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unknown, Nelson [11]
On the 16th of May, 1811, twenty-two year old Nelson escaped from Montgomery County enslaver, John Peebles. One of Nelson's distinguishing marks described in the newspaper was a lang scar that ran from his ankle bone to his big toe. A reward of $20 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jim [19]
ON August 7th, 1801, 25-yr-old Jim, claimed by enslaver Moses Bledsoe and 20-yr-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Jameson, both of Mount Sterling, escaped bondage. The men left well equipped with ample clothing, tack for horses and a small rifle. The men were briefly detained in the Montgomery jail, where the gun was seized, but they soon escaped again. A reward of $20 was offered for their return.
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unknown, Charles [22]
Montgomery County enslaver Rawleigh Williams offered a large reward for the return of Charles whose age was between 30 and 40. Charles had attempted escape three years prior, but was caught at the Scioto Salt Lick and returned. He was suspected of having headed to Ohio again.
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unknown, Anthony [8]
On Feb 12, 1808, 22-yr-old Anthony escaped from Montgomery County enslaver Abraham Wilson. Anthony took with him a "large homemade knife" and a wine bottle. Anthony had posed as a freedman, formerly the property of a fictional Henry Sandford in the past and it was assumed he may try the same again. Ten dollars was offered for his capture and delivery to a man named Micajah Clark in Clark County.
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unknown, Adam [10]
ON August 7th, 1801, 25-yr-old Jim, claimed by enslaver Moses Bledsoe and 20-yr-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Jameson, both of Mount Sterling, escaped bondage. The men left well equipped with ample clothing, tack for horses and a small rifle. The men were briefly detained in the Montgomery jail, where the gun was seized, but they soon escaped again. A reward of $20 was offered for their return.
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1801 - Montgomery Co., Jim and Adam leave well-equipped
ON August 7th, 1801, 25-yr-old Jim, claimed by enslaver Moses Bledsoe and 20-yr-old Adam, claimed by Thomas Jameson, both of Mount Sterling, escaped bondage. The men left well equipped with ample clothing, tack for horses and a small rifle. The men were briefly detained in the Montgomery jail, where the gun was seized, but they soon escaped again. A reward of $20 was offered for their return.
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1811 - Montgomery Co., Nelson steals away
On the 16th of May, 1811, twenty-two year old Nelson escaped from Montgomery County enslaver, John Peebles. One of Nelson's distinguishing marks described in the newspaper was a lang scar that ran from his ankle bone to his big toe. A reward of $20 was offered for his return.
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1808 - Montgomery Co., Anthony makes a break for it
On Feb 12, 1808, 22-yr-old Anthony escaped from Montgomery County enslaver Abraham Wilson. Anthony took with him a "large homemade knife" and a wine bottle. Anthony had posed as a freedman, formerly the property of a fictional Henry Sandford in the past and it was assumed he may try the same again. Ten dollars was offered for his capture and delivery to a man named Micajah Clark in Clark County.
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1809 - Montgomery Co., Determined Charles
Montgomery County enslaver Rawleigh Williams offered a large reward for the return of Charles whose age was between 30 and 40. Charles had attempted escape three years prior, but was caught at the Scioto Salt Lick and returned. He was suspected of having headed to Ohio again.