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Cyrus

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Ten Dollars Reward! RUN-away from the subscriber the 3d instant, a Negro man, named CYRUS, about 22 years of age, near six feet high, well built, speaks good English; had on and took with thim a felt hat, a home-made light brown great coat, a…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: July 20, 1784
Location: Southington, CT

Ely Hull and Aaron

RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, the Night after the 27th Instant, a white Man, named ELY HULL, about 24 Years old, about 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high, and took away with him one Negro Fellow named AARON, about 18 Years old , said Negro is a slim built…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: August 29, 1787
Location: Southington, CT

Simon

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Runaway from the subscriber, on the 14th of May, instant, a NEGRO BOY, named SIMON, eighteen years old, about five feet high, born in this country, speaks good English, slimish make. Had on a gray great coat, something worn, the buttons covered with…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: May 20, 1789
Location: Southington, CT

Lydia Gridley and children

Whereas my wife Lydia, has eloped from my bed and board, and taken with her my children; This is therefore to forbid all persons trusting or harboring her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Elisha Gridley.…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: October 28, 1793
Location: Southington, CT

Aaron

Ten Dollars Reward. Run away from the subscriber the 20th of instant March, a negro man, named Aaron, about 24 years old, he is a slim built fellow, he has lost all his upper teeth on one side, occasioned by the kick of a horse which mark he cannot…
Newspaper: Connecticut Journal
Date: April 3, 1794
Location: Southington, CT

Lanson

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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