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Henry County (Mo.)
Located in west-central Missouri, the county was originally called Rives County, but was renamed in honor of the Revolutionary War patriot, Patrick Henry in 1841. The county seat is Clinton.
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Warren County (Ky.)
Located in southwestern Kentucky, the county was named for General Joseph Warren, of Massachusetts, who was killed in 1775 in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The county seat is Bowling Green.
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Hickman County (Ky.)
Located in the southwest corner of Kentucky along the Mississippi River, it shares a small portion of the boundary with Tennessee. The county was named for Paschal Hickman who was killed in the Battle of River Basin on January 22, 1813. The county seat is Clinton.
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Macoupin County (Ill.)
Located in west-central Illinois, the county was named for Macoupin Creek, which runs near the county seat of Carlinville. It was formed from Greene and Madison Counties in 1829.
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unknown, William [32]
On December 10, 1826, Madison County enslaver William Barnett discovered that 22-yr-old William had escaped from his property near Silver Creek. In an ad placed three days later, William is described as "stout made; nearly 6 feet high" and it is revealed that William can also read and write and would likely head for Ohio. A reward of $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Harry [18]
In March, 1794, Lewis and Harry escaped from Madison County enslaver William Robinson. 19-yr-old Harry was described as about 5'5" tall and having a "rather dark complexion." Fifty dollars reward was offered for both Lewis and Harry or $25 for either alone.
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unknown, Lewis [33]
In March, 1794, Lewis and Harry escaped from Madison County enslaver William Robinson. 21-yr-old Lewis was described as of a "yellow complexion," about 5'6" tall with a large scar on the inside of his right finger and a scar on his thigh from a burn. Fifty dollars reward was offered for both Lewis and Harry or $25 for either alone.
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unknown, Nat [1]
Freedom seekers Ephraim and Nat escaped together from Madison County enslaver William Walker on September 12, 1798. Nat had a dark complexion, was about 22 yrs old, and was somewhat smaller than Ephraim. A reward of $10 was offered for their return
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unknown, Ephraim [2]
Freedom seekers Ephraim and Nat escaped together from Madison County slaveholder William Walker on September 12, 1798. Ephraim, about 22, was about 5'9", with a "yellow" complexion. He had lost about half of one foot and several toes from the other as a result of frotsbite. A reward of $10 was offered for their return
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unknown, Wat
Wat, a 20--yr-old freedom seeker, escaped Madison County slaveholder Samuel Gilbert some time in mid-March, 1797. Wat was described as abut 5'7" tall, smart and active, with "long nappy hair," wearing buckskin breeches and hemp linen. A twenty dollar reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, James [28]
In June, 1808, Madison County enslaver Richard Oldham offered $100 reward for the return of James, a 35-year-old man who was a "remarkably fast talker" and "fond of trading." James was about six feet tall, thin and had a beard with a few grey hairs in it. In 1808, $100 was an unulually high reward.
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unknown, Peter [22]
30-yr-old Peter was captured and jailed as a "runaway" in Breckinridge County on Sep 24, 1823. He named his slaveholder as James Brassfield of Richmond, Ky. Peter's description shows evidence of violence: one of his front teeth was knocked out and he had a "number of scars on his hips, back and shoulders which appear from being severely whipped." The jailer's mandatory ad placement was intended to bring forth the slaveholder to claim Peter and pay expenses of his confinement.
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unknown, Lot [2]
On Sep 20th, 1821, 30-yr-old Lot escaped Madison County enslaver William Williams. It was believed that he may have had help from a brother, Toney, who was a free man, who may have given Lot his own papers to help him. A $50 reward wa offered for Lot's return.
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unknown, Jasper [2]
In September, 1827, Harry and Jasper escaped Madison County enslavers, Samuel B. Taylor and R. Cox. Jasper was described as about 5' 10" tall, 28-years-old of "yellow" complexion with freckles. A reward of $100 was offered for the return of both men.
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unknown, Harry [17]
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Johnson, Reuben
On April 27th, 1823, the sheriff of Knox Co. captured a man named Rueben Johnson as a runaway. Johnson claimed to be free, but aparently had no papers to prove his status. The sheriff described Johnson as between thirty and forty years old, with several scars on his face and he stood at about 5'11" tall. Johnson remained in jail, unclaimed, for 5 months then was hired out for 12 months by county order.
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unknown, Jim [23]
In August, 1863, a 20-yr-old freedom seeker named Jim or Lewis was committed to the Fayette County jail as a runaway. He named James Johnson of Knox County as his enslaver. Jim was described as about 5'6" tall and 140 lbs., with a "yellow" complexion.
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unknown, Ned [8]
In September, 1830, Chiles & Taggart, who owned a bagging factory in Clark County, offered a reward for the return of Ned, who escaped their custody while he worked for them. Nad had a "considerable scar" on one cheek and was about 5'6" tall. Ned's father was a free man living in Frankfort and it was suspected that Ned would try to reach him. Ned was claimed by the heirs of Johnathan Parrish, deceased.
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unknown, John [61]
A $30 reward plus expenses was offered for the return of a freedom seeker named John to Winchester-area enslaver Richard A. Price. John was dewscribed as about 21 years old, 5'10" tall , wearing a linen shirt and pantaloons.
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unknown, Scipio
Scipio, a 28-yr-old freedom seeker held by Clark County enslaver Joseph Gatewood, escaped bondage. He was described as small in stature and kenw many people in both Woodford and Franklin counties, where he was previously held by Capt. D. Weisiger. A reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Peter [20]
On November 26th, 1814, a young freedom seeker named Peter escaped Clark County enslaver, Ninian Ridgway. He took with him the clothes on his back. Ridgway offered up to $10 plus expenses for his return.
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unknown, John [60]
On October 14th, 1837, 25-yr-old John escaped Winchester-area enslaver John T. Woodford. John hired the use of a bay horse from a man named James Spillman, and it was assumed he wopuld head to Ohio. A reward of $150 was offered through an agent, B. H. Buckner, also of Winchester.
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unknown, Littleton
Littleton, who escaped Clark County enslaver Matthew Anderson on April 27th, 1806, was skilled at shoemaking and left in the company of Humphrey and John, held by enslaver D. Bullock.
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unknown, John [59]
18 yr-old John, described as having an "agreeable countenance," and being "fond of gambling." John and another freedom seeker, Humphrey escaped from Clark County enslaver D. Bullock, along with a man namd Littleton, held by Matthew Anderson on April 27th, 1806.
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unknown, Humphrey [3]
32-yr-old Humprey, described as fond of converstion, handsome and genteel, was trained as a "waiting man" but also was a skilled shoemaker and cooper. Humphrey and another fredom seeker, John, escaped from Clark County enslaver D. Bullock, along with a man namd Littleton, held by Matthew Anderson on April 27th, 1806.