQuerry was taken back to enslavement.
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Sandford, Amanda
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Chambers, Alfred Edwin, Jr.
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McGlasson, John
John McGlasson served in the Revolutionary army for eighteen months. He received a disability discharge due to wounds received in his shoulder. His widow received a pension for his service.
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Bradford, Henry
The 1870 census describes Henry as "mulatto".
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Bradford, John W.
In 1910 the family was living on Harvey Street in Elsmere, Ky.
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1830 - Fayette Co., Charles breaks free
On May 10th, 1830, 24-yr-old Charles escaped Fayette county enslaver Jesse Lamme. Charles was described as about 6 feet tall and 190 lbs. A reward of $20 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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1829 - Fayette Co., A young freedom seeker
On July 5th, 1829, a 14-yr-old boy named Edmund escaped bondage in Fayette County. He rode off on a small grey horse with one blind eye and a crooked tail. Enslaver J.S. Vandegraff offered a reward of $30 for Edmund's return.
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1823 - Fayette Co., Matilda disappears
On Saturday, August 17, 1823, 28-yr-old Matilda, known to her Lexington enslaver as "Charlotte," escaped from bondage in Lexington. She was described as "tall and straight" and was known to talk and laugh when alone. She had been recently brought from Virginia and it was believed she may attempt to return. Enslaver John Bridges offered a $20 reward for her return.
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1823 - Fayette Co., Substantial reward for James
On October 13, 1823, 22-yr-old James escaped Lexington enslaver Elijah Warner. He was described as about 5'6" tall and 150 lbs. A large reward of $150 was offered for his return.
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1822 - Fayette Co., Nat's self-emancipation
In early October, 1822, 40-yr-old Nat escaped from Lexington enslaver Walter Connell. Nat was about 5'9" tall and "square built." A reward of $50 was offered for his return.
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1820 - Fayette Co., A well-dressed freedom seeker
In March, 1822, Lucinda, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped Lexington enslaver Elizabeth Parker. Lucinda was about 5'3" tall and her clothing was described as "much better than the common dress of servants." A reward of $20 was offered for her return.
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1819 - Fayette Co., Armed for freedom
Sometime around October 20, 1819, 25-yr-old Bazil escaped from the Lexington area, where he had been hired out by the estate of enslaver John Pettit (deceased.) It was suspected that Bazil had obtained a pass and had stolen two pistols from Capt. James Kay and rode away atop a pilfered sorrel mare. A reward of $50 was offered for his return.
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1820 - Fayette Co., Adkins breaks free
In October, 1820, Robert Gatewood placed an ad offering a reward of $50 for the return of 23-yr-old Adkins, who had escaped from the Lexington jail with two other enslaved men the previous July. Presumably, he had escaped, was caught and escaped again.
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1820 - Fayette Co., Betty moves away
On April 8, 1820, 36-yr-old Betty packed a trunk, bed and several dresses, and escaped from Lexington enslaver Jehu Baker. A "liberal reward, plus expenses" was offered for her return
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1820 - Fayette Co., Kit's departure
In early Feb., 1820, 22-yr-old Kit escaped the land of enslaver Thomas Barnes, who lived in Fayette Co., 3 miles from the mouth of Jack's Creek. Kit was about 5'7" tall, was able to write and had a wife in Winchester, KY, held by Mr. D. Talliaferro. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.
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1819 - Fayette Co., Joe tries again
On Oct. 23rd, 1819, Fayette County enslaver William Bowman offered a reward for the return of Joe, who had recently escaped him. Joe had previously escaped from Lewis Dedman in August, 1819. After recapture, Joe was sold to John Read who in turn sold him to William Bowman. Joe's description was largely unchanged except for the detail of his grey eye color. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.