Runaway Connecticut

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William Emons

DESERTED from my company of Artificers, one William Emons, of Litchfield, a large stout fellow, grey eyes, short black hair, about 30 years of age, a Carpenter by trade. Whoever will take up said Emons and return him to his company, shall have forty…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 23, 1779
Location: Litchfield, CT

Thomas Warrups

RUN-away from the subscriber, the night of the 27th instant, an Indentured Indian Boy, named Thomas Warrups, 18 years of age, rugged and hearty looking. Whoever will return said runaway, shall have sixpence reward and no charges paid. JOSHUA LOVELL.…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 18, 1790
Location: Sharon, 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

Stephen

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FOUR DOLLARS REWARD. Run away from the subscriber in September last, a Negro man named Stephen, born in Lebanon, in the colony of Connecticut, is a stout fellow, frouzled hair, is part Indian, hath remarkable scars made by the king's evil breaking…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 29, 1768
Location: Nine Partners, NY

Smith West

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ONE CENT REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, on the 14th of Feb inst. an indented boy by the name of Smith West, 20 years of age, about six feet high, light complexion, light hair, and freckled - wore away butternut colored clothes. Whoever will…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 24, 1818
Location: Willington, 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

Selah

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RAN-away from the subscriber the 27th of July last, a servant negro woman named SELAH, about 48 years of age, of middling stature. This is to forbid all persons harboring, trading with, or employing said negro on penalty of the law: and whoever will…
Newspaper: Connecticut Gazette
Date: February 7, 1793
Location: Groton, CT

Sarah Belding

Whereas my wife Sarah having Eloped from my bed and board, I do forbid any person to entertain or harbour or trust her on my account, as I shall pay no debt of her contracting after this date. Ezra Belding, jun. Berlin Feb. 16, 1786.
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 27, 1786
Location: Berlin, CT

Sabra Gridley

Whereas my wife Sabra, has without any provocation, eloped from my bed and board, and took with hera part of my property, but I wish her no to return. I forbid all persons trusting or harbourng her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 24, 1794
Location: Watertown, CT

Richard Dale and Bryan Hamblin

DESERTED from Capt. Asaph Hall's company in Col. Cook's regiment, Richard Dale, and Bryan Hamblin; Said Dale is a tall slim fellow, and Hamblin is of a middling size. Whoever shall take up and return to their regiment both or either of the above…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: February 10, 1777
Location: Hartland, CT