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unknown, Nan [3] On Jun 25th, 1795, 28-yr-old Nan escaped Fayette County enslaver, Rawleigh Chinn. Nan was described as "mulatto" and was a sensible and "artful" woman. Chinn warned that she would "tell fine tales" and expected that she would attempt to pass as a free woman. A reward of $3 plus "generous compensation" was promised for her return.
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unknown, Andrew [12] In May, 1795, enslaver Robert Megowan offered a reward of $3 for a freedom seeker named Andrew, who had escaped Megowan's Lexington property. He was spotted in Scott county near "Mrs. Todd's plantation" and Megowan warned others against harboring him.
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unknown, Tom [51] In Jan, 1791, a freedom seeker named Tom escaped from enslaver William Price, who lived near Lexington. Tom was about 5'10" tall with a "yellow" complexion and a scar on one of his cheeks. It was suspected that he would attempt to pass for a free man. A reward of $10 was offered for his return
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unknown, Newborn In late March, 1806, a man named Newborn escaped from Fayette County enslaver Jarred Wilson, who lived about 8 miles SE of Lexington. Newborn was between 30-35 years old, enjoyed chewing tobacco and told others he had lived among Native Americans for several years. Wilson offered a liberal reward for his return.
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unknown, Moses [16] In the spring of 1799, 24-yr-old Moses escaped from Fayette County enslaver, William T. Taylor, who lived on the Hickman road, about 7 miles from Lexington. Moses was described as about 5'10" tall, with platted hair. He was a "sharp, knowing fellow" and a reward of $10 was offered for his return.
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unknown, male [89] A young male freedom seeker, 24-25 years old, escaped from Fayette County enslaver, John B. Furguson, in Feb. 1841. The young man, who was described as "of average size" and with a "bright yellow complexion." A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Delf On Mar 7, 1817, 35-yr-old Delf escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Moses Hicks. Delf was described as about 5'1" tall and very thin. She was wearing a white frock when she escaped. It was believed that she would head toward Ohio. An undefined reward was offered for her return.
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unknown, Charles [36] ON Saturday, May 22, 1828, 20-yr-old Charles escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Jonathan Parrish. Charles was described as about 5'10" tall, with a bright complexion. It was believed he would head for Missouri. A reward of $50 was offered for his return
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unknown, Charles [35] In September, 1821, 27-yr-old Charles escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Jeremiah Rogers. Charles was about 5'11" tall and was missing his left thumb to the first joint. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Molly [5] In June, 1799, 40-yr-old Dick and his wife, Molly, who was about 30-yrs-old, packed their things and escaped. Fayette County enslaver, Abraham Venable, placed an ad offering a reward of $10 each for their return. Dick was described as about 5'10" tall and had a crooked finger on his left hand. Molly was about 5'6" tall and had a "yellow complexion."
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unknown, Dick [21] In June, 1799, 40-yr-old Dick and his wife, Molly, who was about 30-yrs-old, packed their things and escaped. Fayette County enslaver, Abraham Venable, placed an ad offering a reward of $10 each for their return. Dick was described as about 5'10" tall and had a crooked finger on his left hand. Molly was about 5'6" tall and had a "yellow complexion."
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unknown, Ben [33] In March, 1801, Woodford County enslaver, Henry Caldwell, discovered the disappearance of 25-yr-old Ben. Ben was described as about 5'8" tall, with a bald patch on the back of his head, the result of a childhood burn. Ben was pleasant and smiled frequently. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.;
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unknown, Abel Abel, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from enslaver Samuel Herman in New Orleans, sometime in 1818. Abel had been purchased from Woodford County enslaver, John Harvy, in 1817 and it was suspected that he had made his way back to Kentucky. A reward of $50 was being offered for his return nearly two years after his escape.
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unknown, George [67] On July 10, 1829, 21-yr-old George escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. George was slender and over six feet tall and had a "bright" complexion. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return
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unknown, Jane [57 ] On October 19, 1822, a 36-yr-old freedom seeker named Jane escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt. Jane was described as "stout" and was missing most of the fingers on her left hand from a childhood burn. A reward of $50 was offered for her return.
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unknown, Sam [20] In mid-May, 1820, a freedom seeker named Sam escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Sowyel Woolfolk. Same was about 5'10" tall, bow-legged and had a large scar on his right cheek. Reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Sam [19] Sam, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver Jesse Ellis on Jan. 15, 1811. Sam was described as 5'11" tall, with a slim build. A $50 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Tom [46] On Mar. 7, 1808, 26-yr-old Jim and 20-yr-old Tom (also known as "Didimus") escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Lewis Castleman. It was suspected they had obtained a pass. Tom was described as a "low, heavy-made fellow" and had on home made clothing when he left.
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unknown, Jim [25] On Mar. 7, 1808, 26-yr-old Jim and 20-yr-old Tom (also known as "Didmus") escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Lewis Castleman. It was suspected they had obtained a pass. Jim was described as a "low, heavy-made man" and had six fingers on his left hand. Jim also acted as a preacher and was a man of "much assurance."
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unknown, Phill [5] In early September, 1795, a 28-yr-old freedom seeker named Phill escaped from Woodford County enslaver Sally Beard, on South Elkhorn, near McBride's mill. Phill was described as a "good miller" and had a sore on his left leg. Beard suspected he had a pass and would head toward the mouth of the Kentucky river. A six dollar reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Miner Miner, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from a bagging factory in Woodford County on April 10th, 1830. Partners "Adams & Brasfield" who owned the factory were his enslavers. Miner was about 5'8" tall and was formerly held by Capt. Edward Howe, also of Woodford Co., A reward of $10 was offered for Miner's return.
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unknown, Nancy [32] On October 1, 1823, two freedom seekers, 22 -yr.-old Bob and 25-yr-old Nancy, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. Blackburn offered a reward of up to $200 for their return. Nancy was described as having a "bright" complexion, was "delicate" and "neat looking." Nancy was likely wearing a "handsome black hat."
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unknown, Bob [16] On October 1, 1823, two freedom seekers, 22 -yr.-old Bob and 25-yr-old Nancy, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. Blackburn offered a reward of up to $200 for their return. Bob was described as having a "bright" complexion, was about 5'9" tall and had a slender build.
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unknown, Burt On Nov. 10, 1822, 32-yr-old Burt escaped Woodford County enslaver James Elliott. Burt was a bricklayer by trade and was described as 5'9" tall, "artful and intelligent." Elliott offered a reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Nelson [12] A few days before Christmas, 1821, 16-yr-old Nelson escaped enslavement in Woodford County. Enslaver Joel Smith offered a reward of $100 for his return. Nelson was about 5'4" tall and was described as "smart and active."