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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]