Runaway Connecticut

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Newport, Sarah, Rufus, Israel, Gershom, Rhena, Chloe, and Amos

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Ran-away from their Master, Capt. Samuel Chapman, of Tolland, on the Night of the 9th Instant, a Negro Man Servant named NEWPORT, about 40 Years of Age, of middling Stature, well set, of a light swarthy Complexion, has left the Top of one or two of…
Newspaper: Connecticut Gazette
Date: November 20, 1769
Location: Tolland, CT

Sarah

Whereas Sarah, my wife, hath eloped from [my bed] and board; I therefore forbid all persons to [trust] her on my account, as I will not pay ant debts that she [will contract] after this date. John [...] Farmington, May 20, 1781.
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 26, 1781
Location: Farmington, CT

Sarah

RAN away from the subscriber last February, a negro woman, about 27 years of age, named Sarah. Whoever will take up said wench and return her to her master shall have one dollar reward and no charges. - All persons are forbid harbouring or trusting…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 20, 1791
Location: Hartford, CT

Sarah

WHEREAS SARAH, the wife of the subscriber, has conducted in a very improper manner, by quitting my bed but not my board, and has run me in debt very unnecessarily, and has carried off by night and by day my household furniture, &c. : This is…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: May 3, 1815
Location: Not Specified