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Simon

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RAN-AWAY from Stephen Hopkins of the Nine-Partners, a Negro Man named Simon, about 24 Years of Age, near 6 feet high, well proportioned, had on when he went away, a blue Coat, brass Buttons with round Tops, a light-colour'd, double-breasted…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: October 7, 1765
Location: Nine Partners, NY

Simon

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Runaway from the subscriber, on the 14th of May, instant, a NEGRO BOY, named SIMON, eighteen years old, about five feet high, born in this country, speaks good English, slimish make. Had on a gray great coat, something worn, the buttons covered with…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: May 20, 1789
Location: Southington, CT

Simon

25 Dollars REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Montgomery, Orange county, on the night of the 13th inst. a NEGRO MAN, named Simon, about 20 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, stout built and very black, plays very well on the violin…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 16, 1803
Location: Montgomery, NY