Runaway Connecticut

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York

RUN away from the subscriber at Goshen, on the 24th day of November past, a Negro man named York, upwards of fifty years of age, about five feet eight inches high, had on when he went away a black jacket, brown coat, leather breeches, and duffil…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: January 2, 1775
Location: Goshen, CT

William

RUN away from the subscriber the 16th instant a NEGRO man named William about 22 years of age, five foot three inches high, had on a new wool hat, a white broad cloath coat about half worn, two brown homespun jackets, the one with sleeves, white…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: November 6, 1775
Location: Little Nine Partners, NY

William Gaylord

Last night run away from the subscriber, an apprentice boy named William Gaylord, aged 16 years, short of stature, light brown hair, blue eyes, thick set, had on two grey vests, and grey trousers, striped woollen shirt, and grey stockings, carried…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: March 27, 1775
Location: Killingworth, CT

Thomas Clark

DESERTED from the service of the Colony of Connecticut, on the 8th of June instant, from Sheffield, a soldier named Thomas Clark, belonging to the 7th company in the 6th regiment---he is of a middling statute, light complexion, pitted with the small…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 26, 1775
Location: Sheffield, MA

Sibel Brownson

"Cursed be he that partest Man and Wife." WHEREAS Sibel my wife has without any cause or provocation deserted my bed and board, and has and still doth refuse to return and live with me; I do therefore strictly forbid all persons harbouring,…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: December 25, 1775
Location: Kensington, CT

Rufus Hartshorn

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RANAWAY from his Master, living in Norwich, an Apprentice Boy, name Rufus Hartshorn, about fifteen Years old, a stout, but loggy Lad, of light complexion. ---He went away on the 7th Day of May last. ---Whoever shall take up said Runaway shall have,…
Newspaper: Norwich Packet
Date: July 10, 1775
Location: Norwich, CT

Richard Steel, John Brown, Richard Marshfield, and James McGinley

Three Pounds Reward. In the night after the 24th of August, New-Gate prison was broke up, and the following prisoners made their escape, viz. the notorious Richard Steel, he is about 5 feet 9 inches high, pitted with the small pox, has been twice…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: September 4, 1775
Location: Simsbury, CT

Prince

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RUN way from the subscriber, on the 27th inst., a negro man named Prince, about 25 years old, near 5 feet 10 inches high, well set, had with him a red great coat and a violin, on which he plays well, has a small scar in his forehead, and speaks good…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: May 8, 1775
Location: Pittsfield, MA

Jonathan Munger

RUN-AWAY from the subsrciber in Woodbury, on the 23rd day of May, 1775, a servant boy named Jonathan Munger, in the 18th year of his age, a slim built fellow, light brown hair, awkward spoke; had on when we went away a pale blue coat, a deep blue…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: June 28, 1775
Location: Woodbury, CT

John Thomas

Sharon, January 30, 1775. RUN-away from Sharon, on Saturday the 28th of this instant, one John Thomas, who has stolen several bags and other things. He is a short thick man, about 40 years old --- Had on when he went way a green or brown surtout…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 6, 1775
Location: Sharon, CT