Runaway Connecticut

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Dorothy Eno

Whereas Dorothy my wife has eloped from my bed and board, and in every respect behaved herself in the most unbecoming manner, and there is danger of her running me in deby. This is to forbid any person harboring or trusting her on my account, as I…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: May 5, 1788
Location: Simsbury, CT

Joseph Merriman

RUN away from the subscriber on the night of the 11th of May, an apprentice lad named Joseph Merriman, shoemaker by trade; said Merriman is a short thick built saucy boy, 19 years of age; had on when he went away a green coat and vest, butternut…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: June 9, 1788
Location: Watertown, CT

Samuel Griswold

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RUN away from the Subscriber on the 10th inst. a Servant Man, aged 19 Years, named Samuel Griswold, of a light Complexion, light coloured Hair, light Eyes; had on when he went away, a white linen Shirt, a Pair of black Breeches, a Fustian Vest, a…
Newspaper: Middlesex Gazette
Date: September 29, 1788
Location: Guilford, CT

Sibbel Hills

Whereas Sibbel, my wife, (of Westfield, late of Massachusetts) hath absented my bed and board, for reasons best known to herself. These are therefore to forbid all persons harbouring or trustinf her on my account; as I shall pay no debts of her…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: December 8, 1788
Location: New Hartford, CT

Oney and Mint Fagins

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Ten Dollars Reward. RUN-away from the Subscriber on the evening foltowing the 30th of June, a negro man named Oney, about twenty years of age, about five feet eight inches high, very black, has left the middle finger of his left hand; had on when he…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: August 4, 1788
Location: Lisbon, CT

Simile

Run away from the Subscriber, on the 12th instant a Negro girl named Simile, about 18 years of age- trim built it- very thick lips- had on a light coloured striped quilt- a brown loose gown - a crimson cloak and a black bonnet. Whoever will bring…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: March 24, 1788
Location: Glastenbury, CT

Jedide Porter

Whereas Jedide my wife hath absented my bed and board (for reasons known to herself) and as a conciliation may hopefully take place I hereby chearfully offer to receive her into my favor if she will return, or honourably support her where I shall…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: October 13, 1788
Location: Coventry, CT

Ben

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN-away from the subscriber, in the night after the 4th instant, a likely negro Man, named BEN, about 5 feet 10 inches high, well sett, a small scar on his forehead, speaks good English, and some of the Dutch language, and is…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: September 8, 1788
Location: New Haven, CT

Jehiel Hodge

RUN away from the Subscriber on the 26th inst. A servant lad named Jehiel Hodge, in the 19th year of his age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; wore away a dark butternut colour'd coat and breeches, black jacket, took with him a suit of butternut colour'd…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: April 14, 1788
Location: Boston, MA

Alexander McCoy

RAN away from the subscriber in Colchester, on the 2d inst. an apprentice boy about 18 years of age, named ALEXANDER MCCOY; had on when he went away, a short brown jacket, and striped tow-cloth trowsers. Whoever will return said boy to me, the…
Newspaper: Connecticut Gazette
Date: December 12, 1788
Location: Colchester, CT