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Japhet

RAN away from the subscriber on the night following the 24th December loft, a mulatto man slave, named Japhet, about 25 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, and trim built; had on and carried away with him three coats, one grey color'd…
Newspaper: Connecticut Gazette
Date: January 16, 1799
Location: Colchester, CT

Nance

RUN away from the Subscriber, on the Night of the 20th Inst. a Negro Woman named NANCE, about 25 Years old, a short thick Person, not very large, of a yellowish Coleur, not very black, hath a considerable Quantity of Clothing, - viz. - one grey…
Newspaper: Litchfield Monitor
Date: April 17, 1799
Location: North East, NY

David Rock

RUN away from the subscriber an indented boy, by the name of David Rock, about 17 years old, a stout thick set lad, light complexion, wore a London brown coat and striped nankeen vest and breeches. Whoever will stop and return said lad, or confine…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 3, 1799
Location: Bolton, CT

James Steele

Run away from the subscriber on the 10th inst an indented apprentice boy by the name of James Steele, Jun. had on a short waistcoat of mixt coating, a striped cashmere vest, a pair of nankeen trousers. Any person who will take up said boy and return…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 3, 1799
Location: Hartford, CT

Newport

Run away from the subscriber on the 10th of May inst a negro man by the name of Newport, a short thick fellow; wore away a long blue coat, between 50 and 60 years of age, greyheaded, speaks bad English, a sail-maker by trade. Whoever will take him up…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 3, 1799
Location: Wethersfield, CT

Asa Jaquays

Ran Away from the subscriber on the 20th day of october inst. an apprentice boy, named Asa Jaquays, in the 18th year of his age- he has dark hair, and is thick set. whoever will take up said runaway and return him to me, shall have six cents reward,…
Newspaper: Norwich Courier
Date: November 6, 1799
Location: Richmond, RI

Asa Andrus

Run away from the subscriber on the 5th instant, an indented boy named Asa Andrus, between 18 and 19 years of age, dark complexion; wore away or carried with him 1 blue broadcloth coat, 1 napt hat, 2 pair woolen overalls, and a number of other…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: November 18, 1799
Location: Wethersfield, CT

Lanson

Run away from subscriber last night a negro servant about 20 years old is called Lanson, a prompt active fellow largest eyes has a scar in the centre of his breast. He wore away a good napt hat, a London brpwn coatee, something faded, a drab colour…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: December 1, 1799
Location: Southington, CT

Christopher Fisher

Runway from the subscriber an Apprentice boy named Christopher Fisher, about twenty years of age-- something freckled, appears to be very lively, but is very deceitful, and goes lame-- he carried away with him some cash, supposed to be about 30…
Newspaper: Middlesex Gazette
Date: December 6, 1799
Location: Middletown, CT

Thomas Hender

RAN away from the subscriber, on the 23rd inst an indented apprentice boy, named THOMAS HENDER, 18 years old in Feb. next, about five feet nine inches high, light complexion, red hair; he is supposed to have worn away a new hat, dark colored great…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 3, 1800
Location: Hartford, CT