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Johnson, Tom Tom, a 32-yr-old freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslaver, John Brand, escaped on Mar 22, 1830. Toms was described by Brand as "bright mulatto" and known by the enslaver as "my white Tom" but called himself Tom Johnson. Tom was trained as a hemp twine spinner and was married to a free woman living in Paris, Ky named Milley. Milley is found on the 1830 census for Bourbon County. Brand offered a reward of up to $100 for Tom's return.
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unknown, Moses [17] In early September, 1800, 26-yr-old Moses escaped the clutches of Woodford County enslaver John Finnie. Moses was trained as a distiller and was described as a "sensible fellow" who was likely to escape unless "sufficiently ironed" when captured. Moses had also escaped a year earlier.
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unknown, Anthony [9] Anthony, a 25-yr-old freedom seeker escaped from Washington County enslaver James Handley on August 5, 1792. Anthony was born in Virginia, was about 5'1" tall, broad shouldered and had a broken finger on his right hand. A reward of $50 was being offered for his return over a year after his escape; this was a large reward for 1793.
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unknown, Manuel [5] On the night of Oct. 9th, 1821, an enslaved preacher named Manuel (also known as Dick) mounted a sorrel mare andd escaped from the farm of Mercer County enslaver Thomas Wilson. Manuel was described as about 45yrs. Old and 5'9". A $40 reward was offered for the return of Manuel and the horse.
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unknown, Jack [25] On may 3rd, 1824, Mercer Co. enslaver Abram Maury discovered 45-yr-old Jack was missing. Jack had formerly been enslaved by James Beil, also of Mercer county. He was described as "very stout" and over 6 feet tall with a penchant for chewing tobacco. A reward of $20 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Phil [4] Freedom seeker Phil escaped from Mercer County enslaver John Meaux in November, 1790. Phil was described as 25-yrs-old, 5'6" tall. Meaux offered a reward of five pounds for the safe return of Phil or ten pounds for his head "severed from his body." The reward was to be paid in cattle at cash price.
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Blackstone, George On November 8, 1818, freedom seeker George Blackstone escaped from enslaver William Owsley of Lincoln County. Blackstone was described as about 35-40 years old, 6 feet tall and 180 lbs. His face was thin but he had large whiskers. Blackstone was also know to be "very polite in company." A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Caesar [4] On about January 22, Caesar, a 25-yr-old freedom seeker held by Lincoln Co. enslaver William Patton, made his escape to freedom. Caesar was about 5'8" tall and was fond of dressing well. He had previously been held by enslaver Nicholas Lewis of Lexington. Patton offered a reward of $5 plus expenses for his return.
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unknown, Gully On Sept. 27, 1795, a 20-yr-old freedom seeker named Gully escaped from Lincoln Co. enslaver Frederick Burditt. Gully was described as about 5'6" tall and was without shoes when he escaped. Burditt offered a "handsome reward" for his return.
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unknown, Tom [42] On Saturday, April 14, 1816, 29-yr-old Tom fled the Jessamine County farm of enslaver Jesse Haydon. He was described as about 5' 10" with a dark complexion. Haydon offered a reward of up to 50 plus expenses for his return.
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unknown, Charles [29] Charles, a 25-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Jessamine County enslaver John Hawkins on Jan. 3, 1820. Hawkins offered a reward of $10 for his return.
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unknown, Will [6] In the spring of 1812, a freedom seeker named Will, also known as Manuel, fled Jessamine County enslaver Joseph Higbee. Will was between 30-40 years old and stood about six feet tall. It was thought he would head for Fleming County, where his wife lived or to Mr. Huston's in Woodford County, where his other wife lived. A $10 was offered for his return
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unknown, Harry [21] In October, 1810, Harry (A.K.A. Henry or David Lawson) escaped from Jessamine County enslaver Thomas B. Scott. Harry is described as about 30 years old but appearing older, walks with a limp and stands at about 5'7" tall. Harry took with hiim a fiddle which he played well.
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unknown, Letty [3] In August, 1811, Jack, Letty and their three children, aged 18 months to about six years old fled Jessamine County enslaver Joseph Hughes. Letty was described as about 25 years old, tall and well-proportioned. A reward of $10 was offered for their return.
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unknown, Jack [24] In August, 1811, Jack, Letty and their three children, aged 18 months to about six years old fled Jessamine County enslaver Joseph Hughes. Jack was described as about 25 years old, chuncky and well-built. A reward of $10 was offered for their return.
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unknown, Peter [26] Peter, a 43-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped the lands of Jessamine County enslaver James Coger. Peter was describeds as about 5'5" tall and slender, with an "uncommon brisk, lively walk." A reward of up to $20 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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unknown, Charles [28] Sometime before the fall of 1803, an enslaved man named Charles was sold South by Thomas B. and Robert Scott of Jessamine Co., to Thomas Green of Mississippi. His first escape occurredin in Sept or Oct, 1803, but he was caught in Robertson Co. TN, where he remained in jail until March 1805. He was placed on a boat and taken to Mississippi, but again escaped. A reward of $100 was offered.
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unknown, Daniel [15] On August 28, 1830. 22-year-old Daniel was whipped for stealing. The next day, Jessamine County enslaver James E. Ferguson realized Daniel had escaped. He was described as about 5'8" tall and intelligent. He had a scar on his leg that ran from his ankle up his shin. A reward of up to $40 was offered for his return
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unknown, Jack [23] In October, 1793, a reward of ten pounds was offered by Green County enslaver John Thurman for the return of Jack, also known as "Johnny Battee." Jack was described as about 24 years old and 5' 8" tall with a broken front tooth. He had formerly been held by Mr. Fulkerson at the mouth of Shawnee Run (Mercer Co.)
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unknown, Ben [31] In April, 1801, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker named Ben, aka Ben Weldon, escaped from Lancaster enslaver Henry Pawling. Ben was described as "artful and given to running away." He had also lost all of his toes from frostbite. Ben had been formerly held by Lee Bird of Woodford County and it was presumed he may be found in the area of Bird's farm. A $10 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, male [86] In October, 1823, an unnamed man enslaved by "Mr. Palmer" of Lancaster escaped in the company of Sharper, who was claimed by the estate of Hackley Jameson, also of Garrard County. The two men left by canoe on the Kentucky River and it was thought they made their way to Indiana and beyond.
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unknown, Stamper Sharper, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Lancaster, in Garrard County, in October, 1823. His enslaver, Hackley Jameson, passed away in the spring, prior to the escape. Sharper was with another man who had been enslaved by "Mr. Palmer" also of Lancaster. The two men left by canoe on the Kentucky River and it was thought they made their way to Indiana and beyond. A reward of $30 was offered for Sharper's return.
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unknown, male [85] In October, 1798, an unnamed young freedom seeker escaped from Garrard County enslaver Samuel Renshaw, who lived near the mouth of Hickman Creek. The many was about 21 years old, 5'9" tall and was wearing a red jacket and new shoes when he escaped; he was described as a "likely young fellow." A reward of $15 was offered for his return
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unknown, Ben [30] In the summer of 1799, Nicholas and Ben escaped from Bullitt County enslaver Richard Bibb. Ben was described as 20-yrs-old, and had rheumatism in both ankles which caused swelling. He was skilled in blacksmithing. A reward of $20 was offered for both men or $10 apiece for either.
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unknown, Nicholas In the summer of 1799, Nicholas and Ben escaped from Bullitt County enslaver Richard Bibb. Nicholas was described as 22-yrs-old, and large in stature and had skills in blacksmithing, carpentry and salt-making. A reward of $20 was offered for both men or $10 apiece for either.