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Hamlen, J.G. & N. Runaway Slave Ad for Gim, Quincy, Gadsden County, FL March 13, 1832
Source: Tallahassee Floridian, April 3, 1832
Transcribed and Submitted by Toni Carrier

NOTICE
Ranaway from the subscribers at Magnolia about the 25th ult., a Mulatto man by the name of Gim belonging to L.&M. A. Armistead, of
Quincy. The man is about 30 years of age, four feet and eight inches in height. The public are requested to take him and commit him to the
nearest Goal.

J.G. & N. Hamlen

March 13th 1832 30tf


Adams, Thomas. Runaway Slave Ad for Winsor, Thomasville, Thomas County, GA
Juky 21, 1831
Source: Tallahassee Floridian, April 3, 1832
Transcribed and Submitted by Toni Carrier


$25 REWARD
Ranaway from the subscriber on the 5th day of July, a Negro man, WINSOR-
he is a strong well set fellow, dark skin; about five feet eight inches high,
is about 28 years of age, and has a scar on his breast bone. WINSOR is an
excellent shoe maker.
The above reward will be given to any man who will apprehend said Negro,
and confine him in the nearest jail, and give information to the subscriber,
who lives in Thomas County, near Thomasville, Georgia.

Thomas Adams
July 21st 1831 48tf
  

Chason, John. Runaway Slave Ad, Arch, Decatur, Dekalb County, GA
Source: Tallahassee Floridian, Oct. 31, 1831
Transcribed and Submitted by Toni Carrier

Ranaway
From the subscriber, on the 25th day of September last, my negro man ARCH.
He is about 37 or 40 years old; very black; has a scar on the upper lip;
speaks plain and mildly when spoken to, and is about six feet high, and well built.
When he went off he had no clothes on but a cotton shirt and a pair of satinette
pantaloons much worn. He was, also, bare-footed and bare-headed. Any person who
will bring him to me, or confine him in any jail, will be liberally rewarded, and
all reasonable expenses paid.

 

Calder, Alexander. Runaway Slave Ad for Amelia

Source: Charleston Courier

Vol. XIX, June 4, 1821

Transcribed by Toni Carrier

 

Ten Dollars Reward

     Ranaway from the Subscriber yesterday morning, his Negro Wench, named Amelia; she was brought from Baltimore to this place by Mr. Woolfolk, and purchased from him by me a few months ago, with her Husband. She is a dark Mulatto, about 5 feet high, full faced and very plausible. Had on when she went away, a blue checked homespun gown; as she took all her clothes with her, she may change her dress; and as most of her friends live in Baltimore, it is supposed she may have taken that rout (sic). The above reward will be given to any person or persons who will lodge her in the work house, or any jail in the state; and Fifty Dollars on conviction of her being harbored by any white person or person of color.

     Masters of vessels and others are warned from taking the said Amelia out of the state, as the law will be rigidly enforced.

                                    Alex. Calder

                                    June 1

 

 

Calder, Alexander. Runaway Slave Ad for Hammond

Charleston, SC

Source: Charleston Courier

Vol. XIX January 8, 1821

Transcribed by Toni Carrier

 

Twenty Dollars Reward

     Ranaway from the Subscriber, on or about the 25th ult. a Negro fellow named Hammond, he is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, slender made, and very black. Said fellow had on, when he went away, a green round jacket, and striped jean trowsers. He was last purchased from Mr. David Ewart, who lived about Columbia, and formerly belonging to Mr. John May, of Charleston. It is supposed he has taken the route to Columbia. The above reward will be given to any persons who will lodge him in any of the jails of this State, or FIFTY DOLLARS on conviction of his being harbored by any white person or person of color.

                        Alexander Calder

                        Planter's Hotel

                        Jan 9

 

 

Frost, Elizabeth. Runaway Slave Ad for Mingo

Charleston, SC

Source: Charleston Courier

Vol. XIX, June 2, 1821

Transcribed by Toni Carrier

 

20 Dollars Reward

     Ranaway, in July last, a Negro Fellow, named Mingo, belonging to the estate of the Rev. Thomas Frost. He is about five feet eight or ten inches high, active and well made; has a remarkably good countenance, and is very plausible and civil. He formerly belonged to Mr. Laval, and is well known, having been employed by him as a patroon of a boat. It is probable that he is occasionally harbored on board the small craft in Cooper River. He has also been seen at Cootbaw, in St. John's Parish

     The above reward will be paid on his delivery at the plantation, St. James, Goose Creek, or at the Work House in Charleston.

                                    Elizabeth Frost, Amin'x

                                    April 17

                                    Charleston, SC

 

Goodman, Thomas. Runaway Slave Ad for Jim

Source: Charleston Courier

Vol. XIX, June 25, 1821

Transcribed by Toni Carrier

 

Twenty Dollars Reward

     Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 12th inst. his Negro Jim, born in Charleston, and formerly belonging to Mr. Thwing, of this city. He is about 28 or 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, well made, and of a dark complexion; had on when he went away, a Cotton Shirt and Oznaburg Pantaloons, but took no clothes with him. Strong suspicion are entertained that he has been stolen. The above reward will be paid on his delivery at any gaol (sic) in the State; and if stolen, a reward of fifty dollars will be given for his

recovery, and the apprehension of the thief or thieves. Apply to Duke Goodman, Charleston, or to

                                    Thomas Goodman

                                    Cambridge, SC June 25

 

Hort, Benjamin. Runaway Slave Ad for Louisa

Charleston, Sc

Source: Charleston Courier

Vol. XIX January 19, 1821

Transcribed by Toni Carrier

 

Twenty Dollars Reward

     Ranaway on the 14th inst. my Negro wench Louisa. She is about five feet high,black complexion, a very prominent chin, and thick upper lip, speaks French, and laughs a great deal while talking; she is called by her French acqaintances Mary-Louisa. Whoever will apprehend and secure her in the Work-House, shall receive the above reward.

                                    Benjamin S. Hort

                                    Cannonborough, Jan. 16