Tory and Lydia
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RUN AWAY last Night from the Subscriber, a NEGRO MAN, named TORY, about 30 Years old, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, this Country born, had on a brown Homespun Coat, (no Lining) old Kersey Jacket, check Shirt; had with him a Tow Shirt, 2 Pair ribbed Stockings black and blue, Trowsers, old felt Hat and new Shoes. It is thought he went away in Company with a Squaw, named Lydia, who has twin female Children about 15 Months old. She was a Native of Farmington. It is thought they are gone towards Stockbridge. Whoever will take up said Negro, and bring him to his Master, or secure him so that he may have him again, shall receive a Reward of Five Dollars, and all reasonable Charges paid by me, JOHN BLAKISTON. Branford, may 12, 1774.
Citation
John Blakiston, advertisement for Tory and Lydia, Connecticut Journal , May 27, 1774, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5502.