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Jack

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STOP THIEF. STOLEN from the subscriber Forty Dollars, on the 20th inst. by his servant, a yellowish Negro, named Jack, who speaks French, Spanish, and broken English; a likely short thick sett fellow, about 19 years old; had on when he went away, a…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 30, 1794
Location: Wethersfield, CT

Polly Wadham

Whereas Polly, wife of the subscriber, as eloped from his bed and board, without any reasonable complaint: all persons are therefore forbid horbouring or trusting her on my account, as no debts or her contracting will be paid by me. Noah Ingersol…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: August 4, 1794
Location: New Milford, CT

Azubah Wood and Two Children

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WHEREAS my wife AZUBAH hath eloped from my bed and board, and saith our marriage covenant is broken, and shall not be mended: - and 2dly, she does not believe in the resurrection of the body: 3dly, she wishes that I was in h--l: - 4th, she will not…
Newspaper: Western Star
Date: August 5, 1794
Location: Lee, MA

Alexander

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RUN-away from the subscriber in the morning of the 22d inst. a negro BOY, about 17 years old, named Alexander, tall, slim built, thin face, squint eyed-took with him a butternut color'd coat, black jacket, a pair of striped trousers pierced at the…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: August 13, 1794
Location: North Haven, CT

Amasa Dow

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RAN away from the subscriber, an apprentice Boy named Amasa Dow, about nineteen years of age. - whoever will take up said boy and return him to his master, or secure him in any goal, shall have a generous Reward. All person are forbid to harbor,…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: August 18, 1794
Location: Pittsfield, MA

Luther Woodruff

RUN-away from the subscriber 12th of August last, an apprentice boy, named Luther Woodruff, about 15 years old, light complexion, and light hair. Whoever will return said boy shall have sixpence reward, and no charges paid by me THOMAS DUTTON.…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: September 22, 1794
Location: New Malborough, CT

Patience Sans

Whereas Patience Sans, my wife, hath eloped from my bed and board for reasons I know not why; this is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her upon my account, for I will not pay any debts of her contracting per me. Cato Sans. Windsor,…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: September 29, 1794
Location: Windsor, CT

Jonathan Spencer

RUN away from the subscriber an apprentice boy, named Jonathan Spencer, 17 year of age, whoever will take up said boy and return him to me shall have two pence reward, but no charges paid. PHINEAS LOVEJOY. Suffield, Nov. 3. N. B. All persons are…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: December 8, 1794
Location: Suffield, CT

Submit Russel

Whereas Submit, wife of the subscriber, hath without assigning any just cause or reason, eloped from my bed and board, and refuses to live with me; and I am apprehensive intends to run me in debt. - These are therefore to forbid any person harboring…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: January 19, 1795
Location: Enfield, CT

Dick

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RUNAWAY from his master, (Mr. M. I' Comte, an inhabitant of Martinico, resident in Milford.) a Negro Man named DICK, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, had on when he went away, a woolen coat and overalls, has a flat nose, and the great toe of his…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: February 18, 1795
Location: Milford, CT