Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1732-1755

JENNY; b. Africa; Pawpaw Mortimer, John; Cooke, Miles (d) RUN away from her Master’s Service, since Christmas last, a Pawpaw Negro Woman named Jenny, formerly belonging to the Estate of Mr. Miles Cooke, Deceased, being a lusty Woman about 30 Years of Age, having blue Bays Clothes. Whoever brings the said Negro to her Master, in order for Sale, shall have 40 s. Reward, and reasonable Charges paid, by John Mortimer in Christ- Church Parish. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 February 1732.]

LONDON Grames, James RUN away on Wednesday last a Negro Boy named London, about 12 or 14 Years of Age, having on a blue Cloth Jacket and Breeches with yellow Linning and white Metal Buttons. Whoever secures the said Boy, and brings or sends him to his Master underwitten shall be well rewarded. James Grames. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 March 1732.]

BESSY Cattell, Catherine, Mrs.; Cattell, William, Jr.; Champneys, John RUN away about 3 Weeks ago, a Negro Wench named Bessy, about 20 or 23 Years of Age, belonging to Mrs. Catherine Cattell on Ashley River, born in this Province: she had on when she went away a homespun striped Jacket and Coat, and is now suspected to be about Charlestown. If any one will bring the said Wench, or give Information where she is, so that she may be had again, to Mr. William Cattell, jun. or Mr. John Champneys in Charlestown, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 March 1732.]

OWEN Welshuysen, Daniel; Godfrey, John, estate of; Mussins, ; Smith, Langdon RUN away on Saturday the 11th of March last, a Negro Man named Owen, under Pretence to go and see his Wife, who belongs to Mr. Abraham Mussins: He is about 30 Years of Age, tall, and somewhat lean: He had on when he went away a brown Coat, a blue under Coat with Breeches of the same, and blue Negro Boots: He rid away upon a bay colour’d Horse, which had a white Ring about his Neck, and had some Clothes tied in a white Blanket behind upon the Saddle. This Negro Man was sold by the Administrators of the Estate of Mr. John Godfrey, the 1st of March last. Whoever secures the said Negro, and will bring or send him to his Master in Goose Creek, living near Mr. Langdon Smith, shall have Twenty Pounds Reward paid, by Dan. Welshuysen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1732.]

BESS; b. South Carolina Heyward, Thomas; Ellis, Mr., Constable RUN away from Tho. Heyward on James’s Island [James Island], the 22d of February last, a Negro Woman named Bess, about 19 Years old, pock fretted, a lusty Wench, and speaks good English, being born in this Province, she had on when she went away a Gown of white Cotton, and a linnen Pettycoat: Any Person that will bring the said Negro to Mr. Ellis, Constable, in Charlestown, or will acquaint Me or the said Ellis where she is, so that she may be had again, shall be well rewarded, by Tho. Heyward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 April 1732.]

1 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database JACK Webb, William; Woodward, Mrs.; Bolton, Thomas RUN away from Will. Webb, of Maggot’s Island, but late of James’s Island [James Island], the 16th of Jan. last, 3 Negro Men, one named Jack, one Hercules, and one Monday; also 2 Negro Women, one named Amoretta, the other Sarah, being very clever Negroes. They took with them a Poplar Canoe 25 Foot long, and 4 Foot upon the Thwart. Whoever secures the said Negroes and bring them to Mrs. Woodward on James’s Island, or Mr. Thomas Bolton in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732.]

HERCULES Webb, William; Woodward, Mrs.; Bolton, Thomas RUN away from Will. Webb, of Maggot’s Island, but late of James’s Island [James Island, the 16th of Jan. last, 3 Negro Men, one named Jack, one Hercules, and one Monday; also 2 Negro Women, one named Amoretta, the other Sarah, being very clever Negroes. They took with them a Poplar Canoe 25 Foot long, and 4 Foot upon the Thwart. Whoever secures the said Negroes and bring them to Mrs. Woodward on James’s Island, or Mr. Thomas Bolton in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732.]

MONDAY Webb, William; Woodward, Mrs.; Bolton, Thomas RUN away from Will. Webb, of Maggot’s Island, but late of James’s Island [James Island, the 16th of Jan. last, 3 Negro Men, one named Jack, one Hercules, and one Monday; also 2 Negro Women, one named Amoretta, the other Sarah, being very clever Negroes. They took with them a Poplar Canoe 25 Foot long, and 4 Foot upon the Thwart. Whoever secures the said Negroes and bring them to Mrs. Woodward on James’s Island, or Mr. Thomas Bolton in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732.]

AMORETTA Webb, William; Woodward, Mrs.; Bolton, Thomas RUN away from Will. Webb, of Maggot’s Island, but late of James’s Island [James Island, the 16th of Jan. last, 3 Negro Men, one named Jack, one Hercules, and one Monday; also 2 Negro Women, one named Amoretta, the other Sarah, being very clever Negroes. They took with them a Poplar Canoe 25 Foot long, and 4 Foot upon the Thwart. Whoever secures the said Negroes and bring them to Mrs. Woodward on James’s Island, or Mr. Thomas Bolton in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732.]

SARAH Webb, William; Woodward, Mrs.; Bolton, Thomas RUN away from Will. Webb, of Maggot’s Island, but late of James’s Island [James Island, the 16th of Jan. last, 3 Negro Men, one named Jack, one Hercules, and one Monday; also 2 Negro Women, one named Amoretta, the other Sarah, being very clever Negroes. They took with them a Poplar Canoe 25 Foot long, and 4 Foot upon the Thwart. Whoever secures the said Negroes and bring them to Mrs. Woodward on James’s Island, or Mr. Thomas Bolton in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732.]

DIANA; mustee Harvey, William; Pike, Mary, Mrs.

2 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN away from her Master, a Mustee Woman, named Diana, about 20 Years of Age, formerly belonging to Mrs. Mary Pike at Goose Creek: Any Person that will bring the Mustee to her Master, William Harvey, of Charlestown, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732; 14 July 1733; 6 April 1738.]

PHILLIS; mustee Smith, RUN away on Tuesday the 15th Instant, a Mustee Wench about 18 Years of Age, named Phillis, and always brought up in Town: she broke open her Master’s Box and took from thence 110 Ł and some other Money; in the 110 Ł there was four 25 Ł Bills. Whoever brings the said Mustee to her Master Samuel Smith of Charlestown, shall have 4 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732.]

DELIA; b. Africa; 1 child Searles, James RUN away from James Searles two Negro Women, one named Delia, having with a sucking Child, and she speaks very little English; and the other named Clarinda, speaks very good English, she formerly belonged to Madam Trott: They took a Cyprus Canoe about 25 Foot long and 3 Foot wide. Whoever will give Intelligence of them, so as they may be had again, shall be rewarded by James Searles. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 June 1732.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Delia Searles, James RUN away from James Searles two Negro Women, one named Delia, having with her a sucking Child, and she speaks very little English; and the other named Clarinda, speaks very good English, she formerly belonged to Madam Trott: They took a Cyprus Canoe about 25 Foot long and 3 Foot wide. Whoever will give Intelligence of them, so as they may be had again, shall be rewarded by James Searles. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 June 1732.]

CLARINDA Searles, James; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas) RUN away from James Searles two Negro Women, one named Delia, having with a sucking Child, and she speaks very little English; and the other named Clarinda, speaks very good English, she formerly belonged to Madam Trott: They took a Cyprus Canoe about 25 Foot long and 3 Foot wide. Whoever will give Intelligence of them, so as they may be had again, shall be rewarded by James Searles. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 June 1732.]

JOE Vanderdussen, Alexander; Woolford, RUN away about the Beginning of this Instant, from his Master, Mr. Alexander Vanderdussen, at Goose Creek, a Negro Boy named Joe, about 10 Years of Age, formerly belonging to Mr. Jacob Woolford, having on him a red Jacket and Breeches. Whoever secures the said Negro, so as to be had again, shall receive 10 Ł Reward, paid by his said Master. N.B. His Master thinks he is lurking about Town. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 June 1732.]

CUFFE; CUFFEE; CUFFIE; b. Africa; Gold Coast Sutar, Abraham; Sutar, Jacob RUN away from Abraham Sutar, at Back River, a black well set Negro Man call’d Cuffe, with a

3 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Cut on his shoulder and one of his Arms, being a Gold Coast Negro. Whoever brings the said Negro Man to Mr. Jacob Suter in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 August 1732.]

SAMBO; THE LAWYER Hutchinson, Ribton; Montjoy, Mrs. Whereas a Negro Fellow called Sambo, and by way of Nick-name, the Lawyer (who formerly belonged to Mrs. Montjoy) has for sometime past absented himself from his Master: If any Person brings him to his Master, or secures him, so that he may be had again, shall be well rewarded by Ribton Hutchinson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 September 1732.]

AARON; b. Africa; Bossue; carter Bourget, Daniel RUN away a Bossue Negro Man named Aaron, who used to go about the Town with a Cart & Mule. He is a tall Negro, and had on when he went away a pair of ozenbrig Breeches. Whoever brings the said Negro to his Master Daniel Bourget, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 October 1732.]

HERCULES; waiting-man; cooper Hume, Robert RUN away from his Master’s Plantation, in the Parish of St. James’s Goose-Creek, a lusty Negro Man named Hercules, he formerly used to wait on his Master in Charlestown, & is now by Trade a Cooper. He had on when he went away a blue Duffils Jacket, a pair of ozenbrig Breeches, and speaks very good English. Whoever apprehends and brings him either to the said plantation in Goose-Creek, or to his master Robert Hume on Charlestown Neck, shall receive 5 Ł reward, besides the usual Allowance for mileage. Robert Hume. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 October 1732.]

TOWER-HILL; b. Africa? Walter, John; Douglas, Captain; Skene, Alexander, Jr.; Pickering, Mrs. RUN away from the Plantation formerly belonging to Capt. Douglas, near Dorchester, a tall thin Negro Fellow named Tower-hill, and talks bad English. Whoever brings him to Mr. John Walter, at Mr. Alex. Skene, jun. or to Mrs. Pickering’s in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. [shillings] Reward, by John Walter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 November 1732.]

INCHY Fisher, James; Gibbes, Henry RUN away a Negro Woman named Inchy, who formerly belonged to Mr. Henry Gibbes, and speaks good English: She had on when she went away, an Oznaburg Jacket and Coat. Whoever brings the said Negro to James Fisher on the Bay, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1732.]

HARRY; shopkeeper; apothecary? Stitsmith, Thomas; Stitt Smith; Gibson, Dr. RUN away from Thomas Stitsmith’s [sic; Stitt Smith?] House in Broad-street, a young Negro Fellow named Harry, that used to attend Dr. Gibson’s shop on the Bay: He had on a blue duffils Coat trim’d with red, & red Cuffs: Whoever gives notice of the said Negro, so that he may be had again, shall be sufficiently rewarded, by Thomas Stitsmith. Be it at the Peril of any Captain to take him off. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 December 1732.]

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MINGO; lame; shoemaker Main, Jonathan RUN away from Jonathan Main, about 3 Weeks ago, a Negro Man named Mingo, lame of one Leg, and a Shoemaker by Trade: Whoever will bring the said Negro to his Master Jonathan Main, shall have 40 s. Reward and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 December 1732.]

JAMES; mulatto Gale, Mrs. RUN away (about the middle of Decemb: last) from Mrs. Gale’s Plantation, about 2 Miles from Charlestown, a Mollatto Fellow named James, about 20 Years of Age, well sett, round Visage, strait short black Hair, and speaks good English: Whoever apprehends and brings the said Fellow to his Mistress shall have 40 s. Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 January 1733.]

PRIMUS Ford, Nathaniel; Smith, Thomas Jr., Landgrave; Binford, Mr. RUN away from his Master, Nathaniel Ford, at Hobkoy [Hobcaw], a Negro Man named Primus, formerly belonging to Landgrave Smith, and Mr. Binford, Merch. in Charlestown: He had on when he went away, a speckled Shirt, and strip’d Linnen Jacket and Breeches. Whoever brings the said Negro to the Provost Marshal, or his Master abovesaid, shall have reasonable Satisfaction. N.B. The said Negro having stolen money, is run away for fear of Punishment. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 January 1733.]

JOHN; JUAN; b. South America?; speaks Spanish Vanderdussen, Alexander RUN away from Goose-Creek Point, a tall elderly spanish Negro Man named John, had on a blue Jacket and Breeches with tin buttons. Any Person or Persons, who will bring the said Negro to his Master in Town, shall have 20 Ł Reward, by Alexander Vanderdussen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 January 1733.]

KATE Bee, John, Jr.; Bee, John, Sr.; Hugoe, Bastian; Hugo RUN away from Mr. John Bee, jun. a Negro Wench named Kate, formerly belonging to Bastian Hugoe, and lately taken in Execution and publickly sold. Whoever takes up the said Wench, or discovers her, so that she may be brought to Mr. John Bee, sen., in Charlestown, shall receive 10 Ł Reward. And any Person entertaining the said Negro, shall be prosecuted according to Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 March 1733.]

JOE; mustee Allen, Andrew RUN away from Mr. Andrew Allen’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, a Mustee Fellow about 18 Years of Age, named Joe; he speaks very good English. Whosoever brings the said Fellow to the Plantation abovementioned, or to Andrew Allen’s in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 April 1733.]

PRIMUS; sawyer Bettison, Catherine, Mrs.; Chardon, Mr. RUN away from Charlestown, the seventh Instant at Night, three Negro Sawyers, belonging to Mrs. Catherine Bettison, named Primus, Venture, and Syphax. They were well cloathed in welch Cottons of a yellow Colour, and carried their Blankets & Cloaths along with them; the said

5 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Negroes being hired by Mr. Chardon for the Service of Georgia. Whoever brings them, or either of them, to Mr. Chardon, or Mrs. Bettison, shall have 40 s. Reward for each. Note, Good Cyprus Shingles to be sold by the said Bettison. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 April 1733.]

VENTURE; sawyer Bettison, Catherine, Mrs.; Chardon, Mr. RUN away from Charlestown, the seventh Instant at Night, three Negro Sawyers, belonging to Mrs. Catherine Bettison, named Primus, Venture, and Syphax. They were well cloathed in welch Cottons of a yellow Colour, and carried their Blankets & Cloaths along with them; the said Negroes being hired by Mr. Chardon for the Service of Georgia. Whoever brings them, or either of them, to Mr. Chardon, or Mrs. Bettison, shall have 40 s. Reward for each. Note, Good Cyprus Shingles to be sold by the said Bettison. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 April 1733.]

SYPHAX; sawyer Bettison, Catherine, Mrs.; Chardon, Mr. RUN away from Charlestown, the seventh Instant at Night, three Negro Sawyers, belonging to Mrs. Catherine Bettison, named Primus, Venture, and Syphax. They were well cloathed in welch Cottons of a yellow Colour, and carried their Blankets & Cloaths along with them; the said Negroes being hired by Mr. Chardon for the Service of Georgia. Whoever brings them, or either of them, to Mr. Chardon, or Mrs. Bettison, shall have 40 s. Reward for each. Note, Good Cyprus Shingles to be sold by the said Bettison. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 April 1733.]

JUBA Moore, John; Roe, Richard (d.) RUN away from Mr. John Moore, an old Negro Woman nam’d Juba, formerly belonging to Mr. Richard Roe, Deceased. Whoever shall bring her to the said Moore, or to the Goal [sic; gaol] in Charlestown, so that he mayhave her again, shall have 3 Ł Reward paid, by John Moore. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 April 1733.]

HAMPSHIRE Bampfield, Elizabeth, Mrs. RUN away three Weeks ago, a Negro Man named Hampshire, belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Bampfield. Whoever will bring the said Negro to his Mistress, shall have 40 s. Reward, and if taken out of the Town, any reasonable Charge as the Law allows. The aforesaid Negro is to be sold, as is another young Fellow named Stafford, who has been bred a Butcher, and a Negro woman that is a very good Cook, Washer, and understanding any Sort of Houshold Work. Enquire of Elizabeth Bampfield. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 May 1733.]

STAFFORD; butcher Bampfield, Elizabeth, Mrs. RUN away three Weeks ago, a Negro Man named Hampshire, belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Bampfield. Whoever will bring the said Negro to his Mistress, shall have 40 s. Reward, and if taken out of the Town, any reasonable Charge as the Law allows. The aforesaid Negro is to be sold, as is another young Fellow named Stafford, who has been bred a Butcher, and a Negro woman that is a very good Cook, Washer, and understanding any Sort of Houshold Work. Enquire of Elizabeth Bampfield. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 May 1733.]

6 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database ANONYMOUS WOMAN; cook; laundress; house servant Bampfield, Elizabeth, Mrs. RUN away three Weeks ago, a Negro Man named Hampshire, belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Bampfield. Whoever will bring the said Negro to his Mistress, shall have 40 s. Reward, and if taken out of the Town, any reasonable Charge as the Law allows. The aforesaid Negro is to be sold, as is another young Fellow named Stafford, who has been bred a Butcher, and a Negro woman that is a very good Cook, Washer, and understanding any Sort of Houshold Work. Enquire of Elizabeth Bampfield. May 1, 1733. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 May 1733.]

ORINDA Dill, Elizabeth, Mrs. RUN away from Mrs. Elizabeth Dill, on James’s Island, a young Negro Wench named Orinda, having a Scar in her Cheek and Forehead. She had on when she went away, a white Negro Cloth Gown. Whoever brings the said Negro to her Mistress abovesaid, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 May 1733.]

THOMAS BUTLER; dancing master Vanderdussen, Alexander Run away, from Mr. Alex. Vanderdussen’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, a Negro Man named Thomas Butler, the famous Pushing and Dancing Master : Whoever secures the said Negro, and brings him to his said Master, shall have 10 Ł Reward, and reasonable Charges. N.B. His Master is informed that he is lurking at Ashley-River Ferry. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 May 1733.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; mutilated Allen, Andrew Run away, about a Fortnight ago, from Mr. Andrew Allen’s Plantation called Old Barns, a Negro Fellow of a middle size, well sett, speaks no English: He had on when he run away, a white cotton Jacket & Breeches, he had lost 2 Toes, his little Toe, and the one next to it, on which Foot I can’t tell. Whoever brings the said Negro to thePlantation abovesaid, or to Mr. Andrew Allen’s in Charlestown, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 June 1733.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; mustee; spinner; seamstress; house-servant; whipping scars MacKewn, James; McEwan Run away the 14th of last month, a Mustee Wench, that may be taken for an Indian, about 20 Years of Age, speaks good English, and can do anything about House, as spinning, carding, needle-work &c. she is a short, well-sett, fat Wench, and may be taken to be a Free Wench, and has her Tongue at Pleasure, and her Back will shew the Marks of her former Misdeeds. Whoever will bring the said Wench to James Mackewn, at Stono, shall have 5 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 June 1733.]

POMPEY; b. Africa; Calabar; filed teeth; ritual scarification Stevens, Samuel Run away from Dr. Samuel Stevens’s Plantation at Westoe Savannah above Dorchester, a Negro Man named Pompey, of Callabar, who has been in the Country about 7 Months, pretty well made, of a middling Stature, had sharp fil’d Teeth before; and had on when he went away, a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, but almost worn out, and a blue and white Negro Cloth Cap, & has some marks on the Belly; two new Ebo Negroes are run away from a neighbouring Plantation, and supposed to be with him. Whoever bring the said Negro to the Plantation aforesaid, shall have reasonable Satisfaction from Samuel Stevens.

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ANONYMOUS MAN ONE; b. Africa; Ibo Owner’s name not given Run away from Dr. Samuel Stevens’s Plantation at Westoe Savannah above Dorchester, a Negro Man named Pompey, of Callabar, who has been in the Country about 7 Months, pretty well made, of a middling Stature, had sharp fil’d Teeth before; and had on when he went away, a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, but almost worn out, and a blue and white Negro Cloth Cap, & has some marks on the Belly; two new Ebo Negroes are run away from a neighbouring Plantation, and supposed to be with him. Whoever bring the said Negro to the Plantation aforesaid, shall have reasonable Satisfaction from Samuel Stevens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 June 1733.]

ANONYMOUS MAN TWO; b. Africa; Ibo Owner’s name not given Run away from Dr. Samuel Stevens’s Plantation at Westoe Savannah above Dorchester, a Negro Man named Pompey, of Callabar, who has been in the Country about 7 Months, pretty well made, of a middling Stature, had sharp fil’d Teeth before; and had on when he went away, a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, but almost worn out, and a blue and white Negro Cloth Cap, & has some marks on the Belly; two new Ebo Negroes are run away from a neighbouring Plantation, and supposed to be with him. Whoever bring the said Negro to the Plantation aforesaid, shall have reasonable Satisfaction from Samuel Stevens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 June 1733.]

BRISTOW; BRISTOL Fairchild, Thomas Run away from his Master Thomas Fairchild, in Charlestown, a Negro Fellow named Bristow. He is well-sett, and has very small Eyes, with a Scar on his Temple. Whoever brings the said Negro to his Master in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid, by Thomas Fairchild. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 July 1733.]

DINAH Harvey, William [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 July 1733.] See DINAH in other newspapers.

JUNO; b. Africa Edwards, Uriah; Wragg, , Esq. (slave trader) RUN away from Uriah Edwards of Dorchester, on the 5th Instant, a New Negro Girl, named Juno, about 14 or 15 Years of Age, hath a large Scar on her right Knee, slender and strait Limb’d, and of the blackest Colour, lately imported to Joseph Wragg, Esq; Whoever secures, or brings the said Girl to Uriah Edwards above-named shall by him be handsomely rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 July 1733.]

QUAMINO; QUAMINA; sawyer Saunders, Richard Run away near two Years, two Negro men (being Sawyers) belonging to Roger Saunders, by Names Quamino and Quacco. Quamino is a Fellow of a midling Stature, Quacco short, but very well Set, they both speak English very well, and are so crafty, that they would almost deceive any Body, and if taken, will frame a very plausible Story that they are not runaways: The said Quacco is mark’d in the Forehead with Gunpowder thus RS. Whoever takes the said Negroes, and brings

8 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database them home, or secure them that they may be had again, shall have 20 Ł Reward for each, paid them by the said Roger Saunders. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 August 1733.]

QUACO; QUACCO; tattoo brand RS; sawyer Saunders, Richard Run away near two Years, two Negro men (being Sawyers) belonging to Roger Saunders, by Names Quamino and Quacco. Quamino is a Fellow of a midling Stature, Quacco short, but very well Set, they both speak English very well, and are so crafty, that they would almost deceive any Body, and if taken, will frame a very plausible Story that they are not runaways: The said Quacco is mark’d in the Forehead with Gunpowder thus RS. Whoever takes the said Negroes, and brings them home, or secure them that they may be had again, shall have 20 Ł Reward for each, paid them by the said Roger Saunders. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 August 1733.]

BRISTOL; cooper Hill, Richard RUN away the 29th past a Negro Man named Bristol, by Trade a Cooper, having on Two Jackets, one Green and one Blew, a red Cap and Hat with a pair of white Indian Boots. Whoever secures the said Negro, and brings him back, shall have Five Pounds Reward paid by Richard Hill. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1734.]

HECTOR; b. Africa; Angola; brother: Peter Paine, James; Crawford, Daniel; Jeffrie, Mr.; Jeffries; Jeffreys RUN away from Mr. Paine’s Plantation on Wando Neck on Saturday last 3 Negroe Men named Hector, Peter and Dublin, all of Angola, and speak but very little English: Hector is a lusty, tall, well-made Fellow, of a very black Complection, aged about 25: His brother Peter is as well made as he, but not so tall, with his Country-marks cut in shape of a Diamond on each of his Temples: They had both on, when they went away, light drab-colour’d Kersey Jackets and breeches with Horn buttons. Dublin is a tall full-faced and full-eyed Fellow, with short Whiskers, but not so black, nor so well made as the other two, he had on a white plains Jacket and breeches, they have carried with them their Axes and Howes, and It is supposed have carried away Mr. Jeffrie’s Canoe, from his Landing. Also Run away from Mr. Paine’s Periauger in Charles Town the 8th of January last a white man Servant....Whoever can apprehend or give intelligence (whereby the said Negroes or white Servant or any of them may be apprehended) shall be sufficiently rewarded by James Paine or Daniel Crawford in Broad street Charles Town. Of whom also may be had choice good Florence Oyl, Wine, Vinegar and many other Articles at reasonable Rates. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1734.]

PETER; b. Africa; Angola; ritual scarification; brother: Hector Paine, James; Crawford, Daniel; Jeffrie, Mr.; Jeffries; Jeffreys RUN away from Mr. Paine’s Plantation on Wando Neck on Saturday last 3 Negroe Men named Hector, Peter and Dublin, all of Angola, and speak but very little English: Hector is a lusty, tall, well-made Fellow, of a very black Complection, aged about 25: His brother Peter is as well made as he, but not so tall, with his Country-marks cut in shape of a Diamond on each of his Temples: They had both on, when they went away, light drab-colour’d Kersey Jackets and breeches with Horn buttons. Dublin is a tall full-faced and full-eyed Fellow, with short Whiskers, but not so black, nor so well made as the other two, he had on a white plains Jacket and breeches, they have carried with them their Axes and Howes, and It is supposed have carried away Mr. Jeffrie’s Canoe, from his Landing. Also Run away from Mr. Paine’s Periauger in Charles Town the 8th of January last a white man Servant..... Whoever can apprehend or give intelligence (whereby the said Negroes or white Servant or any of them may be apprehended) shall be sufficiently rewarded by

9 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database James Paine or Daniel Crawford in Broad street Charles Town. Of whom also may be had choice good Florence Oyl, Wine, Vinegar and many other Articles at reasonable Rates. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1734.]

DUBLIN; b. Africa; Angola Paine, James; Crawford, Daniel; Jeffrie, Mr.; Jeffries; Jeffreys RUN away from Mr. Paine’s Plantation on Wando Neck on Saturday last 3 Negroe Men named Hector, Peter and Dublin, all of Angola, and speak but very little English: Hector is a lusty, tall, well-made Fellow, of a very black Complection, aged about 25: His brother Peter is as well made as he, but not so tall, with his Country-marks cut in shape of a Diamond on each of his Temples: They had both on, when they went away, light drab-colour’d Kersey Jackets and breeches with Horn buttons. Dublin is a tall full-faced and full-eyed Fellow, with short Whiskers, but not so black, nor so well made as the other two, he had on a white plains Jacket and breeches, they have carried with them their Axes and Howes, and It is supposed have carried away Mr. Jeffrie’s Canoe, from his Landing. Also Run away from Mr. Paine’s Periauger in Charles Town the 8th of January last a white man Servant....Whoever can apprehend or give intelligence (whereby the said Negroes or white Servant or any of them may be apprehended) shall be sufficiently rewarded by James Paine or Daniel Crawford in Broad street Charles Town. Of whom also may be had choice good Florence Oyl, Wine, Vinegar and many other Articles at reasonable Rates. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1734.]

PRINCE; coachman; his murder solicited Johnstone, Robert, Governor RUN away from HIS EXCELLENCY the Governor a Negro Man, named Prince, His Excellency’s Coachman: Whatever white Man or Negroe shall take him alive or dead shall have five Pounds reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1734.]

ANONYMOUS MAN ONE Lesesne, ; Lessene RUN away January the 27th last from Isaac Lessene on Daniel’s Island near Charlestown four Negro men, one a lusty Fellow, very much pitted with the small Pocks, another a tall black Fellow with a large Scar on his Ankle: Another a short black Fellow with a Scar on his back: And the fourth a short slim Fellow with a Scar on his temple, all clothed with homespun Clothes. Whoever brings the said Negroes to his Master, or secures them so that he may have them again, shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 March 1734.]

ANONYMOUS MAN TWO Lesesne, Isaac; Lessene RUN away January the 27th last from Isaac Lessene on Daniel’s Island near Charlestown four Negro men, one a lusty Fellow, very much pitted with the small Pocks, another a tall black Fellow with a large Scar on his Ankle: Another a short black Fellow with a Scar on his back: And the fourth a short slim Fellow with a Scar on his temple, all clothed with homespun Clothes. Whoever brings the said Negroes to his Master, or secures them so that he may have them again, shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 March 1734.]

ANONYMOUS MAN THREE Lesesne, Isaac; Lessene RUN away January the 27th last from Isaac Lessene on Daniel’s Island near Charlestown four Negro men, one a lusty Fellow, very much pitted with the small Pocks, another a tall black Fellow

10 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database with a large Scar on his Ankle: Another a short black Fellow with a Scar on his back: And the fourth a short slim Fellow with a Scar on his temple, all clothed with homespun Clothes. Whoever brings the said Negroes to his Master, or secures them so that he may have them again, shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 March 1734.]

ANONYMOUS MAN FOUR Lesesne, Isaac; Lessene RUN away January the 27th last from Isaac Lessene on Daniel’s Island near Charlestown four Negro men, one a lusty Fellow, very much pitted with the small Pocks, another a tall black Fellow with a large Scar on his Ankle: Another a short black Fellow with a Scar on his back: And the fourth a short slim Fellow with a Scar on his temple, all clothed with homespun Clothes. Whoever brings the said Negroes to his Master, or secures them so that he may have them again, shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 March 1734.]

JEMMY; MULATTO JEMMY; mulatto Gale, Hannah; Gale, Mrs.; Beale, Captain RUN away on Tuesday the 26th of March last, a Mulatto Fellow, commonly known by the Name of Mulatto Jemmy; he has straight black Hair, about 20 Years of Age, well sett, and speaks good English, he had on when he went away a blue Negro-Cloth Jacket, and a blue ozenbrig Shirt. Whosoever takes up the said Fellow, and brings him to Mrs. Gale, or Capt. Beale in Charlestown, shall be well rewarded by HANNAH GALE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1734.]

FRANKE; mulatto; house-servant Golightly, Culcheth; French, Mr., estate of; Fenwicke, Colonel RUN away from Mr. Culcheth Golightly on John’s Island, a young Molatto House-Wench, named Franke, not long since sold at Vendue by the execut. of Mr. French, she is known by most People in Charlestown, where she has been seen lately by several, and without doubt harbour’d by some free Negroes or Slaves. Whoever can apprehend the said Wench, and will deliver her to Collon. Fenwicke in Charlestown, shall have Three Pounds reward; as also a farther reward to any one that can prove where & by whom she has been harbour’d since her Elopement. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 May 1734.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; mustee Lewis, William; Horry, Elias, Esq.; Mayrant, Madame Run away from his Master Wm. Lewis a Mustee Negro Man, a lusty tall Fellow, who perhaps maliciously will say he belongs to Esq; or to Mad. Mayrant. Whoever takes up the said Negro, and conveys him to his right Master Wm. Lewis shall have 5 Ł reward, and reasonable charges paid by the said William Lewis. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 May 1734.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; branded PI Creigh, Samuel; Johnson, Mr. Run away in April last from his Master Samuel Creigh at Winyaw a likely young Negro Fellow speaks very little English, branded upon his shoulder PI. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his said Master, or to Mr. Johnson at Winyaw, shall have 4 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 May 1734.]

HANNA; HANNAH Vaughan, John; Gadsden, Captain; Guyle, Madame; Guilds?

11 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Run away on the first of this Instant from her Master John Vaughan Bricklayer in Charlestown, a Negro Wench named Hanna, she is a middling well set Woman, and has been seen at Capt. Gadsden’s and Mad. Guyle’s [sic; Guilds?] Plantations. Whoever takes her up and brings her to her said Master, shall be fully rewarded by John Vaughan. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 June 1734.]

SUE; b. South Carolina; mustee Ellery, Thomas Run away from Thomas Ellery on the first Instant, a Mustee Woman, named Sue, with long black hair, she carried all her cloaths with her, but being this Country born, and having many Relations, it is supposed she has changed them, to prevent being discovered. Any Negro or other Slave, that shall convict any other of harbouring or concealing the said Runaway shall receive Twenty Shillings for each conviction, and have Forty Shillings for bringing the said Mustee Woman to THO. ELLERY. July 10, 1734. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 July 1734.]

BELLA Haddrell, George Run away from George Haddrell in April last, and supposed to be harbour’d by some Persons in or near Charlestown, a Negro Woman, named Bella: Whoever can inform where she is, so that she may be had, shall have 5 Ł or whoever will take her, and bring her to the said Haddrell at his Plantation, or to Goal, shall have 10 Ł reward paid by me Geo. Haddrell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 July 1734; 19 October 1734.]

MINOS; b. South Carolina Wragg, Mr.; Rothmahler, ; MacCleroy, William; McIlroy; Broughton, Colonel Run away from Mr. Wragg’s Plantation a Negro Man named Minos, he speaks very good English, being Country-born, and is well known in Charles Town, having liv’d there several Years, and is now supposed to be lurking in or about the Town. Whoever can apprehend the said Negro Man and will deliver him to his Master in Charles Town, Mr. Job Rothmahler at his Plantation in Goose-Creek, or to Wm. MacCleroy Overseer at Lockon Plantation, near Col. Broughton’s, shall receive5 Ł reward. N.B. He is a very crafty subtil Fellow, and if taken, without great Care, will get away again. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 July 1734.]

SAMSON; SAMPSON; MORRISNOOK SAMSON Elliott, Joseph; Elliot Run away from his Master Joseph Elliot a young Negro Man, named Samson, he is a middle sized Fellow, about thirty years of age, and this Country born, with a small down beard: He lived formerly at a place called Morrisnook, and is therefore commonly called Morrisnook Samson; he had on when he went away a yellow Westcoat & Drawers, and a ribbon round his hat: Whoever takes him up and brings him to his said Master in St. Andrew’s Parish, shall have 10 Ł reward paid by Joseph Elliot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 September 1734.]

CATO Anderson, ; Ayton, Phillip; Anderson & Ayton Run away from Messrs. Anderson and Ayton at Dorchester Two Negro Lads named Cato and Smyrna, Cato had on a Blue Livery, Trim’d with Red, the other had a Red Jacket and Breeches with Brass Buttons: Whoever brings them to their Masters at Dorchester, or to the common Goal in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward for each, over and above what is allowed by Law, paid by DAVID ANDERSON. PHILLIP AYTON.

12 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 September 1734.]

SMYRNA Anderson, David; Ayton, Phillip; Anderson & Ayton Run away from Messrs. Anderson and Ayton at Dorchester Two Negro Lads named Cato and Smyrna, Cato had on a Blue Livery, Trim’d with Red, the other had a Red Jacket and Breeches with Brass Buttons: Whoever brings them to their Masters at Dorchester, or to the common Goal in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward for each, over and above what is allowed by Law, paid by DAVID ANDERSON. PHILLIP AYTON. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 September 1734.]

BELLA Haddrell, George [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 October 1734.] See BELLA in other newspapers.

PRINCE Vander Heyden, Gerrat; Ioor, Mrs.; Woodward, Richard Run away from Mr. Vander Heyden at Purysburg [Purrysburg] about five Weeks ago, Two Negro Men, one named Prince, and the other named Cupid; the last is a Lad of about 18 Years of age, very much Scarified in the face; the other about 25 Years: They had on when they went away each a blue Jacket and white Ozenbrigs Breeches. Whoever brings them to the said Gerrat Vander Heyden in Purysburg, or to Richard Woodward at Port Royal or to Mrs. Yoor [sic; Ioor] in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward paid for each, and all reasonable Charges by Gerrat Vander Heyden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 October 1734.]

CUPID; b. Africa; ritual scarification Vander Heyden, Gerrat; Ioor, Mrs.; Woodward, Richard Run away from Mr. Vander Heyden at Purysburg about five Weeks ago, Two Negro Men, one named Prince, and the other named Cupid; the last is a Lad of about 18 Years of age, very much Scarified in the face; the other about 25 Years: They had on when they went away each a blue Jacket and white Ozenbrigs Breeches. Whoever brings them to the said Gerrat Vander Heyden in Purysburg, or to Richard Woodward at Port Royal or to Mrs. Yoor [sic; Ioor] in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward paid for each, and all reasonable Charges by Gerrat Vander Heyden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 October 1734.]

TONY; b. West Indies; Barbados; whipping scars Gibben, Joseph Run away on the 4th Inst. from his Master Joseph Gibben, a middle-sized well sett Negro Man, named Tony, Barbadian born, about 30 years of age, speaks very good English, well mark’d on his back by whipping, and pretty full mouthed, Whoever brings the said Negro to his Master aforesaid, at Barebluff, shall have 5 Ł reward paid by Joseph Gibben. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 November 1734.]

FLORA Campbell, Hugh; Vaughan, John Run away about 5 weeks ago from Hugh Campbell of James Island a Negro Wench named Flora, she has a Scar in her Forehead, and has been seen in Charlestown since; Likewise stolen out of Mr. Vaughan’s Stable on the 13th Instant in the morning a Horse marked EP on the mounting shoulder, has lost one eye, a star in his face, with some white running from it towards his nose, he is between black and chesnut: Whoever takes them up and brings them or either of them to Mr.

13 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Vaughan Bricklayer in Charlestown, or to me, shall have 30 s. reward for the Horse and 3 Ł for the Negro Wench. Hugh Campbell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 November 1734.]

HARRY Daniel, John; Goodby, Alexander Run away four Negroes, one of them an elderly Fellow formerly belonging to Mr. Alex. Goodby, named Harry, who is supposed to harbour at Goose-Creek; the other a likely short young fellow, about 16 years of age, speaks good English, named Hercules: The other two are boys of about 13 years of age each, this Country born, their Names are Cyrus and Cojo. Whoever brings them or either of them to JOHN DANIEL, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 S. for each of the Boys. N.B. Any Person wanting a large Quantity of Wood to be delivered may agree with the said JOHN DANIEL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 November 1734.]

HERCULES Daniel, John Run away four Negroes, one of them an elderly Fellow formerly belonging to Mr. Alex. Goodby, named Harry, who is supposed to harbour at Goose-Creek; the other a likely short young fellow, about 16 years of age, speaks good English, named Hercules: The other two are boys of about 13 years of age each, this Country born, their Names are Cyrus and Cojo. Whoever brings them or either of them to JOHN DANIEL, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 S. for each of the Boys. N.B. Any Person wanting a large Quantity of Wood to be delivered may agree with the said JOHN DANIEL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 November 1734.]

CYRUS; b. South Carolina Daniel, John Run away four Negroes, one of them an elderly Fellow formerly belonging to Mr. Alex. Goodby, named Harry, who is supposed to harbour at Goose-Creek; the other a likely short young fellow, about 16 years of age, speaks good English, named Hercules: The other two are boys of about 13 years of age each, this Country born, their Names are Cyrus and Cojo. Whoever brings them or either of them to JOHN DANIEL, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 S. for each of the Boys. N.B. Any Person wanting a large Quantity of Wood to be delivered may agree with the said JOHN DANIEL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 November 1734.]

COJO; CUDJO; CUDJOE; b. South Carolina Daniel, John Run away four Negroes, one of them an elderly Fellow formerly belonging to Mr. Alex. Goodby, named Harry, who is supposed to harbour at Goose-Creek; the other a likely short young fellow, about 16 years of age, speaks good English, named Hercules: The other two are boys of about 13 years of age each, this Country born, their Names are Cyrus and Cojo. Whoever brings them or either of them to JOHN DANIEL, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 S. for each of the Boys. N.B. Any Person wanting a large Quantity of Wood to be delivered may agree with the said JOHN DANIEL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 November 1734.]

JESSAMY; JESSEMY Matthison, Nicholas Run away the 15th November from Nicholas Matthison of Charlestown Blacksmith, a likely Negro Fellow, named Jessemy, speaks good English, he had on when he went away a [cor]Duroy

14 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Coat trimmed with black, cloth breeches, yarn Stockings, good shoes, an oznabrig shirt and sheepskin wig, but took with him a blue watchcoat, 2 speckled shirts and a lightish colour’d Coat: Whoever shall secure him so that he may be had again, or bring him to his Master, shall have 3 Ł reward and reasonable charges paid by Nicholas Matthison, who sells narrow and broad Axes and other adze tools, also Bells. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 November 1734.]

BRISTOLL; BRISTOL Hill, Richard; Suilwant, John; Suliwant Run away last Night from Charles-Town, two Negro men named Bristoll & Peter, having on new blue Plains Jackets and Breeches, and their old white cotton cloaths over them, it’s supos’d they are gone towards Santee, to the Plantation or Cowpen where Mr. John Suilwant Lives. Whoever apprehends and will bring them to Town, shall be sufficiently Rewarded by RICHARD HILL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 January 1735.] See BRISTOL; BRISTOLL in other newspapers.

PETER Hill, Richard; Suilwant, John; Suliwant Run away last Night from Charles-Town, two Negro men named Bristoll & Peter, having on new blue Plains Jackets and Breeches, and their old white cotton cloaths over them, it’s supos’d they are gone towards Santee, to the Plantation or Cowpen where Mr. John Suilwant Lives. Whoever apprehends and will bring them to Town, shall be sufficiently Rewarded by RICHARD HILL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 January 1735.]

CATO; b. South Carolina; mutilated Birot, Peter Run away about 5 or 6 Weeks ago from Peter Birot a Negro man, named Cato, this Country born, aged about 23 Years, his left Ear is slit half through; he had on when he went away a blue Jacket and Breeches: Whoever apprehends the said Negro and brings him to his said Master in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward paid by Peter Birot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 January 1735.]

DAPHNE; whipping scars Freeman, Richard Run away December 27, 1734, from Richard Freeman a Negro Woman, named Daphne, middle aged, and has lost one of her lower fore-teeth, she has a great many Scars on her back & one or two on her arm, she had on when she went away a white Negro-cloath Gown. Whoever brings the said Negro Woman to me shall have 5 Ł reward, and any person concealing her may expect to be punished according to Law. RICHARD FREEMAN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 January 1735.]

PHILLIS The Governor of South Carolina RUN away from his Excellency the Governor about 14 Days ago, a young Negro wench about 14 or 15 Years of Age, very black of Colour, a flattish Face, had on a Negro cloth Gown dyed yellowish, & a white handkerchief about her head, her name Phillis: Whoever brings her to the Governor’s House, shall be rewarded as the Law directs, and whoever harbours or conceals her shall be prosecuted. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 January 1735.]

LONDON Timothy, Lewis; Timothée, Louis; Haynes, Mr.

15 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN away from the Printer on Wednesday last a Negro Boy aged about 16, named London, who formerly belonged to Mr. Haynes Vintner in Charlestown, he had on when he went away a blue Negro-cloth-jacket with brass Buttons, brown stockings, and Negro shoes. Whoever meets with him, is desired to take him up, and bring or send him to his Master, and he shall be well rewarded by LEWIS TIMOTHY. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 February 1735.]

OBBAH; b. South Carolina Glaze, Malachai; Lloyd, John, Esq. (d); Moultrie, Dr. Run away about 5 weeks ago from Malachia [sic; Malachai] Glaze near Dorchester a Negro Woman named Obbah, she is middle-sized, this Country born, speaks good English, and did belong to John Lloyd Esq; deceased, when he lived in Charlestown, no doubt but she may be harbour’d in or about there: Any person that will apprehend the said Wench, and bring her to Doct. Moultrie in Charlestown or to me, shall have 5 Ł reward, besides the Fees allowed by Law, by MAL. GLAZE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 February 1735.]

TITUS King, Anne Run away in January last a young tall Negro Man named Titus, he has a large Cut under his Chin, and speaks very good English: whoever brings him to Mrs. King, near the Market, shall have 4 Ł reward paid by ANN KING. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 February 1735.]

ESHAM; b. Africa? Dyer, Stephen; Johnson, Captain Run away on the 29th of December last from Capt. Johnson’s Plantation (near the Ponds) 4 Negro- Men, named Esham, Exeter, Justice and Boson; Justice can speak good English, the other three but little. They had on new Jackets and Breeches made of white Negro cloath, Whoever brings the said Negroes, or any of them to the said Plantation, shall have 3 Ł reward for each paid by Stephen Dyer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 February 1735.]

EXETER; b. Africa? Dyer, Stephen; Johnson, Captain Run away on the 29th of December last from Capt. Johnson’s Plantation (near the Ponds) 4 Negro- Men, named Esham, Exeter, Justice and Boson; Justice can speak good English, the other three but little. They had on new Jackets and Breeches made of white Negro cloath, Whoever brings the said Negroes, or any of them to the said Plantation, shall have 3 Ł reward for each paid by Stephen Dyer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 February 1735.]

JUSTICE Dyer, Stephen; Johnson, Captain Run away on the 29th of December last from Capt. Johnson’s Plantation (near the Ponds) 4 Negro- Men, named Esham, Exeter, Justice and Boson; Justice can speak good English, the other three but little. They had on new Jackets and Breeches made of white Negro cloath, Whoever brings the said Negroes, or any of them to the said Plantation, shall have 3 Ł reward for each paid by Stephen Dyer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 February 1735.]

BOATSWAIN; BOSUN; b. Africa?

16 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Dyer, Stephen; Johnson, Captain Run away on the 29th of December last from Capt. Johnson’s Plantation (near the Ponds) 4 Negro- Men, named Esham, Exeter, Justice and Boson; Justice can speak good English, the other three but little. They had on new Jackets and Breeches made of white Negro cloath, Whoever brings the said Negroes, or any of them to the said Plantation, shall have 3 Ł reward for each paid by Stephen Dyer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 February 1735.]

MOLL Whitfield, John; Massey, Captain Run away from JOHN WHITFIELD of Charlestown, a sett thick Negro-Wench, known by the Name of Moll, formerly belonging to Capt. Massey, having the marks of a Ring-worm or some other distemper cured on her left Arm. Whoever brings her to me shall have 3 Ł reward and other reasonable Charges paid by JOHN WHITFIELD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 March 1735.]

HANNA; HANNAH Mazyck, Isaac, Sr.; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas) Run away from Is. Mazyk sen. on the 3d of January last, a Negro Woman named Hanna: She is a good Seamstress and had on when she went away a coarse Scots Plad Gown, and white headcloth on her head, she is seen at the Point among Mad. Trott’s Negroes. Whoever brings her to her Master aforesaid shall have 5 Ł reward, and whoever harbours or conceals her shall be prosecuted. ISAAC MAZYK. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 March 1735.]

GEORGE; b. South Carolina Reily, Bryan; Reilly, Brian; Carmichael, John Run away from Mr. Bryan Reily and Mr. John CarMichael, two Irishmen Servants....Run away likewise from the said Masters two Negro Men (which we suspect they have taken with them) one this Country born, named George, he speaks good English, a short thick well set sensible fellow, the other named Derry, a tall likely young Ibo Negro branded on the breast IC. Whoever takes them up and brings them to the said Masters or to the publick Goal in Charles Town, shall have 10 Ł reward for each of the white Servants and reasonable charges. NB. A Hue and Cry is gone after them. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 March 1735.]

DERRY; b. Africa; Ibo; branded IC Reily, Bryan; Reilly, Brian; Carmichael, John Run away from Mr. Bryan Reily and Mr. John CarMichael, two Irishmen Servants....Run away likewise from the said Masters two Negro Men (which we suspect they have taken with them) one this Country born, named George, he speaks good English, a short thick well set sensible fellow, the other named Derry, a tall likely young Ibo Negro branded on the breast IC. Whoever takes them up and brings them to the said Masters or to the publick Goal in Charles Town, shall have 10 Ł reward for each of the white Servants and reasonable charges. NB. A Hue and Cry is gone after them. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 March 1735.]

FILLEDY; PHILLIDA LeBresseur, Fr[ançois?] Since Tuesday the 8th of this instant a short Negro Woman, named Filledy, having been sent to my Plantation in the Country, has absconded herself; this is therefore to forewarn all persons of entertaining her on any account whatsoever: Intreating whosoever sees her, to take her up, bring

17 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database her to me and receive the reward according to Law, and a further gratuity from Fr. Le Bresseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 April 1735.]

FLANDERS; b. Africa; ritual scarification Whippy, John; Cochran, James Run away about two Months ago from John Whippy at Edisto Island a new Negro named Flanders, speaks very little English has his Country marks on both Cheeks, he has been taken up at Mr. James Cochran’s Island about a Month since, but made off again. He had on a white Negro- Cloth Jacket & breeches. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his said Master at Edisto Island, shall have 5 Ł reward, and whoever conceals him, may expect to be prosecuted at Law. JOHN WHIPPY. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 April 1735.]

BEN; waiting man; 1 sister Thomas, Edward; Wright, John (d); Wright, Richard; Tidmarsh, Mr. Run away the 4th of this inst. from Mr. Edw. Thomas’s Plantation a Negro Man, named Ben, of a middling stature, much pockfretten, and has lost two of his fore-teeth, he is a young fellow, speaks very good English, & has been waiting man to Mr. John Wright deceased, when he was in England, he is supposed to be about Town, or At or near Mr. Richard Wright’s Plantation at James Island, he has a Sister at Dorchester at Mr. Tidmarsh’s. Any person that takes him up and brings him to Mr. Edw. Thomas’s Plantation, shall have 5 Ł reward, besides reasonable charges, or 3 Ł if delivered to Goal in Charlestown. EDW. THOMAS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 April 1735.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; brother: Ben Tidmarsh, Mr. Run away the 4th of this inst. from Mr. Edw. Thomas’s Plantation a Negro Man, named Ben, of a middling stature, much pockfretten, and has lost two of his fore-teeth, he is a young fellow, speaks very good English, & has been waiting man to Mr. John Wright deceased, when he was in England, he is supposed to be about Town, or At or near Mr. Richard Wright’s Plantation at James Island, he has a Sister at Dorchester at Mr. Tidmarsh’s. Any person that takes him up and brings him to Mr. Edw. Thomas’s Plantation, shall have 5 Ł reward, besides reasonable charges, or 3 Ł if delivered to Goal in Charlestown. EDW. THOMAS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 April 1735.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; Angola Way, Joseph; Diston, Thomas; Savage, Mr. Run away Saturday the 3d instant from the Plantation of Mr. Thomas Diston, a new middle siz’d Angola Negro man, he has one sore eye, and was bought lately of Mr. Savage, had on an old pair of broad Cloth Breeches with blue puffs, and carried his blanket along with him. Whoever takes up the said Negro Fellow, and brings him to the Plantation aforesaid, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall be reasonably rewarded by JOSEPH WAY. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 May 1735.]

PENDAR; PINDAR Flavell, Rebecca Run away from Rebecca Flavell a Negro Woman named Pendar; she has had the small Pox, the white of her Eyes is upon the yellow, she has on either a blue cotton Gown or oznabrigs. Whoever takes up the said Negro wench, and brings her to her said Mistress, shall have 20 s. reward paid by Rebecca Flavell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 May 1735.]

18 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database HARRY Smith, Ann Titt, Mrs.; Stitt Smith? RUN away from his [sic; mistress?] Mrs. Ann Titt Smith a Negro Man named Harry, of a middle Stature, speaks good English: These are to forewarn any Person whatsoever to entertain the said Fellow, or they may depend they will be prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 May 1735.]

GUAN; JUAN; speaks Spanish Van der Dussen, Alexander Run away a tall elderly Spanish Negro Man named Guan had on blew cloath Breeches with red Buttons & holes, & an oznabrigs shirt, and is supposed to lurk about Town: Whoever will bring him to me or to Goal, shall have Ten Pounds reward. ALEX. VANDER DUSSEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 June 1735.]

JAMEY; mulatto Gale, Mrs.; Beale, Othniel RUN away some Days past a Mulatto Fellow, called Jamey, (belonging to Mrs. Gale) also a young Negro Fellow called Tony (who has a very remarkable great Toe on his right Foot) belongs to Mr. Oth: Beale: They have been frequently seen in Town since they ran away. Whoever brings one or both home shall be well rewarded by OTH: BEALE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 June 1735.]

TONEY; toe mutation? Gale, Mrs.; Beale, Othniel RUN away some Days past a Mulatto Fellow, called Jamey, (belonging to Mrs. Gale) also a young Negro Fellow called Tony (who has a very remarkable great Toe on his right Foot) belongs to Mr. Oth: Beale: They have been frequently seen in Town since they ran away. Whoever brings one or both home shall be well rewarded by OTH: BEALE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 June 1735.]

PRIMUS; b. Africa; Ibo; ritual scarification Roberts, PeterRun away some time in March last from Peter Roberts of Santee, an Eboe Negro Man, by name Primus, of a very yellow complexion with Scars on each side of his Stomach down his Belly, he is a little Fellow, and was Cloathed when he went away in white Plains: Any person that will bring the said Negro to his Master, shall be well rewarded, & have all reasonable charges paid by PETER ROBERTS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 June 1735.]

VIRTUE; mustee; 1 child Bateman, Titus; Waring, Benjamin; Smith, Benjamin; Crokatt, Mr.; Crockett Run away from Titus Bateman a young Mustee Wench named Virtue with a young Child with her about two Years old, & supposed to be gone away to Edisto. She was Cloathed with a Jacket & Pettycoat of this Country wove wollen Cloath, she is about 20 Years old speak’s very good English. Whoever brings the said Wench to me or Coll. Benj. Waring’s in Goose Creek or to Benj. Smith at Mr. Crokatt’s in Charlestown shall have 3 Ł reward & all reasonable charges & whoever entertains or harbours the said Wench, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 June 1735.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Virtue Bateman, Titus; Waring, Benjamin; Smith, Benjamin; Crokatt, Mr.; Crockett Run away from Titus Bateman a young Mustee Wench named Virtue with a young Child with her

19 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database about two Years old, & supposed to be gone away to Edisto. She was Cloathed with a Jacket & Pettycoat of this Country wove wollen Cloath, she is about 20 Years old speak’s very good English. Whoever brings the said Wench to me or Coll. Benj. Waring’s in Goose Creek or to Beni Smith at Mr. Crokatt’s in Charlestown shall have 3 Ł reward & all reasonable charges & whoever entertains or harbours the said Wench, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 June 1735.]

SHADWELL Morris, Edward; Cleland & Wallace THIS is once more to forewarn all persons from entertaining or harbouring a Negro boy, bought of Mssrs. Cleland & Wallace, named Shadwell, belonging to me, or else they may certainly expect to be prosecuted, and whoever brings him to me his right Owner, shall have 10 Ł reward paid by EDW. MORRIS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 June 1735.]

JENEY; JENNY; 3 children Eagles, Richard; Godfrey, Benjamin, estate of; Branford, Mr. Run away from Richard Eagles some time in May last, a Negro Wench named Jeney, & carried with her three Children, she formerly belong’d to Mr. Benjamin Godfrey’s Estate. Whoever brings her to Mr. Branford’s on Ashley-River, or to Richard Eagles, or to Goal shall have 5 Ł reward, and will give 20 Ł to any person as will inform of the concealing or entertaining the said wench and children, so as they may be convicted thereof. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 July 1735.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 1; mother: Jeney, Jenny; 2 siblings Eagles, Richard; Godfrey, Benjamin, estate of; Branford, Mr. Run away from Richard Eagles some time in May last, a Negro Wench named Jeney, & carried with her three Children, she formerly belong’d to Mr. Benjamin Godfrey’s Estate. Whoever brings her to Mr. Branford’s on Ashley-River, or to Richard Eagles, or to Goal shall have 5 Ł reward, and will give 20 Ł to any person as will inform of the concealing or entertaining the said wench and children, so as they may be convicted thereof. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 July 1735.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 2; mother: Jeney, Jenny; 2 siblings Eagles, Richard; Godfrey, Benjamin, estate of; Branford, Mr. Run away from Richard Eagles some time in May last, a Negro Wench named Jeney, & carried with her three Children, she formerly belong’d to Mr. Benjamin Godfrey’s Estate. Whoever brings her to Mr. Branford’s on Ashley-River, or to Richard Eagles, or to Goal shall have 5 Ł reward, and will give 20 Ł to any person as will inform of the concealing or entertaining the said wench and children, so as they may be convicted thereof. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 July 1735.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 3; mother: Jeney, Jenny; 2 siblings Eagles, Richard; Godfrey, Benjamin, estate of Run away from Richard Eagles some time in May last, a Negro Wench named Jeney, & carried with her three Children, she formerly belong’d to Mr. Benjamin Godfrey’s Estate. Whoever brings her to Mr. Branford’s on Ashley-River, or to Richard Eagles, or to Goal shall have 5 Ł reward, and will give 20 Ł to any person as will inform of the concealing or entertaining the said wench and children, so as they may be convicted thereof. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 July 1735.]

DIANA

20 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Fuller, William Run away June the 30th at Mr. Wm. Fuller’s Bluff, a Negro Girl about 18 years old, she had on an oznabrigs jacket & quilted petticoat, named Diana, wratted [sic] betwixt her breasts. Whoever brings her to Mr. Wm. Fuller shall have 3 Ł reward, and reasonable charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 July 1735.]

KATE Whitfield, John; Hart, Charles, Esq. Run away from the said John Whitfield, a Negro Slave called Kate, formerly belonging to Charles Hart Esq; whoever brings the same to the said John Whitfield at Dorchester, or secures her in Charles-Town Prison, shall receive Three Pounds Reward, besides what the Law directs, by me JOHN WHITFIELD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 July 1735.]

SOHO; b. Africa; Angola; ritual scarification Mongin, David RUN away a few days ago from David Mongin an Angola Negro Man, named Soho, speaks very little English; marked all over his breast his country mark, had on when he went away a blue jacket and brown fustian breeches with garters, he’s mark’d on his right or left knee with a burn about the bigness of an english shil[ling]. Likewise another on his back also three holes on each temple, not supposed to be out of town. Any one that brings the said Negro to his master in Charlestown shall be well rewarded, and all reasonable Charges paid, by David Mongin Watch maker. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 August 1735.]

TRAMPOES; TRAMPUS; TRAMPUSE; branded W Wright, Thomas; Wright, Richard; Van der Dussen, Alexander Run away from Goose-Creek Point, a Negro Man call’d Trampoes, belonging to Mr. Thomas Wright, mark’d either upon the shoulder or Breast with a W. Whoever secures & brings him to Mr. Richard Wright or Mr. Vander Dussen shall receive 5 Pounds as a reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 August 1735.]

TOM Gadsden, Thomas; Gale, Mrs. Run away a Fortnight ago a Negro Man nam’d Tom, formerly belonging to Mrs. Gale, well known about Charles-Town but not for his goodness, if any one takes him up, and brings him to me, shall have 40 s. reward besides what the Law directs, paid by THOMAS GADSDEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 September 1735.]

SATYRA; STATIRA Beale, Othniel Run away a few Days ago from Othniel Beale a Negro Girl, named Satyra. All persons are hereby forewarned of entertaining her to their peril: And whoever brings her to her said Master, shall have 3 Ł reward paid by OTHN: BEALE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 September 1735.]

SAMBO Whitaker, Benjamin; Godfrey, Benjamin (d) Run away two Negro Men, Sambo and Towny, lately belonging to Mr. Benjamin Godfrey deceased, they are supposed to be harboured in or near Charlestown: Whoever shall apprehend them and bring them to their Master in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł reward and in proportion for either of them, besides what the Law allows. BENJ: WHITAKER.

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TOWNY Whitaker, Benjamin; Godfrey, Benjamin (d) Run away two Negro Men, Sambo and Towny, lately belonging to Mr. Benjamin Godfrey deceased, they are supposed to be harboured in or near Charlestown: Whoever shall apprehend them and bring them to their Master in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł reward and in proportion for either of them, besides what the Law allows. BENJ: WHITAKER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 September 1735.]

JACK DAVIS; mulatto Wright, Thomas; Wright, Richard; Wright, Robert Run away a Mulatto Fellow, named Jack Davis, belonging to Tho: Wright: Whoever takes up the said Fellow, and brings him to Richard or Robert Wright in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 September 1735.]

QUAW; sawyer Wickham, Nathaniel; Wells, Allen; Cattell, William, Jr. Run away the 4th of this inst. September from Nath: Wicham’s [sic] Plantation at Winyaw Ferry, three Negro Fellows named Quaw, Sam & Caesar. Quaw is a short black Fellow, with a large Cut in the bottom of his left Foot, aged about 28 years. Sam is a yellow Negro, aged about 24. And Caesar is a slim black Fellow of about 19 years, all Sawyers, speak very good English, and are sensible Fellows: Whoever brings them to Mr. Nath: Wickham’s Plantation near Dorchester, to Mr. Allen Well’s at Winyaw Ferry, or to Mr. Wm. Cattell jun., Merchant in Charlestown, shall receive 40 s. reward for each and all reasonable charges allowed them. Nath. Wickham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 September 1735.]

SAM; sawyer Wickham, Nathaniel; Wells, Allen; Cattell, William, Jr. Run away the 4th of this inst. September from Nath: Wicham’s Plantation at Winyaw Ferry, three Negro Fellows named Quaw, Sam & Caesar. Quaw is a short black Fellow, with a large Cut in the bottom of his left Foot, aged about 28 years. Sam is a yellow Negro, aged about 24. And Caesar is a slim black Fellow of about 19 years, all Sawyers, speak very good English, and are sensible Fellows: Whoever brings them to Mr. Nath: Wickham’s Plantation near Dorchester, to Mr. Allen Well’s at Winyaw Ferry, or to Mr. Wm. Cattell jun., Merchant in Charlestown, shall receive 40 s. reward for each and all reasonable charges allowed them. Nath. Wickham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 September 1735.]

CAESAR; sawyer Wickham, Nathaniel; Wells, Allen; Cattell, William, Jr. Run away the 4th of this inst. September from Nath: Wicham’s Plantation at Winyaw Ferry, three Negro Fellows named Quaw, Sam & Caesar. Quaw is a short black Fellow, with a large Cut in the bottom of his left Foot, aged about 28 years. Sam is a yellow Negro, aged about 24. And Caesar is a slim black Fellow of about 19 years, all Sawyers, speak very good English, and are sensible Fellows: Whoever brings them to Mr. Nath: Wickham’s Plantation near Dorchester, to Mr. Allen Well’s at Winyaw Ferry, or to Mr. Wm. Cattell jun., Merchant in Charlestown, shall receive 40 s. reward for each and all reasonable charges allowed them. Nath. Wickham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 September 1735.]

AMY Heyward, Thomas Run away the 3d of this Inst. November from Tho: Heyward of James Island, a young Negro

22 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Wench named Amy, this Country born, she is very black, has thick lips and large breasts, had on an oznabrig coat and jacket, and an old negro cloth Gown: Any person that will bring her to her said Master, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł reward paid by Tho: Heyward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 November 1735.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; branded AVD Vanderdussen, Alexander; Cleland & Wallace Run away from Goose-Creek a new Negro of a short slim stature, bought from Mssrs. Cleland and Wallace [slave-traders], mark’d upon the shoulder AVD in one, had on a white Negro cloath jacket and breeches: Whoever takes up the said Negro and brings him to me, shall have 5 Ł reward. ALEXANDER VANDER DUSSEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. ? November 1735.]

JEMMY Gale, Hannah [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. ? November 1735.] See JEMMY in other newspapers.

LONDON Bullock, Samuel; Power, Mary Run away from Samuel Bullock a Negro Man named London, of this Country born, speakes good English, he is of a short Stature and well sett, had on a white Negro cloath Gown & took some other clothes with him. Whoever takes up the said Negro, and delivers him to Mary Powell in Charlestown or Samuel Bullock on Wando Neck, shall have 5 Ł reward paid by either of them. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. ? November 1735.]

GUAN; JUAN; tailor Vanderdussen, Alexander Run away two Negro Men, the one a tall elderly Fellow named Guan, a Taylor by Trade, has on a blew livery Coat trimm’d with red, the other a short thick Fellow, named Steven, had on a white Negro Cloath jacket & breeches, was Patron of Mr. Vander Dussen’s wood Periauguer. Whoever secures the said Negroes and brings them either to Goal or to Mr. Vander Dussen, shall have 40 Ł for both, or 20 Ł for each by AL: VANDER DUSSEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 December 1735.]

STEVEN; boat patroon Vanderdussen, Alexander Run away two Negro Men, the one a tall elderly Fellow named Guan, a Taylor by Trade, has on a blew livery Coat trimm’d with red, the other a short thick Fellow, named Steven, had on a white Negro Cloath jacket & breeches, was Patron of Mr. Vander Dussen’s wood Periauguer. Whoever secures the said Negroes and brings them either to Goal or to Mr. Vander Dussen, shall have 40 Ł for both, or 20 Ł for each by AL: VANDER DUSSEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 December 1735.]

CAESAR; CESAR; branded AF Frissel, AlexanderRun away from Alexander Frissel in Christ Church Parish, a Negro Man of a yellow colour, named Cesar well sett, with a white Cotton Gown, branded on the left Thigh AF. Whoever takes up the said Negro and secures him that his Master may have him again, shall be reasonably rewarded by Alex. Frissel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 December 1735.]

MORRIN Garnier, Mr.; Giddens, Captain

23 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Run away about a Month ago a Negro Boy named Morrin, formerly belonging to Capt. Giddens, had on a green pair of breeches, and a brown drugget Coat. Whoever brings him to Mr. Garnier in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 February 1736.]

JULY; b. South Carolina Wright, Richard Run away from Richard Wright a young Negro Fellow call’d July this Country born, speaks good English about 5 Foot 8 Inches high, wants two of his fore Teeth. Also another Fellow, belonging to Mrs. Sarah Woodward call’d Scipio, a Mustee, a stout strong Fellow, who likewise speaks good English. Whosoever will take up the said Negroes shall have 10 Ł reward for bringing them to Goal or to the said Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 February 1736.]

SCIPIO; mustee Wright, Richard; Woodward, Sarah Run away from Richard Wright a young Negro Fellow call’d July this Country born, speaks good English about 5 Foot 8 Inches high, wants two of his fore Teeth. Also another Fellow, belonging to Mrs. Sarah Woodward call’d Scipio, a Mustee, a stout strong Fellow, who likewise speaks good English. Whosoever will take up the said Negroes shall have 10 Ł reward for bringing them to Goal or to the said Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 February 1736.]

HANNIBAL Smith, Richard; Haynes, Mr.; Mazyck, Jr., Mr. Run away the 18th Instant from Rich: Smith at Horse Savanna, a Negro Man, named Hannibal, much pock fretten in his Face, and has a great Scarr over one of his cheeks, had on white Negro Cloth Jacket and breeches: Whoever takes up the said Negro and brings him to his Master at Horse Savanna, or in Charlestown to Mr. Haynes or Mr. Mazyck jun. shall have 5 Ł reward paid by Richard Smith. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 February 1736.]

FRANCISCO; b. South America?; speaks Spanish Gadsden, Thomas Francisco a Spanish Negro, well known in Town, is run away. Any one that takes him up, shall have 2 Ł reward paid by THO: GADSDEN. Who has two pair of good working oxen to dispose of. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 February 1736.]

BETTY Petty, Mrs.; Lawe, Benjamin Run away a fortnight ago a Negro Wench, named Betty, lately belonging to Mr. Benj. Lawe’s, she had on when she went away a red Negro cloth Gown, an old silk quilted Petticoat, and Oznabrigs Shift. Whoever takes her up and brings her to Mrs. Petty in Charles-Town, shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 March 1736.]

POMPEY Barker, Thomas, Dr.; Lorey, Mrs. Run away a Negro Man named Pompey who formerly belong’d to Mrs. Lorey. Whoever shall bring the said Negro to his Master Doct. Thomas Barker shall have 10 Ł reward paid by Thomas Barker. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 March 1736.]

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DICK; lame; violinist Timothy, Lewis; Timothée, Louis; Colcock, Captain Run away a Negro Fellow named Dick, he can play on the Fiddle, and is lame: He formerly belonged to Capt. Colcock, and is well known about Town. Whoever brings him to the Printer hereof [Timothy] shall have 40 s. Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 April 1736.]

PRINCE; b. Africa; ritual scarification in form of a bird Durouseau, Daniel; Faucheraud, Gideon; Clapp, Gilson Run away the 13th of February from Savannah Town, a Negro Man named Prince, belongs to Daniel Durouseau, speaks English, has a Bird scarified on his Breast: Whoever takes him up, and brings him to Gideon Faucherau [sic; Faucheraud] at Goose-creek or to Mr. Gilson Clapp in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł reward and reasonable Charges paid by Gideon Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 April 1736.]

SIMON; b. Africa Montaigut, Samuel; Montagut; Eveleigh, Samuel; Woodward & Flowers; Lafitte, Captain Run away from my Plantation on Opuscoe Creek, 3 new Negroes named Simon, Cyrus and Peter, they are middle sized and young, and had on white negro cloth Jackets and breeches; whoever apprehends the said Negroes or any of them and delivers them to Mr. Sam: Eveleigh at Charlestown, Mssrs. Woodward and Flower[s] at Port-Royal, or Capt. Lafitte at Purrisburgh [Purrysburg], shall have 5 Ł reward for each Negro and reasonable Charges paid by me. Samuel Montaigut. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 May 1736.]

CYRUS; b. Africa Montaigut, Samuel; Montagut; Eveleigh, Samuel; Woodward & Flowers; Lafitte, Captain Run away from my Plantation on Opuscoe Creek, 3 new Negroes named Simon, Cyrus and Peter, they are middle sized and young, and had on white negro cloth Jackets and breeches; whoever apprehends the said Negroes or any of them and delivers them to Mr. Sam: Eveleigh at Charlestown, Mssrs. Woodward and Flower[s] at Port-Royal, or Capt. Lafitte at Purrisburgh, shall have 5 Ł reward for each Negro and reasonable Charges paid by me. Samuel Montaigut. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 May 1736.]

PETER; b. Africa Montaigut, Samuel; Montagut; Eveleigh, Samuel; Woodward & Flowers; Lafitte, Captain Run away from my Plantation on Opuscoe Creek, 3 new Negroes named Simon, Cyrus and Peter, they are middle sized and young, and had on white negro cloth Jackets and breeches; whoever apprehends the said Negroes or any of them and delivers them to Mr. Sam: Eveleigh at Charlestown, Mssrs. Woodward and Flower[s] at Port-Royal, or Capt. Lafitte at Purrisburgh, shall have 5 Ł reward for each Negro and reasonable Charges paid by me. Samuel Montaigut. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 May 1736.]

DICK; b. Africa; Angola Edwards, John Run away from John Edwards living on Edisto island, a white Servant Boy named Peter....he has enticed an Angola Negro to go along with him, named Dick, speaks good English, a middling Stature, has on a homespun Jacket and breeches. Whoever takes up both or either of them and brings them to me or to Goal, shall have for the white boy (who is a great Thief) 5 Ł and for the Negro 3 Ł besides all reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 May 1736.]

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AUGUST Holmes, Samuel; Serjant, Mr. Run away from My Moore [sic; Mr. Moore? or “my mooring?”?] at Port Royal a Negro Man named August, belonging to Samuel Holmes of Charlestown, he is a short well set fellow, hath a shaking in his hands, and hath been seen lately at Beauford [sic; Beaufort]: Whoever secures him and delivers him to Mr. Serjant at Beauford, or to Samuel Holmes, shall receive 3 Ł and reasonable Charges of S. Holmes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 May 1736.]

SAMPSON; b. Africa; Angola Guerin, Mary; Marion, Peter Run away about 11 Months ago an Angola Negro Man named Sampson, speaks English, very well set for strength, lost two of his fore upper teeth. Whoever brings the said Fellow to Mary Guerin or Peter Marion at Goose Creek shall have 5 Ł reward and all reasonable Charges pay’d by Mary Guerin or Peter Marion. Also good Corn to be had at the said Peter Marion of Goose-Creek. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 June 1736.]

FLORA; b. Africa; Angola Lewis Timothy Run away an Angola Negro Wench named Flora, she had on only a blue negro cloth petticoat. Whoever takes her up and gives notice, or brings her to the Printer, shall have 40 s. reward paid by him [the printer, Lewis Timothy]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 June 1736.]

MARIA Filbin, Charles; Smith, Christopher Run away from Charles Filbin since the 20th of January last, a Negro Wench named Maria, middle sized, with a Flesh Mole on one of her Cheeks, a little bald upon the head, a Scar cut with a Sickle between the left Elbow and the wrist, having on a white Cloth Jacket and Petticoat: Whoever brings the said Negro Wench to Mr. Christopher Smith in Charlestown or to Charles Filbin at his Plantation on Goose-Creek near the half way House, shall have 10 Ł reward for their pains. Charles Filbin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 July 1736.]

SABINA; mother: Tulah Allen, Andrew, estate of; Foster, Francis, overseer; Pringle, Robert; Lamboll, Thomas; Allen, John Run away about a Month ago from the Plantation late of Mr. Andrew Allen deceased, in the Parish of St. James Goose-Creek, called Thorowgood, a very likely young Negro Woman, named Sabina; she speaks good English, and is Daughter to a Negro Woman, named Tulah, living with Mr. Robert Pringle Merchant, and is supposed to be lurking or concealed in or near Charlestown; If any Person or Persons will apprehend the said runaway, and her safely deliver to Francis Foster, Overseer at the said Plantation or to Thomas Lamboll or John Allen, in Charlestown aforesaid, or make discovery where and by whom she is harbour’d or entertained, so that she may be secured, and the Offender or Offenders convicted, they shall be paid a reward of 10 Ł Current Money. And all Persons whatsoever are forbid harbouring or concealing her, upon pain of being prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the Law. THO: LAMBOLL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 July 1736.]

TULAH; daughter: Sabina Pringle, Robert

26 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Run away about a Month ago from the Plantation late of Mr. Andrew Allen deceased, in the Parish of St. James Goose-Creek, called Thorowgood, a very likely young Negro Woman, named Sabina; she speaks good English, and is Daughter to a Negro Woman, named Tulah, living with Mr. Robert Pringle Merchant, and is supposed to be lurking or concealed in or near Charlestown; If any Person or Persons will apprehend the said runaway, and her safely deliver to Francis Foster, Overseer at the said Plantation or to Thomas Lamboll or John Allen, in Charlestown aforesaid, or make discovery where and by whom she is harbour’d or entertained, so that she may be secured, and the Offender or Offenders convicted, they shall be paid a reward of 10 Ł Current Money. And all Persons whatsoever are forbid harbouring or concealing her, upon pain of being prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the Law. THO: LAMBOLL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 July 1736.]

BRAVEBOY; b. South Carolina; mutilated Millechamp, Timothy; Laurans, John; Lawrence; Laurens Stolen or Stray’d a large black Mare, branded on the off Shoulder and hip IP. Also run away a Negro Man named Braveboy, this Country born, who speaks very good English, and has lately lost the first joint of his middle Finger on the left Hand. Whoever brings them to the Parsonage at Goose-Creek, or to Mr. John Laurans Sadler in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward for each from Timothy Millechamp. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 July 1736.]

BOSTON White, Nathan Run away from Nathan White near Dorchester about a Month ago, a middle aged short well set Negro named Boston, speaks good English, and had on when he went away a blue Negro Cloth Jacket. Whoever apprehends and brings the said Negro to his Master shall have 5 Ł reward from me. NATHAN WHITE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 July 1736.]

JACK Wright, Robert; Russell, Major Run away (in April last) from Lockwoods Mine, near Major Russells, a lusty young Negro Fellow named Jack, speaks good English, had large eyes, and a white spot on his throat, and had on when he went away, a brown jacket with brass buttons. Whoever will bring the said Negro to the Subscriber at Dorchester, or give any intelligence of him, so that he may be had, shall have Five Pounds reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by ROB. WRIGHT. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 August 1736.]

DOLL; milk-woman Whitfield, J.; Hart, Charles, Esq., (d) Run away from John Whitfield an old well set Negro wench named Doll, formerly a Milk-woman, belonging to Charles Hart Esq; deceased. Whoever brings the said Negro to her Master at Dorchester, shall have 6 Ł reward, (or 40 s. delivering her to the common Goal) by J. Whitfield, who has a House and Lott pleasantly situated at Dorchester to dispose of. N.B. Whoever conceals the said Wench, will be prosecuted as the law directs. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

BELLA; (male) LeBrasseur, Francis Ran away about three Months ago from Habshaw Plantation on Wando River a Negro Man named Bella [sic], hath a sore Eye and is well known in Charlestown, also a short woman named Sara, and 2 tall thin Boys named Sancho and Drummer, with a short Fellow named Evelye, all cloathed

27 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database in white cotton cloth. Whoever shall secure all or any of them and bring them to the Subscriber, shall be rewarded and all charges paid as the Law directs. And any white person who can inform and give evidence against the Inticer or Entertainer of them, so as to convict them, shall immediately upon such Conviction receive 20 Ł as a reward from Fran. Le Brasseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

SARA LeBrasseur, Francis Ran away about three Months ago from Habshaw Plantation on Wando River a Negro Man named Bella [sic], hath a sore Eye and is well known in Charlestown, also a short woman named Sara, and 2 tall thin Boys named Sancho and Drummer, with a short Fellow named Evelye, all cloathed in white cotton cloth. Whoever shall secure all or any of them and bring them to the Subscriber, shall be rewarded and all charges paid as the Law directs. And any white person who can inform and give evidence against the Inticer or Entertainer of them, so as to convict them, shall immediately upon such Conviction receive 20 Ł as a reward from Fran. Le Brasseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

SANCHO LeBrasseur, Francis Ran away about three Months ago from Habshaw Plantation on Wando River a Negro Man named Bella [sic], hath a sore Eye and is well known in Charlestown, also a short woman named Sara, and 2 tall thin Boys named Sancho and Drummer, with a short Fellow named Evelye, all cloathed in white cotton cloth. Whoever shall secure all or any of them and bring them to the Subscriber, shall be rewarded and all charges paid as the Law directs. And any white person who can inform and give evidence against the Inticer or Entertainer of them, so as to convict them, shall immediately upon such Conviction receive 20 Ł as a reward from Fran. Le Brasseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

DRUMMER LeBrasseur, Francis Ran away about three Months ago from Habshaw Plantation on Wando River a Negro Man named Bella [sic], hath a sore Eye and is well known in Charlestown, also a short woman named Sara, and 2 tall thin Boys named Sancho and Drummer, with a short Fellow named Evelye, all cloathed in white cotton cloth. Whoever shall secure all or any of them and bring them to the Subscriber, shall be rewarded and all charges paid as the Law directs. And any white person who can inform and give evidence against the Inticer or Entertainer of them, so as to convict them, shall immediately upon such Conviction receive 20 Ł as a reward from Fran. Le Brasseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

EVELYE; EVELEIGH; (male) LeBrasseur, Francis Ran away about three Months ago from Habshaw Plantation on Wando River a Negro Man named Bella [sic], hath a sore Eye and is well known in Charlestown, also a short woman named Sara, and 2 tall thin Boys named Sancho and Drummer, with a short Fellow named Evelye, all cloathed in white cotton cloth. Whoever shall secure all or any of them and bring them to the Subscriber, shall be rewarded and all charges paid as the Law directs. And any white person who can inform and give evidence against the Inticer or Entertainer of them, so as to convict them, shall immediately upon such Conviction receive 20 Ł as a reward from Fran. Le Brasseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

NARFUS Hammerton, Secretary

28 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Whereas a young Negro Fellow about 20, called Narfus, belonging to Secretary Hammerton, is run away from his Master, and suposed to be gone to the Northward, he had on a Linnen Wastcoat and Breeches only. Whoever secures him or gives intelligence of him that he may be had again shall receive 10 Ł reward from his said Master. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 September 1736.]

ANONYMOUS MAN 1; b. Africa; Gambia Lawson, John; Guerard, John; Coe, Captain; Monck, Thomas GONE away from Mitton Plantation in St. John’s Parish 3 Gambia Negroes, bought of Mr. John Guerard out of the Cargo imported by Capt. Coe. Whoever brings the said Negroes to Mr. John Lawson at Mitton Plantation aforesaid, or to Thomas Monck in Charlestown, shall receive six Ł reward for the three, or 40 s. for each. They had on grayish Negro Jackets and Breeches with brass or white mettal Buttons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 September 1736.] [See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for information on this ship’s cargo of African slaves. A South Carolina Gazette notice of the slave sale was 21 August; the date of sale was 25 August 1736; the ship was the Princess Caroline out of Gambia, Captain Coe, with a cargo of 148 slaves, of whom 130 were adult and 18 were children; the importers were the firm of Hill & Guerard.]

ANONYMOUS MAN 2; b. Africa; Gambia Lawson, John; Guerard, John; Coe, Captain; Monck, Thomas GONE away from Mitton Plantation in St. John’s Parish 3 Gambia Negroes, bought of Mr. John Guerard out of the Cargo imported by Capt. Coe. Whoever brings the said Negroes to Mr. John Lawson at Mitton Plantation aforesaid, or to Thomas Monck in Charlestown, shall receive six Ł reward for the three, or 40 s. for each. They had on grayish Negro Jackets and Breeches with brass or white mettal Buttons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 September 1736.] [See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for information on this ship’s cargo of African slaves. A South Carolina Gazette notice of the slave sale was 21 August; the date of sale was 25 August 1736; the ship was the Princess Caroline out of Gambia, Captain Coe, with a cargo of 148 slaves, of whom 130 were adult and 18 were children; the importers were the firm of Hill & Guerard.]

ANONYMOUS MAN 3; b. Africa; Gambia Lawson, John; Guerard, John; Coe, Captain; Monck, Thomas GONE away from Mitton Plantation in St. John’s Parish 3 Gambia Negroes, bought of Mr. John Guerard out of the Cargo imported by Capt. Coe. Whoever brings the said Negroes to Mr. John Lawson at Mitton Plantation aforesaid, or to Thomas Monck in Charlestown, shall receive six Ł reward for the three, or 40 s. for each. They had on grayish Negro Jackets and Breeches with brass or white mettal Buttons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 September 1736.] [See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for information on this ship’s cargo of African slaves. A South Carolina Gazette notice of the slave sale was 21 August; the date of sale was 25 August 1736; the ship was the Princess Caroline out of Gambia, Captain Coe, with a cargo of 148 slaves, of whom 130 were adult and 18 were children; the importers were the firm of Hill & Guerard.]

BEALLER; BELLA Harvey, William; Murlains, Mrs.; Mullins? Run away a Week ago, a Negro Woman named Bealler, formerly belonging to Mrs. Murlains and is very well known about the Town. Whoever brings her to her Master William Harvey in Charlestown, shall be rewarded as the Law directs. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 October 1736.]

CLEMENT; b. South Carolina; cooper

29 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Johnson, Thomas Run away from Thomas Johnson’s Plantation joining the Ponds, 2 Negro Fellows, one by Name Clement, a Cooper born in the Country, the other named Cato very well known. Whoever will bring the said Negroes to the said Plantation to Thomas Johnson, shall receive 3 Ł for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 October 1736.]

CATO Johnson, Thomas Run away from Thomas Johnson’s Plantation joining the Ponds, 2 Negro Fellows, one by Name Clement, a Cooper born in the Country, the other named Cato very well known. Whoever will bring the said Negroes to the said Plantation to Thomas Johnson, shall receive 3 Ł for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 October 1736.]

SEPTEMBER; b. Africa; Gambia Monck, Thomas; Guerard, Peter; Coe, Captain Run away about 3 Weeks ago, 2 New Gambia Negroes, bought of Mr. Guerrard out of the Cargoe imported by Capt. Coe, they had on brownish jackets and Breeches with Brass or white mettle buttons, and are named September & October. Whoever takes up the said Negroes, and brings them to Mitton Plantation in St. John’s Parish, or to me in Charlestown, shall receive 4 Ł reward or 2 Ł Currency for each. Tho: Monck. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 October 1736.] [See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for information on this ship’s cargo of African slaves. A South Carolina Gazette notice of the slave sale was 21 August; the date of sale was 25 August 1736; the ship was the Princess Caroline out of Gambia, Captain Coe, with a cargo of 148 slaves, of whom 130 were adult and 18 were children; the importers were the firm of Hill & Guerard.]

OCTOBER; b. Africa; Gambia Monck, Thomas; Guerard, Peter; Coe, Captain Run away about 3 Weeks ago, 2 New Gambia Negroes, bought of Mr. Guerrard out of the Cargoe imported by Capt. Coe, they had on brownish jackets and Breeches with Brass or white mettle buttons, and are named September & October. Whoever takes up the said Negroes, and brings them to Mitton Plantation in St. John’s Parish, or to me in Charlestown, shall receive 4 Ł reward or 2 Ł Currency for each. Tho: Monck. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 October 1736.] [See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for information on this ship’s cargo of African slaves. A South Carolina Gazette notice of the slave sale was 21 August; the date of sale was 25 August 1736; the ship was the Princess Caroline out of Gambia, Captain Coe, with a cargo of 148 slaves, of whom 130 were adult and 18 were children; the importers were the firm of Hill & Guerard.]

JOHN; b. West Indies Hawys, Thomas Run away the 25th of this Inst. from Tho. Hawys at the Crown-Inn, a Negro named John, West- India born, aged about 40, had on when he went away a blue bays Jacket, cloth colour breches or ticken [mattress ticking] strip’d. Whoever secures him, shall have 3 Ł and all Charges, and be it to their Peril that entertains him. Thomas Hawys. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 October 1736.]

JACK; sister: Mulatto Kate Satur, Abraham; Chardon, Mr.; Lasserre, William Run away about 13 Months ago, a Negro Man named Jack, about 20 Years of age, middle Size, thick lipp’d, and Brother to Mollato Kate belonging to Mr. Chardon. Whoever secures the said Negro, and delivers him to me at my Plantation at Santee, or to Mr. William Lasserre Merchant in Charlestown, shall receive 10 Ł reward if deliver’d to me at my Plantation & 5 Ł if delivered in

30 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Town. N.B. Whoever entertains the said Negro will be prosecuted as the Law directs, by me the Owner of said Negro. Abraham Satur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 December 1736.]

KATE; MULATTO KATE; brother: Jack Chardon, Mr. Run away about 13 Months ago, a Negro Man named Jack, about 20 Years of age, middle Size, thick lipp’d, and Brother to Mollato Kate belonging to Mr. Chardon. Whoever secures the said Negro, and delivers him to me at my Plantation at Santee, or to Mr. William Lasserre Merchant in Charlestown, shall receive 10 Ł reward if deliver’d to me at my Plantation & 5 Ł if delivered in Town. N.B. Whoever entertains the said Negro will be prosecuted as the Law directs, by me the Owner of said Negro. Abraham Satur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 December 1736.]

PITHINA; PYTHINA Watsone, John; Watson; Legare, Mr. Run away a Negro Wench about 35 Years of age, middle siz’d, named Pithina, formerly liv’d with Mr. Legree [sic; Legare]. Whoever secures the said Negro, and delivers her in Town to John Watsone, shall receive 7 Ł reward. Whoever entertains her shall be punish’d to the utmost Rigour of the Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 January 1737.]

TONY; sailor Bard, Peter; Howell, John Run away the 12th Instant, from on board the Snow Molley, John Howell, Master, a Negro Boy named Tony, had on a brown or red Jacket, and oznabrig Trousers. Whoever takes up and brings him on board the said Snow, shall have 5 Ł reward by Peter Bard. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 January 1737.]

DIANA; 1 child Wright, Richard; Godfrey, Mr. RUN away about two Months ago, a likely young Negro Wench named Diana, formerly belonging to Mr. Godfrey, has with her a Child of two Years old, she is supposed to be harbour’d by her Relations, on Ashley-River or James-Island. Whoever secures and brings her to Goal, or to Richard Wright’s in Charlestown, shall receive 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 January 1737.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Diana Wright, Richard; Godfrey, Mr. RUN away about two Months ago, a likely young Negro Wench named Diana, formerly belonging to Mr. Godfrey, has with her a Child of two Years old, she is supposed to be harbour’d by her Relations, on Ashley-River or James-Island. Whoever secures and brings her to Goal, or to Richard Wright’s in Charlestown, shall receive 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 January 1737.]

WILL; b. Africa; Angola Donning, William; Donning, George; Wragg, Joseph, Esq. Stray’d from the Plantation of William Donning at the Ponds Plantation, 2 Negro Men, one named named Will the other Tom, Angola Slaves; bought about 2 Months ago of Joseph Wragg Esq: the one a tall Fellow with a red Jacket, blue Trowsers and Cap, the other a middling sized Fellow very black, he had on a brown Jacket, blue Trowsers and Cap. Any Person bringing the said Slaves to the said Plantation, shall have 4 Ł for the two or 2 Ł for the one by George Donning.

31 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 February 1737.] [Joseph Wragg & Co., slave-traders, received a shipment of 300 slaves from Angola, by the ship Phoenix, Captain D. Arthur, on 6 November 1736. The slave-sale date was 10 November. This is likely to be the sale mentioned above. Wragg had two prior sales, in October 27 and November 2, of slaves from Angola; but nothing in early 1737, until February. See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for further information.]

TOM; b. Africa; Angola Donning, William; Donning, George; Wragg, Joseph, Esq. Stray’d from the Plantation of William Donning at the Ponds Plantation, 2 Negro Men, one named named Will the other Tom, Angola Slaves; bought about 2 Months ago of Joseph Wragg Esq: the one a tall Fellow with a red Jacket, blue Trowsers and Cap, the other a middling sized Fellow very black, he had on a brown Jacket, blue Trowsers and Cap. Any Person bringing the said Slaves to the said Plantation, shall have 4 Ł for the two or 2 Ł for the one by George Donning. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 February 1737.] [Joseph Wragg & Co., slave-traders, received a shipment of 300 slaves from Angola, by the ship Phoenix, Captain D. Arthur, on 6 November 1736. The slave-sale date was 10 November. This is likely to be the sale mentioned above. Wragg had two prior sales, in October 27 and November 2, of slaves from Angola; but nothing in early 1737, until February. See Peter Wood, Black Majority, 1974:336-337, for further information.]

CYRUS Trott, Nicholas Run away from Nicholas Trott a Negro Man named Cyrus, a lusty fat young Fellow, had on when he went away a blue shirt, Jacket and Breeches of blue Plains, with broad flat brass buttons, he has run away several times, 1st from the Hagan Plantation and last on Christmas day from the Point where Mr. Trott dwells; he had been seen lately about the Town. Whoever brings him home, to his Master and Mistress, shall receive 3 Ł reward paid by Nicholas Trott or his wife. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 February 1737.]

SARAH; mustee; branded FG Goddard, Francis, Captain Run away from Capt. Francis Goddard a Mustee Wench named Sarah, branded on the right cheek and right shoulder with FG, if any person will bring the said Wench to Capt. Fr. Goddard’s Plantation at Canehoy [Cainhoy] shall be handsomely rewarded. It is supposed she is kept by some person that has a mind to purchase her, but such as harbours her may depend upon being prosecuted at Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 March 1737.]

CUDJO; CUDJOE; b. Africa; Angola; branded TMONCK Monck, Thomas; Duffey, Henry RUN AWAY a lusty strong well set Angola Fellow named Cudjo, has been about two Years in the Country, is branded on his right Breast T MONCK. Whoever takes up the said Negro and carries him to Henry Duffey at Mitton Plantation in St. John’s Parish, or brings him to me in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł currency reward by Tho: Monck. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 March 1737.]

CYRUS Ellery, Thomas; Bayly, John; Bailey Run away from Tho: Ellery, a Negro Man named Cyrus, that formerly belong’d to Mr. John Bayly Of Goose Creek. Whoever will bring him to said Ellery, at his Plantation nigh Childsbury or to the common Goal in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward paid by Tho: Ellery. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 March 1737.]

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LUCY; b. Africa Norman, Barak Run away a Fortnight ago from Barak Norman at Dorchester, a Negro Wench, named Lucy, she is a new Negro, and speaks no English, middle sized and well set, had on a Jacket and Petticoat of white Negro Cloth, and carried with her two Crocus Aprons, and has been seen towards Town. Whoever brings her to her said Master, shall have 2 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 March 1737.]

JACK BISSET Gracia, Francis; Bedon, Henry Run away the first Day of May last, a Negro Man, formerly known or call’d by the Name of Jack Bissett, he is a black Fellow, much pitted with the small Pox. Whoever takes him up and brings him to Mr. Henry Bedon’s in Charlestown, or to his Master on James-Island, shall receive 10 Ł reward paid by FRANCIS GRACIA. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 March 1737.]

LUCY; mustee Burnham, Nicholas Run away of the Town Neck, a Mustee Wench, named Lucy. Whoever brings her to Nich: Burnham at his Plantation, or to Goal in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward. These are further to give notice that no Master of any Vessel do carry her off, if she is ship’d, she will be ship’d by the white man that keeps her Company. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 April 1737.]

CUBBA; CUBA Flavell, [Rebecca?] Mrs. Run away Tuesday last from Mrs. Flavell a Negro Girl named Cubba, about 14 Years of Age, carried all her Cloathes and a very large Rugg with her. Whoever takes her up and brings her to her Mistress, shall have 40 s. reward. Whoever entertains or harbours the said Negro Girl, may depend upon being prosecuted to the utmost severity of the Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 May 1737.]

FLORA; daughter: Katey Ellery, Thomas; Ratton, Richard Whereas Richard Ratton about 20 Days since run off this Province, and carried with him a Negro Woman named Flora, and her Child Katey, the proper Negroes of Th. Ellery of the said Province Gent.; These are therefore to forewarn all persons not to buy the said Slaves, and if any person shall apprehend the said Ratton, so as he may be prosecuted for the above Offence, shall receive 50 Ł reward from the said Ellery upon his being convicted, and shall also receive from the said Ellery the further sum of 50 Ł upon delivering the said Woman and Child to him. Tho: Ellery May 3, 1737. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 May 1737.]

DIE Grimball, Paul; Gitten, Mr., estate of; Tatner, Thomas; Hutchinson, Robton Run away from Paul Grimball on Edisto Island, a Young Negro Wench, named Die, formerly belonging to the Estate of Mr. Gitten’s, she had on when she went away, a blue Negro Cloath Coat and Jacket, she is a black slim Wench. Whoever takes up the said Wench and brings her to Mr. Tho: Tatner’s on Stono, or to Mr. Robton Hutchinson in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł reward. Paul Grimball. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 June 1737.]

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CAROLINA; (male); b. Africa; Gambia Eveleigh, Samuel Run away from Geo: Austin about Three Months ago, a tall Gambia Negro Man, named Carolina, about 25 years of age, speaks very bad English. Whoever will give intelligence of him to Sam. Eveleigh in Charles-Town (his present Master) so that he may be apprehended shall have 4 Ł reward from said Eveleigh, and any one who shall hereafter employ him, shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 June 1737.]

HANIBAL; HANNIBAL Daniel, John Run away 4 Negro Fellows, Two of them is suppos’d to be harbour’d on Town-Neck, one a well set black Fellow, about 25 Years of Age, with a Scarr on his Forehead occasioned by a Cut, named Hanibal, the other is a slim middle siz’d black Fellow, talks pretty much and is about 30; whoever takes up either or both of the above Fellows, shall have 10 Ł for each, on the Delivery of them to their Master, and the other 2 are both short young Fellows, one had on when he went away 2 Irons on his Feet, named Hercules, and the other Carolina: Whoever takes up either or both of them, shall have 40 s. paid for each, on their Delivery unto John Daniel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1737.]

ANONYMOUS MAN Daniel, John Run away 4 Negro Fellows, Two of them is suppos’d to be harbour’d on Town-Neck, one a well set black Fellow, about 25 Years of Age, with a Scarr on his Forehead occasioned by a Cut, named Hanibal, the other is a slim middle siz’d black Fellow, talks pretty much and is about 30; whoever takes up either or both of the above Fellows, shall have 10 Ł for each, on the Delivery of them to their Master, and the other 2 are both short young Fellows, one had on when he went away 2 Irons on his Feet, named Hercules, and the other Carolina: Whoever takes up either or both of them, shall have 40 s. paid for each, on their Delivery unto John Daniel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1737.]

HERCULES Daniel, John Run away 4 Negro Fellows, Two of them is suppos’d to be harbour’d on Town-Neck, one a well set black Fellow, about 25 Years of Age, with a Scarr on his Forehead occasioned by a Cut, named Hanibal, the other is a slim middle siz’d black Fellow, talks pretty much and is about 30; whoever takes up either or both of the above Fellows, shall have 10 Ł for each, on the Delivery of them to their Master, and the other 2 are both short young Fellows, one had on when he went away 2 Irons on his Feet, named Hercules, and the other Carolina: Whoever takes up either or both of them, shall have 40 s. paid for each, on their Delivery unto John Daniel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1737.]

CAROLINA; (male) Daniel, John Run away 4 Negro Fellows, Two of them is suppos’d to be harbour’d on Town-Neck, one a well set black Fellow, about 25 Years of Age, with a Scarr on his Forehead occasioned by a Cut, named Hanibal, the other is a slim middle siz’d black Fellow, talks pretty much and is about 30; whoever takes up either or both of the above Fellows, shall have 10 Ł for each, on the Delivery of them to their Master, and the other 2 are both short young Fellows, one had on when he went away 2 Irons on his Feet, named Hercules, and the other Carolina: Whoever takes up either or both of them, shall have 40 s. paid for each, on their Delivery unto John Daniel.

34 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1737.]

BELLAR; BELLA Run away about 5 Weeks ago, an old Negro Woman, named Bellar, very well known in Charlestown. Whoever takes her up and brings her to me, shall be well rewarded, and I likewise forewarn any Person to employ her without a Ticket from me. Ann Le Brasseur. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1737.]

PRIMUS Jordan, James RUN AWAY about 2 Weeks ago from James Jordan in Charlestown, Perriauger Man, a Negro Fellow named Primus, a tall lusty well set Fellow, with a down Look, had on an Oznabrigs Jacket and Breeches, but has been seen since with a red Coat & Leather Breeches. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his said Master shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 July 1737.]

CAESAR; CASAR Wright, Robert; Wickham, Major; Roper, William RUN AWAY from Robert Wright, a well set Negro Man about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, speaks very good English, his Name is Casar, and formerly belonged to Major Wickham, and is supposed to be about Dorchester. Whoever brings the said fellow to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 July 1737.]

JUNO Hume, Robert Run away from Robert Hume a Negro Wench, named Juno. Whoever apprehends her and brings her to her Master, shall have 2 Ł paid by Robert Hume. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 July 1737.]

MOLL Watson, Mr.; Morgan, Mrs. RUN AWAY about a Week ago a Negro Wench, named Moll, she formerly lived with Mrs. Morgan, and was used to go about Town to sell Things. Whoever secures her and brings her to Mr. Watson Merchant in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 July 1737.]

CUFFEE; lame; carpenter Golightley, Cutel; Golightly, Cutchel; Mackey, Joseph, estate of; Wallis, Mr.; Pinckney, William, Captain RUN AWAY about 3 Weeks ago, a Negro Fellow, named Cuffee, bought at the Sale of the Estate of the late Mr. Joseph Mackey Carpenter, with whom he used to work, he is a short black Fellow, of a dull heavy Countenance, with one Leg bent, as tho’ it had been broke, is known in most Parts of this Province, and now it’s thought he’s gone to Mr. Wallis’s Plantation on Santee River. Whoever brings the said Cuffee to Capt. Wm. Pinckney in Charlestown, or to the Subscriber’s Plantation on the Horseshoe Savannah, shall be well rewarded. Cutel Golightly. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 July 1737.]

SHARPER Cleland & Wallace; Rowling, Charles RUN AWAY the 6th Instant, from the Scooner Endeavour, Charles Rowling Master, a Negro Boy, named Sharper, he is well set, and had on when he went away a blue Jacket, and Oznabrigs

35 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Trousers. Whoever brings him to Messrs. Cleland and Wallace in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 July 1737.]

CLAWSS; CLAUS; b. Africa; Angola Porcher, Isaac RUN AWAY from the Plantation of Isaac Porcher on Wassamsaw, a new Angola Negro Man, named Clawss, he is a small Fellow, and very black, he had on when he went away a Breeches, Jacket and Cap of white Plains, pretty much worn and dirty, any Person who shall apprehend the said Negro man, and bring him to his Master, or to Goal in Charlestown, or give Information so as he may be had again, shall receive 2 Ł reward and all Charges paid by Isaac Porcher. N.B. As there is abundance of Negroes in this Province of that Nation, he may chance to be harbour’d among some of them, therefore all masters are desired to give notice to all their Slaves who shall receive the same reward, if they take up the said Run-away. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 August 1737.]

SCIPIO Woodward, Sarah [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 September 1737.] See SCIPIO in other newspapers.

PETER; b. South Carolina O’Brien, Kennedy; Roche, Jordan; Coleman, John; Kerr, Mrs. RUN AWAY from Kennedy OBrien, a young Negro Fellow, named Peter, he was born in Mrs. Kerr’s Family, did afterwards belong to Mr. John Coleman the Indian Trader, and after that to Mr. Jordan Roche. He is well known in Charlestown, and has been lately seen with the fishing Negroes, at the Markett place. Whoever apprehends him shall have 4 Ł reward from Kennedy OBrien. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 November 1737.]

PAUL; b. Africa Wright, Thomas; Roper, William Ran away from Tho: Wright’s Plantation near Silk-Hope, an indented Servant Man....Also run away about two Months since, a Negro-Man, named Paul, he can’t speak any English, having been only one Year in a Plantation. Whoever brings him to Tho: Wright’s Plantation, or to Wm. Roper of Charlestown, shall receive 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 November 1737.]

STEPHEN; boat patroon; boatman Vanderdussen, Alexander Run away a Short squat Negro Man, named Stephen, was Patroon of a large Wood Boat, also a lusty strong Angola Negro, flat Nose, and much marked with the small Pox, is branded on the Shoulder AD. Whoever takes up those Negroes and carries them to Goal, or my Plantation in Goose-Creek, shall receive 10 Ł for the first and 5 Ł for the other. Alexander Vander Dussen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 November 1737.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; Angola; branded AD Vanderdussen, Alexander Run away a Short squat Negro Man, named Stephen, was Patroon of a large Wood Boat, also a lusty strong Angola Negro, flat Nose, and much marked with the small Pox, is branded on the Shoulder AD. Whoever takes up those Negroes and carries them to Goal, or my Plantation in Goose-Creek, shall receive 10 Ł for the first and 5 Ł for the other. Alexander Vander Dussen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 November 1737.]

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MOSES; mulatto; fisherman; net-maker Arnett, David; Gibbes, Henry, Esq. Run away about 3 Months ago from David Arnett, a lusty Mollato Man, by Name , he is well known in Charlestown, having been a Fisherman there for some time, & hath been often employed in knitting of Nets. Whoever apprehends the said Mollato Man Moses, and brings him to his said Master David Arnett on Wando Neck, or to Henry Gibbes Esq; in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł reward; and all Persons whatsoever employing or entertaining the said Mollato Man Moses, may expect to be prosecuted With the utmost Rigour of the Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 November 1737.]

CUFFEE Cattle; Cattell, William, Jr.; Summers, John; White, Dr.; Nelson, Mr. RUN AWAY from Charlestown the 7th Inst. two Negro Men, named Cuffee and Hercules lately belonging to John Summers, and supposed to be gone to Mr. Nelson’s Plantation. Any person taking and delivering them to Doct. White at Dorchester, or Wm. Cattle jun. in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded. The said Cattel has a choice Parcel of new Corn.... [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 December 1737.]

HERCULES Cattle; Cattell, William, Jr.; Summers, John; White, Dr.; Nelson, Mr. RUN AWAY from Charlestown the 7th Inst. two Negro Men, named Cuffee and Hercules lately belonging to John Summers, and supposed to be gone to Mr. Nelson’s Plantation. Any person taking and delivering them to Doct. White at Dorchester, or Wm. Cattle jun. in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded. The said Cattel has a choice Parcel of new Corn.... [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 December 1737.]

LEVI; b. Africa; Angola Martin, William; White, George; Johnson, Mr. Run away from my Pettiauger at Elliot’s-Bridge, two Negro Fellows, one an Angola Negro, named Levi, about 19 Years old, has a silver Bobb in his right Ear, the other an Ebo Negro, named Kent; they had on Gowns of brown Kearsy with Breeches of the same, and are both supposed to be up the Path, within 3 or 4 Miles from Town. Whoever apprehends them and brings them to Mr. Geo: White in Broad-street, or to Mr. Johnson, Clark of the Market, shall have 40 s. for each from Wm. Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 January 1738.]

KENT; b. Africa; Ibo Martin, William; White, George; Johnson, Mr. Run away from my Pettiauger at Elliot’s-Bridge, two Negro Fellows, one an Angola Negro, named Levi, about 19 Years old, has a silver Bobb in his right Ear, the other an Ebo Negro, named Kent; they had on Gowns of brown Kearsy with Breeches of the same, and are both supposed to be up the Path, within 3 or 4 Miles from Town. Whoever apprehends them and brings them to Mr. Geo: White in Broad-street, or to Mr. Johnson, Clark of the Market, shall have 40 s. for each from Wm. Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 January 1738.]

TRAMPUSE; TRAMPUS; TRAMPOES; b. Africa; branded TW Wright, Thomas Run away from Tho: Wright, about two Years since, a Negro Man named Trampuse, branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, he could not speak English when he went away. If any Person gives any Intelligence of him so that he may be apprehended or discovered, shall receive upon

37 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Demand 50 Ł reward. Also run away in August last, a Negro Man named Paul, who had been one Year in my Plantation near Silk-Hope, he spoke little or no English. Whoever brings him to said Plantation, or can give any Intelligence of him, shall have 10 Ł paid upon Demand. Also run away in November last, a Negro Man named Charles, he speaks pretty good English, is an elderly Fellow, is branded TW in one, on the right Shoulder, and has had a large Cut on the Small of his Back, he is supposed to be harboured by the Negroes of Silk-Hope Plantation. Whosoever apprehends him and brings him to my Plantation near Silk-Hope, shall have 5 Ł . Also run away in January last, from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two new Negro Men, they speak but little English, they are branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, one of them is named Will, the other Summer. If any Person brings them to said Plantation, shall receive 40 s. reward for each. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1738.]

PAUL; b. Africa?; branded? Wright, Thomas Run away from Tho: Wright, about two Years since, a Negro Man named Trampuse, branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, he could not speak English when he went away. If any Person gives any Intelligence of him so that he may be apprehended or discovered, shall receive upon Demand 50 Ł reward. Also run away in August last, a Negro Man named Paul, who had been one Year in my Plantation near Silk-Hope, he spoke little or no English. Whoever brings him to said Plantation, or can give any Intelligence of him, shall have 10 Ł paid upon Demand. Also run away in November last, a Negro Man named Charles, he speaks pretty good English, is an elderly Fellow, is branded TW in one, on the right Shoulder, and has had a large Cut on the Small of his Back, he is supposed to be harboured by the Negroes of Silk-Hope Plantation. Whosoever apprehends him and brings him to my Plantation near Silk-Hope, shall have 5 Ł . Also run away in January last, from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two new Negro Men, they speak but little English, they are branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, one of them is named Will, the other Summer. If any Person brings them to said Plantation, shall receive 40 s. reward for each. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1738.]

CHARLES; b. Africa?; branded TW Wright, Thomas Run away from Tho: Wright, about two Years since, a Negro Man named Trampuse, branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, he could not speak English when he went away. If any Person gives any Intelligence of him so that he may be apprehended or discovered, shall receive upon Demand 50 Ł reward. Also run away in August last, a Negro Man named Paul, who had been one Year in my Plantation near Silk-Hope, he spoke little or no English. Whoever brings him to said Plantation, or can give any Intelligence of him, shall have 10 Ł paid upon Demand. Also run away in November last, a Negro Man named Charles, he speaks pretty good English, is an elderly Fellow, is branded TW in one, on the right Shoulder, and has had a large Cut on the Small of his Back, he is supposed to be harboured by the Negroes of Silk-Hope Plantation. Whosoever apprehends him and brings him to my Plantation near Silk-Hope, shall have 5 Ł . Also run away in January last, from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two new Negro Men, they speak but little English, they are branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, one of them is named Will, the other Summer. If any Person brings them to said Plantation, shall receive 40 s. reward for each. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1738.]

WILL; b. Africa; branded TW Wright, Thomas Run away from Tho: Wright, about two Years since, a Negro Man named Trampuse, branded on

38 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database the right Shoulder TW in one, he could not speak English when he went away. If any Person gives any Intelligence of him so that he may be apprehended or discovered, shall receive upon Demand 50 Ł reward. Also run away in August last, a Negro Man named Paul, who had been one Year in my Plantation near Silk-Hope, he spoke little or no English. Whoever brings him to said Plantation, or can give any Intelligence of him, shall have 10 Ł paid upon Demand. Also run away in November last, a Negro Man named Charles, he speaks pretty good English, is an elderly Fellow, is branded TW in one, on the right Shoulder, and has had a large Cut on the Small of his Back, he is supposed to be harboured by the Negroes of Silk-Hope Plantation. Whosoever apprehends him and brings him to my Plantation near Silk-Hope, shall have 5 Ł . Also run away in January last, from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two new Negro Men, they speak but little English, they are branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, one of them is named Will, the other Summer. If any Person brings them to said Plantation, shall receive 40 s. reward for each. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1738.]

SUMMER; b. Africa; branded TW Wright, Thomas Run away from Tho: Wright, about two Years since, a Negro Man named Trampuse, branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, he could not speak English when he went away. If any Person gives any Intelligence of him so that he may be apprehended or discovered, shall receive upon Demand 50 Ł reward. Also run away in August last, a Negro Man named Paul, who had been one Year in my Plantation near Silk-Hope, he spoke little or no English. Whoever brings him to said Plantation, or can give any Intelligence of him, shall have 10 Ł paid upon Demand. Also run away in November last, a Negro Man named Charles, he speaks pretty good English, is an elderly Fellow, is branded TW in one, on the right Shoulder, and has had a large Cut on the Small of his Back, he is supposed to be harboured by the Negroes of Silk-Hope Plantation. Whosoever apprehends him and brings him to my Plantation near Silk-Hope, shall have 5 Ł . Also run away in January last, from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two new Negro Men, they speak but little English, they are branded on the right Shoulder TW in one, one of them is named Will, the other Summer. If any Person brings them to said Plantation, shall receive 40 s. reward for each. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1738.]

PRINCE; b. Africa; Gambia Sommers, George; Fley, Mr. RUN AWAY from Mr. George Sommer’s the Beginning of August last, two tall Gambia Negro Men, named Prince and Chopco, talk but little English, which I suppose to be harbour’d at some Plantation. If any Person will inform me where the said Negroes are entertained, shall have 40 Ł for each; and any Person bringing them to Mr. Fley [sic] in Charlestown, or my Plantation at Beach-Hill on Edisto River, shall have 20 Ł for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 February 1738.]

CHOPCO; b. Africa; Gambia Sommers, George; Fley, Mr. RUN AWAY from Mr. George Sommer’s the Beginning of August last, two tall Gambia Negro Men, named Prince and Chopco, talk but little English, which I suppose to be harbour’d at some Plantation. If any Person will inform me where the said Negroes are entertained, shall have 40 Ł for each; and any Person bringing them to Mr. Fley [sic] in Charlestown, or my Plantation at Beach-Hill on Edisto River, shall have 20 Ł for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 February 1738.]

ROSE

39 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Stone, William; King, Mrs. RUN AWAY a Negro Wench, named Rose, formerly belonging to Mrs. King, and is well known in Town. Whoever brings her home shall have 3 Ł reward, and reasonable Charges paid by Wm. Stone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 February 1738.]

HECTOR; b. Africa; Angola; branded IO Oram, Edward Run away a Week since an Angola Negro, called Hector, about 20 Years of Age, speaks English, and had on an Oznabrig Shirt, and blue Negro Cloth Jacket, and is branded on his right Shoulder IO. Whoever takes him up and brings him to me, shall receive 40 s. reward paid by Edw. Oram. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 March 1738.]

NORCOTT; b. Africa Dart, Ferdinando; Dart, John RUN AWAY from Ferdinando Dart in April last, a Negro Man, named Norcott, he could not speak English when he went away, & in October last, 3 Negro Men, Sambo, Boswine, & Peter; Boswine branded on his Back D. And the 12th Instant, two Negro Men, & Strafford, both speak English, stought, able Fellows. Whoever carries them to my Plantation at Pon-Pon, or brings them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 s. for each of the two last, and 10 Ł for each of the 4 first, from John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 March 1738.]

SAMBO Dart, Ferdinando; Dart, John RUN AWAY from Ferdinando Dart in April last, a Negro Man, named Norcott, he could not speak English when he went away, & in October last, 3 Negro Men, Sambo, Boswine, & Peter; Boswine branded on his Back D. And the 12th Instant, two Negro Men, Adam & Strafford, both speak English, stought, able Fellows. Whoever carries them to my Plantation at Pon-Pon, or brings them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 s. for each of the two last, and 10 Ł for each of the 4 first, from John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 March 1738.]

BOSWINE; BOSUN; BOATSWAIN; branded D Dart, Ferdinando; Dart, John RUN AWAY from Ferdinando Dart in April last, a Negro Man, named Norcott, he could not speak English when he went away, & in October last, 3 Negro Men, Sambo, Boswine, & Peter; Boswine branded on his Back D. And the 12th Instant, two Negro Men, Adam & Strafford, both speak English, stought, able Fellows. Whoever carries them to my Plantation at Pon-Pon, or brings them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 s. for each of the two last, and 10 Ł for each of the 4 first, from John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 March 1738.]

PETER Dart, Ferdinando; Dart, John RUN AWAY from Ferdinando Dart in April last, a Negro Man, named Norcott, he could not speak English when he went away, & in October last, 3 Negro Men, Sambo, Boswine, & Peter; Boswine branded on his Back D. And the 12th Instant, two Negro Men, Adam & Strafford, both speak English, stought, able Fellows. Whoever carries them to my Plantation at Pon-Pon, or brings them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 s. for each of the two last, and 10 Ł for each of the 4 first, from John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 March 1738.]

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ADAM Dart, Ferdinando; Dart, John RUN AWAY from Ferdinando Dart in April last, a Negro Man, named Norcott, he could not speak English when he went away, & in October last, 3 Negro Men, Sambo, Boswine, & Peter; Boswine branded on his Back D. And the 12th Instant, two Negro Men, Adam & Strafford, both speak English, stought, able Fellows. Whoever carries them to my Plantation at Pon-Pon, or brings them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 s. for each of the two last, and 10 Ł for each of the 4 first, from John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 March 1738.]

STRAFFORD; STRATFORD Dart, Ferdinando; Dart, John RUN AWAY from Ferdinando Dart in April last, a Negro Man, named Norcott, he could not speak English when he went away, & in October last, 3 Negro Men, Sambo, Boswine, & Peter; Boswine branded on his Back D. And the 12th Instant, two Negro Men, Adam & Strafford, both speak English, stought, able Fellows. Whoever carries them to my Plantation at Pon-Pon, or brings them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 s. for each of the two last, and 10 Ł for each of the 4 first, from John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 March 1738.]

HARRY; b. Africa; Angola; branded BG Godin, Benjamin Run away from Benjamin Godin’s Plantation about 3 Weeks since, 3 Angola Negro Men, named Harry, Cyrus and Chatham, they have been in the country three Years, and speak little English, they are branded BG on the right or left Breast, and are suppos’d to be gone towards Winyaw, Harry having before (about a Year ago) run away and been taken up in that Part of the Country. Also run away a Mustee Negro Man, named Sam, he is a short thick well made Fellow, and a Gambia Negro Man, named Ned, he speaks English, and is a lusty, tall Fellow, branded as aforesaid. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negroes or any of them, shall receive 10 Ł per Head, from Benj. Godin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 March 1738.]

CYRUS; b. Africa; Angola; branded BG Godin, Benjamin Run away from Benjamin Godin’s Plantation about 3 Weeks since, 3 Angola Negro Men, named Harry, Cyrus and Chatham, they have been in the country three Years, and speak little English, they are branded BG on the right or left Breast, and are suppos’d to be gone towards Winyaw, Harry having before (about a Year ago) run away and been taken up in that Part of the Country. Also run away a Mustee Negro Man, named Sam, he is a short thick well made Fellow, and a Gambia Negro Man, named Ned, he speaks English, and is a lusty, tall Fellow, branded as aforesaid. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negroes or any of them, shall receive 10 Ł per Head, from Benj. Godin.

CHATHAM; b. Africa; Angola; branded BG Godin, Benjamin Run away from Benjamin Godin’s Plantation about 3 Weeks since, 3 Angola Negro Men, named Harry, Cyrus and Chatham, they have been in the country three Years, and speak little English, they are branded BG on the right or left Breast, and are suppos’d to be gone towards Winyaw, Harry having before (about a Year ago) run away and been taken up in that Part of the Country. Also run away a Mustee Negro Man, named Sam, he is a short thick well made Fellow, and a Gambia Negro Man, named Ned, he speaks English, and is a lusty, tall Fellow, branded as

41 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database aforesaid. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negroes or any of them, shall receive 10 Ł per Head, from Benj. Godin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 March 1738.]

SAM; mustee; branded BG? Godin, Benjamin Run away from Benjamin Godin’s Plantation about 3 Weeks since, 3 Angola Negro Men, named Harry, Cyrus and Chatham, they have been in the country three Years, and speak little English, they are branded BG on the right or left Breast, and are suppos’d to be gone towards Winyaw, Harry having before (about a Year ago) run away and been taken up in that Part of the Country. Also run away a Mustee Negro Man, named Sam, he is a short thick well made Fellow, and a Gambia Negro Man, named Ned, he speaks English, and is a lusty, tall Fellow, branded as aforesaid. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negroes or any of them, shall receive 10 Ł per Head, from Benj. Godin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 March 1738.]

NED; b. Africa; Gambia; branded BG Godin, Benjamin Run away from Benjamin Godin’s Plantation about 3 Weeks since, 3 Angola Negro Men, named Harry, Cyrus and Chatham, they have been in the country three Years, and speak little English, they are branded BG on the right or left Breast, and are suppos’d to be gone towards Winyaw, Harry having before (about a Year ago) run away and been taken up in that Part of the Country. Also run away a Mustee Negro Man, named Sam, he is a short thick well made Fellow, and a Gambia Negro Man, named Ned, he speaks English, and is a lusty, tall Fellow, branded as aforesaid. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negroes or any of them, shall receive 10 Ł per Head, from Benj. Godin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 March 1738.]

ROBIN Montagut, Samuel; Montaigut; Eveleigh, Samuel Run away in January last, from Samuel Montagut’s Plantation in the Township of Purrysburgh, 3 Negro Men, one is a tall Fellow, named Robin, the next to him in Size, is called Rogue or Miller, and the shortest of the three is Tony, they had on white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches, Tony was taken last Year about Savannah-Town, and is supposed to be travelling that Way again with his Companions. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to Mr. Sam. Eveleigh at Charlestown, or to the said Plantation, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1738.]

ROGUE; MILLER Montagut, Samuel; Montaigut; Eveleigh, Samuel Run away in January last, from Samuel Montagut’s Plantation in the Township of Purrysburgh, 3 Negro Men, one is a tall Fellow, named Robin, the next to him in Size, is called Rogue or Miller, and the shortest of the three is Tony, they had on white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches, Tony was taken last Year about Savannah-Town, and is supposed to be travelling that Way again with his Companions. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to Mr. Sam. Eveleigh at Charlestown, or to the said Plantation, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1738.]

TONY Montagut, Samuel; Montaigut; Eveleigh, Samuel Run away in January last, from Samuel Montagut’s Plantation in the Township of Purrysburgh, 3 Negro Men, one is a tall Fellow, named Robin, the next to him in Size, is called Rogue or Miller,

42 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database and the shortest of the three is Tony, they had on white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches, Tony was taken last Year about Savannah-Town, and is supposed to be travelling that Way again with his Companions. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to Mr. Sam. Eveleigh at Charlestown, or to the said Plantation, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1738.]

DIANA; mustee; son: March Harvey, William; Pike, Mary, Mrs. Run away some time ago, a Mustee Wench, named Diana, and a little Negro Boy, named March, had on when he went away a blue Duffil Gown, they are harbour’d or entertained in or about the Town. Whoever takes up either or both, and brings them to me, shall be well rewarded. Wm. Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 May 1732; 6 April 1738.]

MARCH; mother: Diana Harvey, William Run away some time ago, a Mustee Wench, named Diana, and a little Negro Boy, named March, had on when he went away a blue Duffil Gown, they are harbour’d or entertained in or about the Town. Whoever takes up either or both, and brings them to me, shall be well rewarded. Wm. Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1738.]

PETER; Indian Saunders, Roger RUN AWAY from Roger Saunders, on Saturday the 22d Inst. an Indian Man, named Peter.... Also run away about two Years since, a Negro Man, named Abram, who is a good Sawyer, middle sized and middle aged, and speaks broken English, he formerly belonged to Major Tobias Fitch, I have a good deal of Reason to think that he is harboured sometimes about Four hole Swamp, sometimes about Mr. Baccots at Goose Creek, and sometimes on the Town Neck, he having been frequently seen about them Places, and not long since on the latter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 April 1738.]

ABRAM; b. Africa?; sawyer Saunders, Roger; Fitch, Tobias; Bacot, Mr.; Baccot RUN AWAY from Roger Saunders, on Saturday the 22d Inst. an Indian Man, named Peter.... Also run away about two Years since, a Negro Man, named Abram, who is a good Sawyer, middle sized and middle aged, and speaks broken English, he formerly belonged to Major Tobias Fitch, I have a good deal of reason to think that he is harboured sometimes about Four Hole Swamp, sometimes about Mr. Baccots at Goose Creek, and sometimes on the Town Neck, he having been frequently seen about them Places, and not long since on the latter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1738.]

TOM Drayton, Thomas; Harvey, [William?]; Elliott, Mr.; Rose, Mr. Run away the 4th Inst. a likely Fellow, named Tom, who speaks very good English, and had on when he went away, white Plains Cloathing almost new, one leg galded by wearing a Spurr, he is harbour’d about Mr. Harvey’s on Wappoo, and in Town and on Town Neck, generally at Mr. Elliot’s and Mr. Rose’s. Whoever apprehends him or informs where he may be apprehended, shall be rewarded with 5 Ł by Thomas Drayton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 May 1738.]

SUGAR CANDY; (male)

43 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Grice, Mrs.; Moultrie, Dr.; Smith, Sam Run away on Monday last a Negro Fellow named Sugar Candy, he is a middle sized well set Fellow, and has a few black spots in his face, he being of a yellowish colour. He had on an old camblet jacket and woollen trousers, whoever brings him to Mrs. Grice, next door to Doct. Moultrie, or to Mr. Sam Smith, Butcher, shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 May 1738.]

CYRUS; b. South Carolina Wright, Richard; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas); Roper, William Run away from Richard Wright’s Plantation on Caucaw Swamp 5 Negro Men, one named Cyrus, born in Carolina, formerly belonging to Mrs. Trott, one named Will, formerly belonging to Mr. Swinton at Winyaw, one called Cain a Bambra Negro, Two Angola Negro Men, one named Ben the other Symon. If any person takes any of them up and brings them to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charles-Town, or to their Master at his Plantation, shall receive 40 s. for each Negro, and all reasonable Charges from Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

WILL Wright, Richard; Swinton, Mr.; Roper, William Run away from Richard Wright’s Plantation on Caucaw Swamp 5 Negro Men, one named Cyrus, born in Carolina, formerly belonging to Mrs. Trott, one named Will, formerly belonging to Mr. Swinton at Winyaw, one called Cain a Bambra Negro, Two Angola Negro Men, one named Ben the other Symon. If any person takes any of them up and brings them to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charles-Town, or to their Master at his Plantation, shall receive 40 s. for each Negro, and all reasonable Charges from Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

CAIN; b. Africa; Bambara Wright, Richard; Roper, William Run away from Richard Wright’s Plantation on Caucaw Swamp 5 Negro Men, one named Cyrus, born in Carolina, formerly belonging to Mrs. Trott, one named Will, formerly belonging to Mr. Swinton at Winyaw, one called Cain a Bambra Negro, Two Angola Negro Men, one named Ben the other Symon. If any person takes any of them up and brings them to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charles-Town, or to their Master at his Plantation, shall receive 40 s. for each Negro, and all reasonable Charges from Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

BEN; b. Africa; Angola Wright, Richard; Roper, William Run away from Richard Wright’s Plantation on Caucaw Swamp 5 Negro Men, one named Cyrus, born in Carolina, formerly belonging to Mrs. Trott, one named Will, formerly belonging to Mr. Swinton at Winyaw, one called Cain a Bambra Negro, Two Angola Negro Men, one named Ben the other Symon. If any person takes any of them up and brings them to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charles-Town, or to their Master at his Plantation, shall receive 40 s. for each Negro, and all reasonable Charges from Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

SIMON; SYMON; b. Africa; Angola Wright, Richard; Roper, William Run away from Richard Wright’s Plantation on Caucaw Swamp 5 Negro Men, one named Cyrus, born in Carolina, formerly belonging to Mrs. Trott, one named Will, formerly belonging to Mr. Swinton at Winyaw, one called Cain a Bambra Negro, Two Angola Negro Men, one named Ben

44 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database the other Symon. If any person takes any of them up and brings them to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charles-Town, or to their Master at his Plantation, shall receive 40 s. for each Negro, and all reasonable Charges from Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

LANCASTER; LANDCASTER; ship’s-carpenter Wright, Thomas; Roper, William Run away from Thomas Wright, two Negro Men, who have been employed in and about Charlestown, they have been frequently seen since they absented themselves in the Streets at Night, one of them is called Landcaster a Ship Carpenter, the other Bristol, lame on one of his Hips, he is used to go in Pettiaugers. Any Person taking up and bringing either of them to his Master, or Mr. Wm. Roper, shall receive upon Demand 3 Ł Also run away a Negro Boy, named Bellfast, pretty tall, had on a blue Coat, the Sleeves turned up with Black, he carried away a Trunk with Womens Apparel mounted upon a young grey Horse, branded upon the Buttock GA in one. He has been seen lately near Stono Church, & since upon the Wassamsaw Road, upon the same Horse, without a Saddle, riding upon a Blanket. I shall be Obliged to any Person who can give me any Account of the said Trunk, Boy or Horse, or if any Body takes him up and sends him and the Horse to my plantation near Silk-Hope, I will pay them 2 Ł and 12 d. [’d’ is the symbol for pence or cents, from the Latin denarius] for each mile they may come. Likewise run away from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two Negro Men, one call’d Moville branded TW on the right Shoulder, a young lusty Fellow, the other called Nero, a lusty Fellow, formerly belonging to Doct. Martin’s Plantation. If any Person apprehends either of them and sends them to my Plantation, shall receive 40 sh. for each. Tho: Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

BRISTOL; lame; boatman Wright, Thomas; Roper, William Run away from Thomas Wright, two Negro Men, who have been employed in and about Charlestown, they have been frequently seen since they absented themselves in the Streets at Night, one of them is called Landcaster a Ship Carpenter, the other Bristol, lame on one of his Hips, he is used to go in Pettiaugers. Any Person taking up and bringing either of them to his Master, or Mr. Wm. Roper, shall receive upon Demand 3 Ł Also run away a Negro Boy, named Bellfast, pretty tall, had on a blue Coat, the Sleeves turned up with Black, he carried away a Trunk with Womens Apparel mounted upon a young grey Horse, branded upon the Buttock GA in one. He has been seen lately near Stono Church, & since upon the Wassamsaw Road, upon the same Horse, without a Saddle, riding upon a Blanket. I shall be Obliged to any Person who can give me any Account of the said Trunk, Boy or Horse, or if any Body takes him up and sends him and the Horse to my plantation near Silk-Hope, I will pay them 2 Ł and 12 d. [’d’ is the symbol for pence or cents, from the Latin denarius] for each mile they may come. Likewise run away from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two Negro Men, one call’d Moville branded TW on the right Shoulder, a young lusty Fellow, the other called Nero, a lusty Fellow, formerly belonging to Doct. Martin’s Plantation. If any Person apprehends either of them and sends them to my Plantation, shall receive 40 sh. for each. Tho: Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

BELLFAST; BELFAST Wright, Thomas; Roper, William Run away from Thomas Wright, two Negro Men, who have been employed in and about Charlestown, they have been frequently seen since they absented themselves in the Streets at Night, one of them is called Landcaster a Ship Carpenter, the other Bristol, lame on one of his Hips, he is used to go in Pettiaugers. Any Person taking up and bringing either of them to his Master, or Mr. Wm. Roper, shall receive upon Demand 3Ł. Also run away a Negro Boy, named

45 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Bellfast, pretty tall, had on a blue Coat, the Sleeves turned up with Black, he carried away a Trunk with Womens Apparel mounted upon a young grey Horse, branded upon the Buttock GA in one. He has been seen lately near Stono Church, & since upon the Wassamsaw Road, upon the same Horse, without a Saddle, riding upon a Blanket. I shall be Obliged to any Person who can give me any Account of the said Trunk, Boy or Horse, or if any Body takes him up and sends him and the Horse to my plantation near Silk-Hope, I will pay them 2 Ł and 12 d. [’d’ is the symbol for pence or cents, from the Latin denarius] for each mile they may come. Likewise run away from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two Negro Men, one call’d Moville branded TW on the right Shoulder, a young lusty Fellow, the other called Nero, a lusty Fellow, formerly belonging to Doct. Martin’s Plantation. If any Person apprehends either of them and sends them to my Plantation, shall receive 40 sh. for each. Tho: Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

MOVILLE; MORVILLE; branded TW Wright, Thomas; Roper, William Run away from Thomas Wright, two Negro Men, who have been employed in and about Charlestown, they have been frequently seen since they absented themselves in the Streets at Night, one of them is called Landcaster a Ship Carpenter, the other Bristol, lame on one of his Hips, he is used to go in Pettiaugers. Any Person taking up and bringing either of them to his Master, or Mr. Wm. Roper, shall receive upon Demand 3Ł. Also run away a Negro Boy, named Bellfast, pretty tall, had on a blue Coat, the Sleeves turned up with Black, he carried away a Trunk with Womens Apparel mounted upon a young grey Horse, branded upon the Buttock gA in one. He has been seen lately near Stono Church, & since upon the Wassamsaw Road, upon the same Horse, without a Saddle, riding upon a Blanket. I shall be Obliged to any Person who can give me any Account of the said Trunk, Boy or Horse, or if any Body takes him up and sends him and the Horse to my plantation near Silk-Hope, I will pay them 2 Ł and 12 d. [’d’ is the symbol for pence or cents, from the Latin denarius] for each mile they may come. Likewise run away from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two Negro Men, one call’d Moville branded TW on the right Shoulder, a young lusty Fellow, the other called Nero, a lusty Fellow, formerly belonging to Doct. Martin’s Plantation. If any Person apprehends either of them and sends them to my Plantation, shall receive 40 sh. for each. Tho: Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

NERO Wright, Thomas; Roper, William; Martin, Dr. Run away from Thomas Wright, two Negro Men, who have been employed in and about Charlestown, they have been frequently seen since they absented themselves in the Streets at Night, one of them is called Landcaster a Ship Carpenter, the other Bristol, lame on one of his Hips, he is used to go in Pettiaugers. Any Person taking up and bringing either of them to his Master, or Mr. Wm. Roper, shall receive upon Demand 3 Ł Also run away a Negro Boy, named Bellfast, pretty tall, had on a blue Coat, the Sleeves turned up with Black, he carried away a Trunk with Womens Apparel mounted upon a young grey Horse, branded upon the Buttock gA in one. He has been seen lately near Stono Church, & since upon the Wassamsaw Road, upon the same Horse, without a Saddle, riding upon a Blanket. I shall be Obliged to any Person who can give me any Account of the said Trunk, Boy or Horse, or if any Body takes him up and sends him and the Horse to my plantation near Silk-Hope, I will pay them 2 Ł and 12 d. for each mile they may come. Likewise run away from my Plantation near Silk-Hope, two Negro Men, one call’d Moville branded TW on the right Shoulder, a young lusty Fellow, the other called Nero, a lusty Fellow, formerly belonging to Doct. Martin’s Plantation. If any Person apprehends either of them and sends them to my Plantation, shall receive 40 sh. for each. Tho: Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1738.]

46 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database FLORA Way, Thomas Run away from Th: Way a Negro Wench, named Flora, a short well set Wench, she is supposed to keep about the Town, she has an Iron on one of her Legs. Whoever brings her to her said Master in Dorchester, shall have 40 s. reward, and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 June 1738.]

JONATHAN; JOHN DOCTOR Osmond, James Run away from James Osmond, a Negro Fellow, named Jonathan alias John Doctor, well known in Town. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his Master shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 June 1738.]

KINSALE; b. Africa; Angola Badenhop, J.; Hill, Mr., estate of; Hammerten, Hon. Secretary; Cartwright, Mr.; Hill, Mr.; Godfrey, Mr. Run away an Angola Negro Man named Kinsale, middle sized, well set, about 20 Years of Age, speaks good English, he belonged to the Late Mr. Hill’s Estate, and is supposed to be lurking about the Hon. Mr. Secretary Hammerten or Mr. Cartwright’s Plantation on the Neck, or Mr. Hill or Mr. Godfrey’s on the other side Ashley River. Whoever brings him to Goal, shall have 5 Ł reward, and reasonable Charges. J. Badenhop. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 July 1738.]

SAM Roche, Francis; Roche, Jordan RUN AWAY from Fr. Roche a Negro man, named Sam, he is a short well set Fellow, and had an Iron on one of his Legs, also another middle siz’d Fellow named Dick, had on only a pair of white Negro Cloth Breeches. Whoever brings them to their Master at his Plantation, or to Jordan Roche in Charlestown, shall have 4 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 July 1738.]

DICK Roche, Francis; Roche, Jordan RUN AWAY from Fr. Roche a Negro man, named Sam, he is a short well set Fellow, and had an Iron on one of his Legs, also another middle siz’d Fellow named Dick, had on only a pair of white Negro Cloth Breeches. Whoever brings them to their Master at his Plantation, or to Jordan Roche in Charlestown, shall have 4 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 July 1738.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; branded OO; sailor Wilkinson, Thomas; Billiald, John; Price, Rice STRAY’D or run away on Saturday Night last, from the Ship Princess Carolina now lying at Ashley-Ferry) a new Negro Man Slave, [a] middle sized, thin Man, he had on when he went away, a colour’d worsted Cap, a pair of brown Oznabrig Trowsers, and branded behind the left Shoulder thus: 0 0 Whoever brings the said Slave to the said Ship Princess Carolina, or to John Billiald [sic] at Ashley-Ferry, or to Rice Price in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł reward, and all reasonable Charges paid by either of the abovesaid, or by the Owner. Tho: Wilkinson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 August 1738.]

HECTOR; branded IR

47 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Rockford, James Run away from my Plantation at Goose-Creek, the 10th of Sept. a Negro Boy, named Hector, about 14 Years old, he had on when he went away, a Negro Cloth jacket dyed yellow, branded with a Blotch on each Breast, and upon his left Buttock IR. Whosoever brings the said Boy to me at my Plantation, or to Goal in Charles-Town, shall be paid by me the Sum of 40 s. as Witness my Hand, Ja: Rockford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 September 1738.]

LANCASTER Smith, Elizabeth RUN AWAY a tall, lusty Negro Man, named Lancaster, belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Charles-Town. Whoever shall employ or Harbour the said Negro, will be prosecuted according to Law, and whoever will take him up, and bring or send him to his said Mistress, shall be reasonably rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 September 1738.]

PETER Nicholson, John; Gordon, James; Heathcotte, Mr. RUN AWAY in August last, from John Nicholson on Cooper-River, a Negro Man named Peter, he had on when he went away, a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, and belonged formerly to Mr. James Gordon Pettyaugua-man, he is pretty well mark’d with the Small-Pox, and a lusty Fellow. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negro and bring him to me, or to Mr. Heathcotte on the Bay, shall have 5 Ł paid by John Nicholson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 October 1738.]

WALLEY; b. Africa; Gambia Walter, William; Roper, Mr. RUN AWAY about 9 Months ago, two Gambia Negroes, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, the one his Name is Walley, the other’s Bocarrey, they were some time ago seen near New Windsor. Whoever will apprehend either of the above Negroes, and deliver them either to Mr. Roper, Merchant in Charlestown, or to me at my Plantation on Wampee Savannah, shall receive 5 Ł for each of them. William Walter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 October 1738.]

BOCARREY; b. Africa; Gambia Walter, William; Roper, Mr. RUN AWAY about 9 Months ago, two Gambia Negroes, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, the one his Name is Walley, the other’s Bocarrey, they were some time ago seen near New Windsor. Whoever will apprehend either of the above Negroes, and deliver them either to Mr. Roper, Merchant in Charlestown, or to me at my Plantation on Wampee Savannah, shall receive 5 Ł for each of them. William Walter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 October 1738.]

DALL Jones, Samuel; Hart, Squire; Sterland, Mrs. RUN AWAY from Sam. Jones at Wampee, a Negro Wench, named Dall, she formerly belong’d to Squire Hart, and is very well known in Town. Whoever takes her up and brings her to her said Master, or to Mrs. Sterland in Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł reward, paid by Sam. Jones. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 November 1738.]

FELLOW; b. Africa; Angola; branded B Bulloch, James; Bullock

48 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from Ja: Bulloch’s Plantation, near Pon Pon Bridge, on the 7th of Nov. last, 3 new Angola Negro Men, they speak little or no English, and had when he[they] went away new Cloaths of white Plains, with a new Duffil Blanket each, branded upon their right Breasts just above the nipple B, and are named Fellow, Edinburgh & Humphry, the first, viz. Fellow is very remarkable with Bumps on the Joints of his two Knees and Elbows. Whoever takes them up or any of them, ships them according to Law, and brings them home, shall, over and above what the Law appoints, have 40 S. paid them by James Bulloch. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 December 1738.]

EDINBURGH; b. Africa; Angola; branded B Bulloch, James; Bullock RUN AWAY from Ja: Bulloch’s Plantation, near Pon Pon Bridge, on the 7th of Nov. last, 3 new Angola Negro Men, they speak little or no English, and had when he[they] went away new Cloaths of white Plains, with a new Duffil Blanket each, branded upon their right Breasts just above the nipple B, and are named Fellow, Edinburgh & Humphry, the first, viz. Fellow is very remarkable with Bumps on the Joints of his two Knees and Elbows. Whoever takes them up or any of them, ships them according to Law, and brings them home, shall, over and above what the Law appoints, have 40 S. paid them by James Bulloch. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 December 1738.]

HUMPHRY; b. Africa; Angola; branded B Bulloch, James; Bullock RUN AWAY from Ja: Bulloch’s Plantation, near Pon Pon Bridge, on the 7th of Nov. last, 3 new Angola Negro Men, they speak little or no English, and had when he[they] went away new Cloaths of white Plains, with a new Duffil Blanket each, branded upon their right Breasts just above the nipple B, and are named Fellow, Edinburgh & Humphry, the first, viz. Fellow is very remarkable with Bumps on the Joints of his two Knees and Elbows. Whoever takes them up or any of them, ships them according to Law, and brings them home, shall, over and above what the Law appoints, have 40 S. paid them by James Bulloch. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 December 1738.]

SAMPSON; b. South Carolina Waight, Isaac Run away the 15th Day of November last from John’s-Island, a Yellow Negro Man, Carolina born, named Sampson, with a Scar in his Forehead. Whoever takes up the said Negro, and brings him to my Plantation on John’s-Island, shall have 5 Ł reward, and reasonable Charges from Isaac Waight. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 December 1738.]

ANONYMOUS GIRL; b. Africa; Angola Skinner, Mrs.; Withers, James Run away about 3 Weeks ago, from Mrs. Skinner, an Angola Negro Girl about 14 Years of Age, she speaks pretty good English, had on blue Linnen Cloaths. Whoever takes her up and brings her to Mr. Ja: Withers in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 December 1738.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa; Angola Treer, John; Drayton, Madam; Atchison, John; Mitchell, George Run away from John Treer near Madam Drayton’s Cowpen in the Month of August last, a short, broad shouldered, well made, new Angola Negro man, and is imagined to be lurking about some of the Plantations there, or else gone towards Beach Hill or Dorchester, he was then pinioned on his Arms, and had a red Duffil Blanket with him, could speak no English. Whoever discovers, apprehends and brings him to John Treer nigh Willtown, or to the Subscriber at Mr. John

49 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Atchison’s Plantation at Stono, shall have 10 Ł reward. George Mitchell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 January 1739.]

POMPEY; wife: Barbary Cattell, John (son of William); Smith, George, Esq. (d); Dart, John Run away from John Cattell (Son of William) the 6th Instant, a Negro Man, named Pompey, a short well set Fellow and Barbary his Wife a Yellow Wench, big with Child, formerly belonging to the Estate of George Smith Esq; deceased. Whoever takes them up and brings them to my Plantation on Ashley-River, or carries them to Mr. John Dart’s in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward for both, or 50 s. for either from John Cattell or John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 January 1739.]

BARBARY; BARBARA; pregnant; husband: Pompey Cattell, John (son of William); Smith, George, Esq. (d); Dart, John Run away from John Cattell (Son of William) the 6th Instant, a Negro Man, named Pompey, a short well set Fellow and Barbary his Wife a Yellow Wench, big with Child, formerly belonging to the Estate of George Smith Esq; deceased. Whoever takes them up and brings them to my Plantation on Ashley-River, or carries them to Mr. John Dart’s in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward for both, or 50 s. for either from John Cattell or John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 January 1739.]

RUTH; mustee; b. South Carolina Massey, Rebeccah Run away from Rebeccah Massey in Charlestown, about 10 Weeks past, a Mustee young Wench, named Ruth, is suppos’d to be gone towards Ponpon or Dorchester; she speaks good English, born in the said Town, and brought up here in a Family; she is of a middle Stature, and her upper fore Teeth are a little rotten. Whoever takes her up, gives her 50 good Lashes, and delivers her to me, shall have 10 Ł reward. Rebeccah Massey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 February 1739.]

SAMPSON; ploughman; cooper Monck, Thomas; Lewis, Maurice, Esq. RUN AWAY on the 22d January last, a Negro Man, named Sampson, he was born at the Ponds Plantation, is a good Ploughman, and works a little at the Cooper’s Trade he is supposed to be harbour’d at some Plantation near Dorchester, having lately been seen thereabouts. Whoever can apprehend the said Fellow and brings him to Maurice Lewis Esq; in Charlestown, or to me at my Plantation in Goose Creek, shall receive the Sum of 5 Ł currency reward. Thomas Monck. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 February 1739.]

BELLFAST; BELFAST; JUNE; branded RI Owner’s name not given; Wright, Robert [Initial text]...N.B. Run away a Negro Boy about 16 Years old, named Bellfast alias June, went on a Bay Horse, branded RI on the Buttock. Whoever apprehends and delivers him to Robt. Wright near Dorchester, or to my Plantation near Silk-Hope, shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 February 1739.]

WON; JUAN? Martini, John, Dr.; Burford, Mr. RUN AWAY from Doct. John Martini’s Plantation, a Negro Man, named Won, had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Trowzers, likewise a Bundle with a great Coat. Whoever brings him to my Plantation at Goose-Creek, or Mr. Burford’s on the Bay in Charlestown, shall receive 3 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. John Martini.

50 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 March 1739.]

BILLY Trott, Nicholas; Trott, Sarah ON Saturday Morning last, ran away from the Hagan Plantation, three Negro Men, named Billy, Adam and Fortune, belonging to Nicholas Trott and Sarah his Wife, and have taken a Canoe to make the best of their Way to Charlestown in order to make their Escape out of the Province. Whoever shall take them up and deliver them to the Marshall in order to be secured, or give Notice thereof so that they are found to the said Nich: Trott or Sarah his Wife, shall be well rewarded for the same. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 May 1739. Supplement.]

ADAM Trott, Nicholas; Trott, Sarah ON Saturday Morning last, ran away from the Hagan Plantation, three Negro Men, named Billy, Adam and Fortune, belonging to Nicholas Trott and Sarah his Wife, and have taken a Canoe to make the best of their Way to Charlestown in order to make their Escape out of the Province. Whoever shall take them up and deliver them to the Marshall in order to be secured, or give Notice thereof so that they are found to the said Nich: Trott or Sarah his Wife, shall be well rewarded for the same. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 May 1739. Supplement.]

FORTUNE Trott, Nicholas; Trott, Sarah ON Saturday Morning last, ran away from the Hagan Plantation, three Negro Men, named Billy, Adam and Fortune, belonging to Nicholas Trott and Sarah his Wife, and have taken a Canoe to make the best of their Way to Charlestown in order to make their Escape out of the Province. Whoever shall take them up and deliver them to the Marshall in order to be secured, or give Notice thereof so that they are found to the said Nich: Trott or Sarah his Wife, shall be well rewarded for the same. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 May 1739. Supplement.]

GOLLA HARRY; GOLA HARRY; ANGOLA HARRY; HARRY Vanderdussen, Alexander; van der Dussen; Vander Dussen; Skene, Alexander, Hon. Run away a short well set Negro Man, named Golla Harry, lately belonging to the Hon. Alex. Skene, has been gone ever since his Sale. Whoever takes him up and brings him to Goal [sic; gaol] or to my Plantation shall have 10 Ł paid by Alex. Vander Dussen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 May 1739.]

FORTUNE Trott, Madame; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas) [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 August 1739.] See FORTUNE, South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 May 1739. Supplement.

DICK Reid, James; Butler, Pierce, Major Run away about a Month ago, a Negro Fellow, named Dick, he formerly belong’d to Major Butler, and had on when he went away, a Jockey’s Leathern Cap, a chequed Shirt, and a blew Honey Comb pair of Breeches, he is of a middle Stature, much Pock mark’d and speaks very good English. Whoever apprehends and brings him to Charlestown, shall receive a Reward of Five Pounds, upon Deliver of him to me his Master. James Reid. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 September 1739.]

51 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database CUFFEE; b. Africa; “Haloe”; filed teeth Shaw, William Run away from Mr. Wm. Shaw at Edisto, a Haloe Negro Fellow, very yellow, thick and well set, with his Teeth filed, speaks a little English, and had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches and a Hat, and named Cuffee. Whoever brings him to the said Shaw, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 September 1739.]

ENGLAND; bricklayer; wife:( Indian); son: Prince; son: Prosper Wragg, Joseph; Dewes, Bethal; Rattery, Mr.; Little, John; Keating, Mr. RUN AWAY about a Month past, from the Plantation of Joseph Wragg Esq; at Goose-Creek, an old Negro Man named England, and a young slim Mustee Fellow, named Prosper (his Son) about 19 Years of Age. About 10 Days ago went away from the said Plantation, another young Mustee Fellow, named Prince, about 22 Years of Age, (also Son of England) with an Iron round one Leg, he took with him out of the Stable, a large Bay natural pacing Stallion, branded on the Mounting Shoulder IW in one and no other Marks or any White about him. It is supposed they are together near Dorchester, or about the Plantation of Bethal Dewes to whom they did belong, the old Fellow England is well known, having worked at the Bricklayer’s Trade at several Plantations in this Province and his Sons with him. Whoever brings the said run away Slaves or Horse to said Wragg in Charlestown, to Mr. Rattery at Ashley Barony, or John Little at said Wragg’s Plantation near Mr. Keating’s at Goose Creek, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 October 1739.]

PROSPER; mustee; bricklayer; father: England; mother: (Indian); brother: Prince Wragg, Joseph; Dewes, Bethal; Rattery, Mr.; Little, John; Keating, Mr. RUN AWAY about a Month past, from the Plantation of Joseph Wragg Esq; at Goose-Creek, an old Negro Man named England, and a young slim Mustee Fellow, named Prosper (his Son) about 19 Years of Age. About 10 Days ago went away from the said Plantation, another young Mustee Fellow, named Prince, about 22 Years of Age, (also Son of England) with an Iron round one Leg, he took with him out of the Stable, a large Bay natural pacing Stallion, branded on the Mounting Shoulder IW in one and no other Marks or any White about him. It is supposed they are together near Dorchester, or about the Plantation of Bethal Dewes to whom they did belong, the old Fellow England is well known, having worked at the Bricklayer’s Trade at several Plantations in this Province and his Sons with him. Whoever brings the said run away Slaves or Horse to said Wragg in Charlestown, to Mr. Rattery at Ashley Barony, or John Little at said Wragg’s Plantation near Mr. Keating’s at Goose Creek, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 October 1739.]

PRINCE; mustee; bricklayer; father: England; mother: (Indian); brother: Prosper Wragg, Joseph; Dewes, Bethal; Rattery, Mr.; Little, John; Keating, Mr. RUN AWAY about a Month past, from the Plantation of Joseph Wragg Esq; at Goose-Creek, an old Negro Man named England, and a young slim Mustee Fellow, named Prosper (his Son) about 19 Years of Age. About 10 Days ago went away from the said Plantation, another young Mustee Fellow, named Prince, about 22 Years of Age, (also Son of England) with an Iron round one Leg, he took with him out of the Stable, a large Bay natural pacing Stallion, branded on the Mounting Shoulder IW in one and no other Marks or any White about him. It is supposed they are together near Dorchester, or about the Plantation of Bethal Dewes to whom they did belong, the old Fellow England is well known, having worked at the Bricklayer’s Trade at several Plantations in this Province and his Sons with him. Whoever brings the said run away Slaves or Horse to said Wragg in Charlestown, to Mr. Rattery at Ashley Barony, or John Little at said Wragg’s Plantation near Mr. Keating’s at Goose Creek, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 October 1739.]

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JACK Barker, Joseph, estate of; Motte, Jacob, administrator; Moone, Mr.; Russel, Mary, Mrs.; Russell; Pearson, Mr. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of Joseph Barker deceased, are desired to pay the same to Jacob Motte Administrator....Run away a Negro Man lately belonging to said Estate named Jack formerly belonging to Mr. Moone at Ponpon Ferry. Whoever will bring him to Mrs. Mary Russel in Amelia Township, shall have 5 Ł reward, or to Mr. Pearson in Orangeburgh Township, shall have 10 Ł reward from Jacob Motte. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 November 1739.]

SAMPSON ; b. West Indies; painter; glazer Jeanes, RUN AWAY A Negro Man named Sampson, well known in Town & Country for his painting and glazing, had on when he went away a green Coat with brass Buttons and a pair of Trowsers; he took with him a Bundle of several sorts of Cloths he is a middle siz’d Fellow with Pock holes in his Face, speaks very good English being a West India born, about [?] Years old. Whoever takes him up and brings him to the Subscriber shall have 5 Ł reward, and all reasonable Charges paid by Michael Jeanes. N.B. He is likely to be hid on Board of Vessels, therefore I desire all Commanders to make enquiry on board their respective Vessels. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 November 1739.]

KENT Marten, William; Saxby, William, Esq. Run away on the 22d of Nov. last, from Wm. Marten, Pettiauger-Man, a Negro Man nam’d Kent, formerly belonging to Wm. Saxby Esq, Comptroller, had on a Cloth pied Jacket lin’d with blue, and an Oznabrig Shirt. Whoever brings him to Charlestown Goal, or to Geo. White in Broad- street, shall have 2 Ł reward paid by William Marten. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 December 1739.]

WILL; lame; wife: Hannah Cattell, John (son of William); Godfrey, John, estate of; Dart, John Run away from John Cattell (Son of Wm.) the 13th Instant, a Negro Fellow named Will, lame in one of his Legs, (formerly belonging to John Godfrey’s Estate.) and Hannah his Wife, lately belonging to the Hon. Alex. Skene Esq; the Fellow had on when he went away, a red Coat trim’d with black, a brown Jacket lin’d with blue, white Breeches, and a Negro Cloth Coat over them. Whoever takes them up and brings them to my Plantation at Ashley River, or carries them to Mr. Dart in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward paid by John Cattell or John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 January 1740.]

HANNAH; husband: Will Cattell, John; Skene, Alexander, Hon., estate of; Dart, John Run away from John Cattell (Son of Wm.) the 13th Instant, a Negro Fellow named Will, lame in one of his Legs, (formerly belonging to John Godfrey’s Estate.) and Hannah his Wife, lately belonging to the Hon. Alex. Skene Esq; the Fellow had on when he went away, a red Coat trim’d with black, a brown Jacket lin’d with blue, white Breeches, and a Negro Cloth Coat over them. Whoever takes them up and brings them to my Plantation at Ashley River, or carries them to Mr. Dart in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward paid by John Cattell or John Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 January 1740.]

BASEY; b. Africa; Ibo or Calabar Akin, James; Wathen, James, Captain; Roper, William

53 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Run away from James Akin a Negro Fellow, lately belonging to Capt. James Wathen, named Basey, is a short well set Fellow of a tawny Complexion, speaks broken English, and is either an Eboe or Calebar Negro. Whoever takes him up and brings him to the Plantation of said James Akin or to Mr. Wm. Roper in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward paid by said Akin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 February 1740.]

OCTOBER; b. Africa; Angola Seccare, Peter; Seccare, Isaac Run away from Peter and Isaac Seccare at Peadee [Peedee], Two new Angola Negro Men, speak little or no English, and had on when they went away white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches, and have not had the smallpox. The one named October, a middle sized Fellow, about 35 Years of Age; the other named Jack, about five Feet high and about 29 Years of Age. Whoever takes them up and brings them to the said Seccares shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1740.]

JACK; b. Africa; Angola Seccare, Peter; Seccare, Isaac Run away from Peter and Isaac Seccare at Peadee [Peedee], Two new Angola Negro Men, speak little or no English, and had on when they went away white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches, and have not had the smallpox. The one named October, a middle sized Fellow, about 35 Years of Age; the other named Jack, about Five Feet high and about 29 Years of Age. Whoever takes them up and brings them to the said Seccares shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 February 1740.]

POMPEY; b. Africa; Angola; wife: Menda, Minda; 2 children Shaw, William; McKenzie, William (d) Run away the 6th of this instant from Mr. William Shaw of North-Edisto an Angola Negro man and Wench named Pompey & Menda and two young Childrens formerly belonging to Wm. McKenzie deceased, they are both very well known in Town & Goose-Creek, whosoever takes them up and brings them to the owner shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

MENDA, MINDA; b. Africa; Angola; husband: Pompey; 2 children Shaw, William; McKenzie, William (d) Run away the 6th of this instant from Mr. William Shaw of North-Edisto an Angola Negro man and Wench named Pompey & Menda and two young Childrens formerly belonging to Wm. McKenzie deceased, they are both very well known in Town & Goose-Creek, whosoever takes them up and brings them to the owner shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD #1; father: Pompey; mother: Menda, Minda; 1 sibling Shaw, William; McKenzie, William (d) Run away the 6th of this instant from Mr. William Shaw of North-Edisto an Angola Negro man and Wench named Pompey & Menda and two young Childrens formerly belonging to Wm. McKenzie deceased, they are both very well known in Town & Goose-Creek, whosoever takes them up and brings them to the owner shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD #2; father: Pompey; mother: Menda, Minda; 1 sibling Shaw, William; McKenzie, William (d) Run away the 6th of this instant from Mr. William Shaw of North-Edisto an Angola Negro man and Wench named Pompey & Menda and two young Childrens formerly belonging to Wm.

54 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database McKenzie deceased, they are both very well known in Town & Goose-Creek, whosoever takes them up and brings them to the owner shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #1; b. Africa; Angola; branded A Cochran, James; Middleton, Mrs. Run away from Mr. Ja: Cochran’s Plantation on Daususea [sic; deSausseau?], 2 new Angola Negro Men, branded on the left Breast A, closed at the Bottom. Whoever brings them to the said Plantation, or Mrs. Middleton’s at Goose-Creek, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #2; b. Africa; Angola; branded A Cochran, James; Middleton, Mrs. Run away from Mr. Ja: Cochran’s Plantation on Daususea [sic; deSausseau?], 2 new Angola Negro Men, branded on the left Breast A, closed at the Bottom. Whoever brings them to the said Plantation, or Mrs. Middleton’s at Goose-Creek, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

BELLA Harvey, Sarah, Mrs. Run away on the 2d of January last from Mrs. Harvey a Negro Wench named Bella had on when she went away a Scotch Plaid Gown, but changes Cloathes, and is harbour’d in and about the Town. Whoever takes her up and brings her to me in Charlestown shall be reasonably rewarded by Sarah Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 February 1740.]

JEFFERY Miles, William; Smith, George, estate of Stolen or stray’d about Christmas last, a dark Bay Horse, branded on the Mounting Shoulder BR and on the Rump M. Whoever brings the said Horse to Wm. Miles near Ashley-Ferry, shall have 40 s. reward. Run away from the said Miles, a tall Negro Fellow, named Jeffery, speaks good English, and formerly belonged to the Estate of George Smith. Whoever takes him up & bring him to the said Miles, shall have 40 s. reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 May 1740.]

PIERRO; PETER; speaks English, French, Dutch; branded F Timothy, Elizabeth; Mazyck, Benjamin RUN AWAY On Friday the 13th Instant from the Printer hereof a Negro Fellow named Pierro, but commonly stiles himself PETER, he is the Fellow who carried the South-Carolina GAZETTE about this Town, and is very well known. Whoever takes him up and brings him to Elizabeth Timothy at the Printing Office, or to the WORK-HOUSE in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward. He is a middle siz’d Fellow, about 25 Years of Age, speaks good English, French and Dutch, branded on the left Shoulder F, had on when he went away a white Garlix Shirt, a black Leather Breeches, and a Woolen Cap, and is very much Pock fretten. All Persons as well Captains of Vessels are hereby required not to entertain, harbour nor employ the said Negroe on pain of being prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law. NB. He was pursued on Friday Night last, at the House of Mr. Benj: Mazick, up the Path. In making his Escape he left his Breeches and Hat in the House, so that it is uncertain whether he has any on, he having been since seen without them in the Swamp there. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 June 1740.]

SANTRY; b. Africa; Angola

55 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Martini, John RUN AWAY ON the 25th of June last from my Plantation at Goose-Creek, an Angola Negro Fellow named SANTRY, had on when he went away a brown Cloth Coat, lin’d with red Shalloon, and is very well known in both Town and Country. Whoever takes him up and brings him to me at Goose-Creek, or to the Printer shall have 3 Ł reward. John Martini. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 July 1740.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; Indian; b. South America?; speaks Spanish Jones, Edward; Milner, Jeremy DESERTED from on Board the Sloop May-flower, a tall rough Spanish Indian Fellow, had on when he went away a short red Jacket, & speckled Shirt & Trowsers, also a well set Spanish Negro Fellow, about 30 Years of Age, had on a speckled Shirt, Frock and Trowsers, neither of them can speak English and they were sold on Wednesday last at Vendue; ’tis supposed they are gone away in a small Spanish Cedar Boat 18 Feet long. Whoever takes’em up and brings them on board the said sloop, or to me at Jerem[y?] Milner’s in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by EDWARD JONES. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 August 1740.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; speaks Spanish Jones, Edward; Milner, Jeremy DESERTED from on Board the Sloop May-flower, a tall rough Spanish Indian Fellow, had on when he went away a short red Jacket, & speckled Shirt & Trowsers, also a well set Spanish Negro Fellow, about 30 Years of Age, had on a speckled Shirt, Frock and Trowsers, neither of them can speak English and they were sold on Wednesday last at Vendue; ’tis supposed they are gone away in a small Spanish Cedar Boat 18 Feet long. Whoever takes’em up and brings them on board the said sloop, or to me at Jerem[y?] Milner’s in Charlestown, shall have 20 Ł reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by EDWARD JONES. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 August 1740.]

FLORA; b. Africa; Angola Linter, Richard An Angola Negro Girl about 18 Years of Age, named Flora, lately run away from her Master Rich. Linter Carpenter in Charlestown. Whoever finds her and brings her back again to her said Master, shall receive 40 sh. reward, which shall be paid by the said Richard Linter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 August 1740.]

PHILLIS Remington, John; Robinson, John (d) Run away on the 23d of August last, a Negro Wench named Phillis, formerly belong’d to John Robinson Butcher, dec. She is of a middle Stature, and about 18 Years of Age, Very black. Had on when she went away an Oznabrig Jacket, and a very old Silk quilted Petticoat, (but may have chang’d her Cloaths) and is frequently seen in the Path, and near Town. Whoever brings her to John Remington in Union street Charlestown, shall have 3 Ł reward. If she has any Ticket It is counterfeit. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 August 1740.]

FRANK (1); branded TLP Porter, Thomas Run-away from my House near Dorchester, Two Negro Fellows both named Frank; One of them Ran away in March last, and is a Thick well set fellow very black: The other Run away the 3d of this Month, he has a Scarr on one of his Arms, they both Speak good English & are branded TLP all in one. Whoever can give any Intelligence of them, so that they may be catch’d or

56 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database brought to the Work house in Charlestown, or to me, shall Receive 5 Ł Reward for either of them or 10 Ł for both. Thomas Porter. October 5, 1740. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 October 1740.]

FRANK (2); branded TLP Porter, Thomas Run-away from my House near Dorchester, Two Negro Fellows both named Frank; One of them Ran away in March last, and is a Thick well set fellow very black: The other Run away the 3d of this Month, he has a Scarr on one of his Arms, they both Speak good English & are branded TLP all in one. Whoever can give any Intelligence of them, so that they may be catch’d or brought to the Work house in Charlestown, or to me, shall Receive 5 Ł Reward for either of them or 10 Ł for both. Thomas Porter. October 5, 1740. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 October 1740.]

TOM; b. South Carolina Allen, John Run away from the Subscriber’s Plantation in Christ Church Parish, a young Negro Fellow about 20 Years old, named Tom, this Country born, well known about Charlestown. Whoever takes him up and brings him to me shall have 5 Ł reward. John Allen. N.B. I forewarn all Persons from harbouring the said Fellow. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 October 1740.]

PHEBE; PHOEBE; mulatto Fripp, Mrs.; Randal, Mr.; Baily, Henry; Jones, Rev. Run away from Mrs. Fripp, living on St. Helena Island, a Mulatto Wench named Phebe, a short squat Wench, and has a Scar on her right Cheek. Whoever shall bring the said Wench to Mr. Randal in Charles-Town, or to Mr. Henry Baily on South Edisto Island, or to the Rev. Mr. Jones in Beauford [Beaufort], or unto the owner, shall have Ten Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 November 1740.]

CAESAR; CASAR; sailor; branded ID Neilson, James; Thrasher, Thomas, Captain; Reed, James, Captain Run away from on board the Jamaica Privateer, Capt. Thomas Thrasher, two Negro Men; one named Casar, a tall young Fellow, speaks good English, and is mark’d ID on the right Shoulder; the other named Frank, a lusty Fellow, with a large Mole on the right Cheek. Whoever takes them up and brings them to Capt. James Reed, or to the Work house in Charlestown, shall have Forty Shillings Reward for each, by James Neilson. Be it at their Peril who harbour them. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 November 1740.]

FRANK; sailor Neilson, James; Thrasher, Thomas, Captain; Reed, James, Captain Run away from on board the Jamaica Privateer, Capt. Thomas Thrasher, two Negro Men; one named Casar, a tall young Fellow, speaks good English, and is mark’d ID on the right Shoulder; the other named Frank, a lusty Fellow, with a large Mole on the right Cheek. Whoever takes them up and brings them to Capt. James Reed, or to the Work house in Charlestown, shall have Forty Shillings Reward for each, by James Neilson. Be it at their Peril who harbour them. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 November 1740.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa Partridge, William; Partridge, Anne; Lloyd, John; Smith, William, Esq. Run away the 18th of September last, from the Plantation of Mr. John Lloyd at the Four Holes, a

57 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database short well set new Negro Fellow, had on a Sailor’s Waste Coat and blue Breeches. Whoever takes him up and brings him to the above-said Plantation, or to Wm. Smith Esq. at Wassamsaw, or to Anne Partridge at the Quarter-house, shall have 40 sh. reward and all reasonable Charges from Wm. Partridge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 November 1740.]

NANCY; 1 child Stone, William Run away from William Stone, a Negro Woman named Nancy, with her Child. Whoever takes up and brings her to the said Stone shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 November 1740.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Nancy Stone, William Run away from William Stone, a Negro Woman named Nancy, with her Child. Whoever takes up and brings her to the said Stone shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 December 1740.]

ANONYMOUS GIRL; b. South Carolina Glen, William Runaway the 3d of December, from William Glen, Hatter [hat-maker], a Negro Girl about 13 years old, this Country born; had on when she went away a new blue Negro Cloth Habit. Whoever takes up and brings her to her Master, shall have Forty Shillings Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 December 1740.]

CLEMENT Scott, Archibald; Williams, Anthony; Sterland, Hannah, Mrs.; Glen, William Run away on the 3d Instant, a Negro Boy about 17 Years of Age, formerly belonging to Mr. Anth: Williams, named Clement, has a low Forehead, and his Legs turn very much inward as he walks, had on when he went away an old blue Coat, the Sleeves whereof were the Legs of some old blue Stockings, a Green Negro Cloth Jacket, a pair of blue & white strip’d Breeches, an old pair of grey Stockings, and Shoes, also a Hat and Cap. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his Master Arch: Scott at James-island, or to Mrs. Hannah Sterland’s, or to Mr. William Glen, Hatter, in Charlestown, shall have 4 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 January 1741.]

BELINDA Logan, George; Chalmers, Lionel; Blakeway, Mrs.; Logan, Mrs. Run-away from Mr. Lionel Chalmer’s Plantation, a lusty Negro Wench named Belinda, belonging to Mr. George Logan; had on when she went away, a blue Woollen Gown; has one Foot and Legg of an uncommon shape and size, caused by an old Ulcer on it. Whoever brings her to Mrs. Blakewey or Mrs. Logan in Charlestown, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges. This is likewise to forbid all Persons to entertain her, for in whose House soever she is caught, they shall be made to pay the Fine which the Law has provided, and Wages for the whole Time of her Absence, which is near 5 Months. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 January 1741.]

MARIA Simpson, William Run away from the Subscriber at Ashley-Ferry, a Negro Woman, named Maria, supposed to be entertained in or about Charlestown. This is therefore to forewarn all Persons from entertaining her at their Peril. Wm. Simpson.

58 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 February 1741.]

AUGUST; b. Africa; Angola Tucker, John; Timothy Elizabeth Run away from John Tucker the 30th of January last, a short Angola Negro Fellow named August, had on when he went away, one Ozenbrig and one speckled Shirt, a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, a pair of woollen Stockings, and old shoes, a Handkerchief about his Head, an old Hat, and a Silver Jewel in one of his Ears. Whoever takes him up and brings him to the said John Tucker, or the Printer hereof [Elizabeth Timothy], shall have 3 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 February 1741.]

JUDY; mulatto; 2 children Wilkins, William, Sr. Run away in April last, a tall Mulatto Wench named Judy, about 30 years of Age; she had on a quilted Petticoat made out of a Bed quilt, a Man’s Hat tied on her Head with a silk Handkerchief, and has a Hack Mark on her Neck; she has two Children with her, one about 10 years old, the other 6: Whoever brings the said Slaves to their Master on James Island, shall have Ten Pounds Reward paid by me. Wm. Wilkins, sen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 February 1741.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 1; mother: Judy Wilkins, William, Sr. Run away in April last, a tall Mulatto Wench named Judy, about 30 years of Age; she had on a quilted Petticoat made out of a Bed quilt, a Man’s Hat tied on her Head with a silk Handkerchief, and has a Hack Mark on her Neck; she has two Children with her, one about 10 years old, the other 6: Whoever brings the said Slaves to their Master on James Island, shall have Ten Pounds Reward paid by me. Wm. Wilkins, sen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 February 1741.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 2; mother: Judy Wilkins, William, Sr. Run away in April last, a tall Mulatto Wench named Judy, about 30 years of Age; she had on a quilted Petticoat made out of a Bed quilt, a Man’s Hat tied on her Head with a silk Handkerchief, and has a Hack Mark on her Neck; she has two Children with her, one about 10 years old, the other 6: Whoever brings the said Slaves to their Master on James Island, shall have Ten Pounds Reward paid by me. Wm. Wilkins, sen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 February 1741.]

NANNY Pachelbel, Charles Theodore Run away from Charles Theod: Pachelbel, a Negro Woman named Nanny, about 15 Years old, tall and slim, had on when she went away a green Gown, and speaks very good English. Whoever takes up and brings her to her said Master, shall have 40 sh. reward and all reasonable Charges. All Persons are hereby forewarn’d entertaining her at their Peril. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 February 1741.]

TOM; b. Bermuda Dill, Elizabeth; Wyat, Mrs.; Wyatt Run away from the Subscriber on James-Island, a very, black, tall, thin Bermudas born Negro Fellow, named Tom, has a large Scar in one of his cheeks, and had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches. Whoever takes him up and brings him to Mrs. Wyat in Charlestown, or to me, shall have 40 sh. reward. Elizabeth Dill.

59 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 March 1741.]

TONY; b. Africa; Gambia Grimke, Frederick; Cheesman, Mr.; Lake & Hare Run away from my Plantation at Stono, about six Months ago, a tall Gambia Negro Fellowo nam’d Tony, formerly belonged to Mr. Cheesman of Barbados, and was of that parcel sold by Messrs. Lake & Hare the 3d of Dec. 1739. He is supposed to be harboured about Goose Creek. Whoever apprehends and brings him to me at Stono, shall have 10 Ł reward. Frederick Grimke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 March 1741.]

CUDJO; CUDGOE; b. Africa; Angola Scott, Archibald Run away from the Subscriber at James-Island, two Angola Negro Men, named Cudgoe and Clamell, Cudgoe had on when he went away, two or three old white Negro Cloth Jackets, and a Cap with a Flap turn’d up with Blue, and is a pretty tall Fellow: Clamell had on when he went away, an old brown Cloth Jacket, one pair of strip’d cotton Breeches, one of blue and white Linnen, and one of white Negro Cloth; he formerly belonged to Mr. Anthony Williams of Williamsburgh surveyor. Whoever takes them up and brings them to their Master the Subscriber, or to the Work House in Charlestown, shall have 40 sh. reward for each, paid by Archibald Scott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 April 1741.]

CLAMELL; b. Africa; Angola Scott, Archibald; Williams, Anthony Run away from the Subscriber at James-Island, two Angola Negro Men, named Cudgoe and Clamell, Cudgoe had on when he went away, two or three old white Negro Cloth Jackets, and a Cap with a Flap turn’d up with Blue, and is a pretty tall Fellow: Clamell had on when he went away, an old brown Cloth Jacket, one pair of strip’d cotton Breeches, one of blue and white Linnen, and one of white Negro Cloth; he formerly belonged to Mr. Anthony Williams of Williamsburgh surveyor. Whoever takes them up and brings them to their Master the Subscriber, or to the Work House in Charlestown, shall have 40 sh. reward for each, paid by Archibald Scott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 April 1741.]

PHILLIS Yerworth, John; Conselliere, Mr. (d); Consiglieri Run-away from John Yerworth Shipwright, living at Mrs. Trott’s Point, a Negro Woman named Phillis, formerly belonged to Mr. Conselliere deceas’d; she had on a green Jacket, and Coat of Negro Cloth; aged about 20 Years, a short well set Woman. Whoever takes her up and brings her to her said Master, shall have a Reward as is customary. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 April 1741.]

JACOB; mustee; sailor Lightwood, Edward; Butler, Elisha RUN away from the Sloop Nancy, Edward Lightwood Master, a Mustee Fellow, named Jacob, formerly belonging to Mr. Elisha Butler, he has a great Scar on his Head, had on when he went away an Oznabrig Frock and Trowsers, and carried away a Bag with other Frocks, Trowsers a Blanket and a thick Pea Jacket. Whoever apprehends and brings him to me, or to the Work house in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward, and all reasonable Charges paid. I do likewise forewarn all Persons from harbouring, employing or entertaining the said Jacob. EDWARD LIGHTWOOD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 April 1741.]

PHILLIS Smith, William

60 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN away from the Subscriber Saturday the 25th of April, a pretty tall young Negro Wench named Phillis, well known in Charlestown; had on when she went away, a Jacket and Petticoat of this Country made Cloth; she has been seen often about Town at Work, and Friday Evening last was seen going up the Road with Capt. Gadsden’s Negroes. Whoever apprehends the said Run- away, and carries her to the Work-house, shall be rewarded according to Law; and all Persons are desired not to harbour or employ her on Peril of being prosecuted according to Law. William Smith. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 May 1741.]

BEN Livingston, George; Beamor, John, Colonel; Waite, Mr.; Waring, Richard; Colcock, John RUN AWAY from George Livingston of Port Royal, about 6 Weeks ago, a Negro Fellow named Ben, he is of a middle Stature, very black and pretty square, formerly belonged to Col. John Beamor; he is suppos’d to be about Mr. Waite’s on John’s-island [Johns Island], or Mr. Richard Waring’s. Whoever secures him so that he may be had by Mr. John Colcock of Charlestown or Myself, shall receive 10 Ł reward. George Livingston. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 May 1741.]

DUFFE; cooper Wright, Thomas; Houghton & Webb; Lowndes, Major; Roper, William RUN AWAY from Thomas Wright, a Negro Man named Duffe, he lately belonged to Messrs. Houghton & Webb of Charlestown, and formerly belonged to Major Lowndes [Rawlins or Charles Lowndes?], he speaks pretty good English, and is used to work at the Cooper’s Trade. Also absented from his Master, a lusty Negro Boy, named Belfast, alias Bungee, he commonly waited on his Master, has on a blue Cloth Jacket and Breeches. Whoever apprehends either of them, and brings them to Mr. William Roper in Charlestown, or to the Plantation of his Master, shall be well rewarded. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 May 1741.]

BELFAST; BUNGEE; waiting-boy Wright, Thomas; Roper, William RUN AWAY from Thomas Wright, a Negro Man named Duffe, he lately belonged to Messrs. Houghton & Webb of Charlestown, and formerly belonged to Major Lowndes, he speak pretty good English, and is used to work at the Cooper’s Trade. Also absented from his Master, a lusty Negro Boy, named Belfast, alias Bungee, he commonly waited on his Master, has on a blue Cloth Jacket and Breeches. Whoever apprehends either of them, and brings them to Mr. William Roper in Charlestown, or to the Plantation of his Master, shall be well rewarded. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 May 1741.]

DICK; lame; boatman Baker, Richard; Legare, Thomas RUN AWAY from Richard Baker’s Boat at Dorchester, a Negro Fellow named Dick, about 30 Years of Age, he is very short and of a pleasant Look, is lame in his Leg, and speaks but little English, had on when he went away an Oznabrig Frock without Sleeves and a clare knee’d Trowsers, and took with him a Hat and Flannel jacket from his Consort. Whoever takes up and brings him to Mr. Thomas Legare in Charlestown, or to me at Dorchester, shall have 3 Ł reward. Richard Baker. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 June 1741.]

BOB Cleland, John RUN AWAY some Time ago, from the Plantation of John Cleland near George Town Winyaw, two

61 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database young Negro Men, named Bob and Isaac, another Negro that run away with them is come to Charlestown, and says the other two were taken up by white Men near Bond’s Ferry. Whoever took them up, are desired to give Notice of it, or return them to Mr. Cleland’s Plantation, and they shall be rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 June 1741.]

ISAAC Cleland, John RUN AWAY some Time ago, from the Plantation of John Cleland near George Town Winyaw, two young Negro Men, named Bob and Isaac, another Negro that run away with them is come to Charlestown, and says the other two were taken up by white Men near Bond’s Ferry. Whoever took them up, are desired to give Notice of it, or return them to Mr. Cleland’s Plantation, and they shall be rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

ANONYMOUS MAN Owner’s name not given; Cleland, John RUN AWAY some Time ago, from the Plantation of John Cleland near George Town Winyaw, two young Negro Men, named Bob and Isaac, another Negro that run away with them is come to Charlestown, and says the other two were taken up by white Men near Bond’s Ferry. Whoever took them up, are desired to give Notice of it, or return them to Mr. Cleland’s Plantation, and they shall be rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

TOM; b. Africa? Guichard, Francis Run away from Mr. Guichard’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, Tom, a tall thin strong Fellow, had on when he went away, a Yellow Jacket, oznabrig Breeches, Cap and Hat: Primus, a short squat Fellow, and Sambo, a tall Fellow, both had on Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches; Tony, a broken bellied Fellow, had on a Negro Cloth Gown, they all speak little English, and ran away in May last: Also a Week ago, another Negro Fellow named Jack, has an Impediment in his Speech, but being this Country born he speaks pretty good English, had on a Yellow Jacket, Cap and fine Hat. Whoever takes them up and brings to me in Charlestown, or to my Plantation at Goose Creek, shall have 40 s. reward for each. Francis Guichard. N.B. They are suppos’d to be sculking about Red bank in Goose-Creek, St. Thomas’s Parish, Christ Church Parish, or Wassamsaw. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

PRIMUS; b. Africa? Guichard, Francis Run away from Mr. Guichard’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, Tom, a tall thin strong Fellow, had on when he went away, a Yellow Jacket, oznabrig Breeches, Cap and Hat: Primus, a short squat Fellow, and Sambo, a tall Fellow, both had on Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches; Tony, a broken bellied Fellow, had on a Negro Cloth Gown, they all speak little English, and ran away in May last: Also a Week ago, another Negro Fellow named Jack, has an Impediment in his Speech, but being this Country born he speaks pretty good English, had on a Yellow Jacket, Cap and fine Hat. Whoever takes them up and brings to me in Charlestown, or to my Plantation at Goose Creek, shall have 40 s. reward for each. Francis Guichard. They are suppos’d to be sculking about Red bank in Goose-Creek, St. Thomas’s Parish, Christ Church Parish, or Wassamsaw. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

SAMBO; b. Africa? Guichard, Francis

62 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Run away from Mr. Guichard’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, Tom, a tall thin strong Fellow, had on when he went away, a Yellow Jacket, oznabrig Breeches, Cap and Hat: Primus, a short squat Fellow, and Sambo, a tall Fellow, both had on Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches; Tony, a broken bellied Fellow, had on a Negro Cloth Gown, they all speak little English, and ran away in May last: Also a Week ago, another Negro Fellow named Jack, has an Impediment in his Speech, but being this Country born he speaks pretty good English, had on a Yellow Jacket, Cap and fine Hat. Whoever takes them up and brings to me in Charlestown, or to my Plantation at Goose Creek, shall have 40 s. reward for each. Francis Guichard. They are suppos’d to be sculking about Red bank in Goose-Creek, St. Thomas’s Parish, Christ Church Parish, or Wassamsaw. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

TONY; b. Africa? Guichard, Francis Run away from Mr. Guichard’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, Tom, a tall thin strong Fellow, had on when he went away, a Yellow Jacket, oznabrig Breeches, Cap and Hat: Primus, a short squat Fellow, and Sambo, a tall Fellow, both had on Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches; Tony, a broken bellied Fellow, had on a Negro Cloth Gown, they all speak little English, and ran away in May last: Also a Week ago, another Negro Fellow named Jack, has an Impediment in his Speech, but being this Country born he speaks pretty good English, had on a Yellow Jacket, Cap and fine Hat. Whoever takes them up and brings to me in Charlestown, or to my Plantation at Goose Creek, shall have 40 s. reward for each. Francis Guichard. They are suppos’d to be sculking about Red bank in Goose-Creek, St. Thomas’s Parish, Christ Church Parish, or Wassamsaw. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

JACK; b. South Carolina; speech impediment Guichard, Francis Run away from Mr. Guichard’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, Tom, a tall thin strong Fellow, had on when he went away, a Yellow Jacket, oznabrig Breeches, Cap and Hat: Primus, a short squat Fellow, and Sambo, a tall Fellow, both had on Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches; Tony, a broken bellied Fellow, had on a Negro Cloth Gown, they all speak little English, and ran away in May last: Also a Week ago, another Negro Fellow named Jack, has an Impediment in his Speech, but being this Country born he speaks pretty good English, had on a Yellow Jacket, Cap and fine Hat. Whoever takes them up and brings to me in Charlestown, or to my Plantation at Goose Creek, shall have 40 s. reward for each. Francis Guichard. They are suppos’d to be sculking about Red bank in Goose-Creek, St. Thomas’s Parish, Christ Church Parish, or Wassamsaw. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

PHEBE; PHOEBE; laundress Wragg, Joseph RUN AWAY on Saturday the 20th Inst. June, from Mr. Joseph Wragg, a Negro Woman named Phebe, she is a thin spare Woman about 36, and had on when she went away a Blue Negro Cloth Gown; she is a Wench well known in Town, having been constantly employed as a washer Woman for about 20 Years past, and is suspected to be harbour’d somewhere in or near Town: Any Person that takes up the said Negro, and brings her to her Master in Charlestown, shall have 40 s. reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 June 1741.]

SCIPIO Garnier, John; Deveaux, Israel; Stock, Samuel, estate of RUN away on the 18th of June last, from the Subscriber’s Plantation at Wappoo Creek, two Negro Fellows; one named Scipio, speaks very good English, is a middle siz’d aged Fellow, and lately belonged to the Estate of Mr. Samuel Stock deceas’d; The other a thin Fellow, named Boatswain, and very well known in Charles-Town. Whoever takes up and brings them to my Plantation

63 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database aforesaid, or to Mr. Israel DeVeaux in Charlestown, shall be well rewarded by John Garnier. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1741.]

BOATSWAIN Garnier, John; Deveaux, Israel; Stock, Samuel, estate of RUN away on the 18th of June last, from the Subscriber’s Plantation at Wappoo Creek, two Negro Fellows; one named Scipio, speaks very good English, is a middle siz’d aged Fellow, and lately belonged to the Estate of Mr. Samuel Stock deceas’d; The other a thin Fellow, named Boatswain, and very well known in Charles-Town. Whoever takes up and brings them to my Plantation aforesaid, or to Mr. Israel DeVeaux in Charlestown, shall be well rewarded by John Garnier. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 July 1741.]

NANNY; cook; laundress; house-servant Evance, Bransill; Evans; Fowler, James RUN AWAY from Bransill Evance, a Negro Woman called Nanny, she is a good Cook, Washer and Houshold Slave, belong’d lately to Mr. James Fowler, and is well known in Charlestown, she had on when she went away a blue and white striped Petticoat, and is supposed to be harbour’d about this Town or on its Neck, where she was Sunday last. Whoever brings her to the Owner or delivers her to the Warden of the Work-house, shall have 3 Ł reward, but any one that harbours or entertains her will be prosecuted. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 July 1741.]

LIMAS; LIMUS; carpenter St. John, James; Bennet, Thomas (d); Harvey, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber about a Fortnight ago, a Negro Carpenter, named Limas, late the Property of Thomas Bennet, deceas’d; The said Negro for some Time wrought clandestinely about Town, and thereby defrauded his master of several Sums of Money. This is therefore to forewarn all Persons, at their Peril, to employ or entertain him without a Power from his Owner. And whoever can give Intelligence of him so that he may be had again, or will bring him to the Subscriber, shall be well rewarded by James St. John. The said Negro is thought to be skulking about Town, or concealed at Mr. Harvey’s Plantation over the Water. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 August 1741;12 September 1741.]

LIMAS; LIMUS; carpenter St. John, James RUN away about the 16th of July last, from James St. John, a Negro Carpenter named Limas. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his master shall have 10 Ł reward. And if any Person harbours, entertains or employs him, may depend on being prosecuted. Also another Negro Man named Greenwich, run away from the said St. John’s Plantation at Ponpon; he was seen at Work in Town last Saturday, at the House of one Mr. Oliver. Whoever brings him to his Master in Charles Town, shall be very well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 September 1741.] See LIMAS. South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 August 1741.]

GREENWICH St. John, James; Oliver, Mr. RUN away about the 16th of July last, from James St. John, a Negro Carpenter named Limas. Whoever takes him up and brings him to his master shall have 10 Ł reward. And if any Person harbours, entertains or employs him, may depend on being prosecuted. Also another Negro Man named Greenwich, run away from the said St. John’s Plantation at Ponpon; he was seen at Work in Town last Saturday, at the House of one Mr. Oliver. Whoever brings him to his Master in Charles Town, shall be very well rewarded.

64 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 September 1741.]

JUDITH Glen, William Run away from William Glen in Charlestown, a Negro Wench, named Judith; she is a short squat Woman, and had on when she went away a check’d Jacket and Petticoat, speaks English pretty well. Whosoever brings the said Wench to the said Wm. Glen, or acquaints him where she is entertained shall have5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 October 1741.]

NED Batsford, Joseph RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Boy about 15 Years of Age, named Ned, had on when he went away a Cinamon colour’d Cloth Jacket, an olive colour’d pair of broad Cloth Breeches, and a white Shirt. Whoever brings him to the Work-house in Charles-Town or to me at Ashley Ferry shall have 3 Ł reward from Joseph Batsford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 October 1741.]

JONATHAN; boatman Lacey, Samuel, estate of; Roberts, Benjamin; Manigault, Mr.; Price, Rice RUN away from (Benjamin Roberts) the Patroon of Mr. Manigault’s Boat, and suppos’d to be sculking about Goose-Creek, a Negro Fellow named Jonathan, belonging to the Estate of Samuel Lacey, deceas’d, who had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches. Whoever takes up the said Jonathan, and brings him to Mr. Rice Price in Charlestown shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 November 1741.]

ISAAC; b. South Carolina Douxsaint, Paul RAN AWAY the 27th of this Instant Nov. A young this country born Negro man named Isaac about 20 Years of Age, had on when he went away a green Jacket with Pewter Buttons, coarse Yarn Stockings and Negro Shoes. Whoever apprehends the said Negro and brings him to the Work-House in Charlestown shall have 40 sh. reward paid by Paul Douxsaint. December 19, 1741. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 November 1741.] See ISAAC in other newspapers.

SAM; fiddler Moon, Alexander RUN AWAY the 3d Inst. Dec. from Combahee Ferry, a middle sized Negro Fellow named Sam, had on when he went away a Negro Cloth Jacket died [dyed] with red Oak Bark with mohair Buttons, and a new Hat, can play upon the Violin, and pretends he was born free in Virginia. Whoever apprehends the said Fellow shall have Twenty Pounds reward, on Delivery either to the Work House in Charles-Town in irons, or to me at Combahee Ferry. Alexander Moon [poss. Walter Izard’s overseer at the Combahee Ferry Plantation]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 December 1741.]

JOHN; b. South Carolina Allen, James Run Away the 1st of January-last, from the Subscriber, three Negro Men, viz. John, Jacob and Limus, all this Country born, and known by most of the Inhabitants. Whoever shall employ any or all of them, may expect (on Conviction) to be dealt with according to Law; and whoever secures them, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, from James Allen.

65 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 February 1742.]

JACOB; b. South Carolina Allen, James Run Away THE lst of January-last, from the Subscriber, three Negro Men, viz. John, Jacob and Limus, all this Country born, and known by most of the Inhabitants. Whoever shall employ any or all of them, may expect (on Conviction) to be dealt with according to Law; and whoever secures them, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, from James Allen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 February 1742.]

LIMUS; b. South Carolina Allen, James Run Away the 1st of January-last, from the Subscriber, three Negro Men, viz. John, Jacob and Limus, all this Country born, and known by most of the Inhabitants. Whoever shall employ any or all of them, may expect (on Conviction) to be dealt with according to Law; and whoever secures them, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, from James Allen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 February 1742.]

CUDGOE; CUDJO; CUDJOE; b. South Carolina; waiting man Tood, Alexander; Smith, George (d) RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber’s Plantation on Goose Creek in November last past, a short well set Negro Man named Cudgoe, middle aged, this Country born, formerly waited on Mr. George Smith, deceased. About the same time stray’d away a large strawberry rhone [roan] Mare and her Colt with one Eye, of the same Colour and Kind, the former is much ripp’d up the Jaws, and branded on the shoulder WD in one, and the Colt on the Buttock in one. On the 7th ult. stray’d from the House of Mr. Ch. Lyon’s in Goose-Creek, two white trotting Horses, one 14 and the other 15 Hands High. Whoever takes up the said Negro, Mare and Horses or any of them, shall be rewarded at the Rate of 20 Ł for the Whole. This is also to forewarn all Persons from employing or detaining any of them, on pain of being prosecuted by Alexander Tood. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 February 1742. Supplement.]

BRISTOL Wright, Thomas [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 March 1742.] See BRISTOL in other newspapers.

LONDON; b. Africa; Angola Scott, John; Elliott, John; LeBas, Anne, Mrs. In May, 1740, ran away from Pine-Tree-Creek, a slim, middle sized Angola Negro Fellow, named London, has been 10 Years in this Province formerly belonging to Mr. John Elliot, of St. John’s Parish, but now to John Scott, and is supposed to be harbour’d in some of the Out Settlements. Whoever brings the said Fellow, or gives such Intelligence of him that he may be had again, to said John Scott or Mrs. Anne Le Bas, shall have 20 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 March 1742.]

JACK; mutilated Shepherd, Peter; Taylor, Thomas; Maybank, Mr.; Glen, William Run away from the Subscriber, about 6 Months ago, a lusty well set Negro Fellow, named Jack, formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas Taylor of Santee, had on when he went away a close red Coat and Breeches, and a great Coat of the same Colour with round Brass Buttons, he has lost the joint of one of his little Fingers; is suppos’d to be lurking about Mr. Maybank’s Plantation, with his Wife. Whoever brings him to the Subscriber, or Mr. William Glen in Charles-Town, shall have 5

66 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Ł reward. Peter Shepherd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 April 1742.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; husband: Jack Maybank, Mr. Run away from the Subscriber, about 6 Months ago, a lusty well set Negro Fellow, named Jack, formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas Taylor of Santee, had on when he went away a close red Coat and Breeches, and a great Coat of the same Colour with round Brass Buttons, he has lost the joint of one of his little Fingers; is suppos’d to be lurking about Mr. Maybank’s Plantation, with his Wife. Whoever brings him to the Subscriber, or Mr. William Glen in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward. Peter Shepherd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 April 1742.]

WILL; mulatto, carpenter Whitaker, Benjamin, Esq. Run-away about Three Weeks since, a Mullato Fellow named Will, by Trade a Carpenter, lately belonging to Benjamin Whitaker, Esq; he is well known about Town. Whoever brings him to the Subscriber or to the Work House in Charles Town, shall have a Reward of Ten Pounds from S. Hurst. May 7, 1742. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 May 1742. Supplement.]

TONEY; b. Virginia Row, George Ran away on the 22d Instant (May) a Virginian middle sized yellowish Negro Fellow, nam’d Toney, speaks very good English, and had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, and a check’d Shirt. Whoever secures and brings the said Negro either to the Work house in Charles Town, or to the Subscriber at Hobcaw in Christ Church Parish, shall have 5 Ł reward, and all reasonable Charges. George Row. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 May 1742. Supplement.]

RICHMOND; lame Hext, John; Matthewes, James; Matthews; Steele, Mr. Ran away from John Hext, about Two Months ago, a Negro Fellow named Richmond, had his right Arm broke and wrong set, and had on when he went away an old white Negro Cloth Jacket, Oznaburgh Trowsers, and a new Hat, has lately been seen at Mr. Steele’s Tavern, and is supposed to be yet lurking about the Town. Whoever apprehends and brings the said Fellow to Mr. James Matthewes in Charles Town, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 5 June 1742.]

GLASGOW; b. Africa; Gambia Quash, Robert; Saunders, William (d)Run away from Robt. Quash’s Plantation, on the Head of the Eastern Branch of Cooper River, a tall young Gambia Negro Man, named Glasgow, can talk a little English, and formerly belonged to William Saunders deceased. Whoever takes up the said Negro and brings him home, shall have 5 Ł reward from ROBERT QUASH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 September 1742.]

SIMON; branded GCOOK Mortimer, Eleanor; Cook, G.; Gibbes, Henry, Esq. Run away from Eleanor Mortimer about six Weeks ago, a slim, black Negro man named Simon, he is a sensible Fellow, had on when he went away a red Jacket, and is finely branded on the right Breast, G. COOK. It’s thought he keeps about Goose-Creek. Whoever apprehends and brings him to Henry Gibbes, Esq; in Charlestown shall have 2 Ł reward and reasonable Charges paid by

67 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Eleanor Mortimer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 October 1742.]

LIMBRICK; LIMERICK?; sawyer Wragg, Mr.; Wragg, Joseph Run away about a Month ago, from Mr. Wragg’s Plantation, in the Parish of St. James Goose Creek, commonly call’d Spring Grove, 5 Negro Men viz. Limbrick, a lusty black well sett Fellow, near six Feet high; several scars on his Back with a [illegible] Skin; Cato a tall slim Fellow with no Marks upon him; Cyrus a lusty black Fellow, a little pitted with the Small pox; Scipio, a short well sett Fellow, very black; They are all Sawyers, and speak very good English; Edinborough a young likely Fellow, about 20 Years of Age & speaks but very little English. They had all white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches on, when they ran away: Whoever takes up the said Negroes, or any of them, and brings them to the said Plantation, or to Joseph Wragg in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 October 1742.]

CATO; sawyer Wragg, Mr.; Wragg, Joseph Run away about a Month ago, from Mr. Wragg’s Plantation, in the Parish of St. James Goose Creek, commonly call’d Spring Grove, 5 Negro Men viz. Limbrick, a lusty black well sett Fellow, near six Feet high; several scars on his Back with a [illegible] Skin; Cato a tall slim Fellow with no Marks upon him; Cyrus a lusty black Fellow, a little pitted with the Small pox; Scipio, a short well sett Fellow, very black; They are all Sawyers, and speak very good English; Edinborough a young likely Fellow, about 20 Years of Age & speaks but very little English. They had all white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches on, when they ran away: Whoever takes up the said Negroes, or any of them, and brings them to the said Plantation, or to Joseph Wragg in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 October 1742.]

CYRUS; sawyer Wragg, Mr.; Wragg, Joseph Run away about a Month ago, from Mr. Wragg’s Plantation, in the Parish of St. James Goose Creek, commonly call’d Spring Grove, 5 Negro Men viz. Limbrick, a lusty black well sett Fellow, near six Feet high; several scars on his Back with a [illegible] Skin; Cato a tall slim Fellow with no Marks upon him; Cyrus a lusty black Fellow, a little pitted with the Small pox; Scipio, a short well sett Fellow, very black; They are all Sawyers, and speak very good English; Edinborough a young likely Fellow, about 20 Years of Age & speaks but very little English. They had all white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches on, when they ran away: Whoever takes up the said Negroes, or any of them, and brings them to the said Plantation, or to Joseph Wragg in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 October 1742.]

SCIPIO; sawyer Wragg, Mr.; Wragg, Joseph Run away about a Month ago, from Mr. Wragg’s Plantation, in the Parish of St. James Goose Creek, commonly call’d Spring Grove, 5 Negro Men viz. Limbrick, a lusty black well sett Fellow, near six Feet high; several scars on his Back with a [illegible] Skin; Cato a tall slim Fellow with no Marks upon him; Cyrus a lusty black Fellow, a little pitted with the Small pox; Scipio, a short well sett Fellow, very black; They are all Sawyers, and speak very good English; Edinborough a young likely Fellow, about 20 Years of Age & speaks but very little English. They had all white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches on, when they ran away: Whoever takes up the said Negroes, or any of them, and brings them to the said Plantation, or to Joseph Wragg in Charles-Town, shall be

68 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database well rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 October 1742.]

EDINBOROUGH; EDINBURG; sawyer Wragg, Mr.; Wragg, Joseph Run away about a Month ago, from Mr. Wragg’s Plantation, in the Parish of St. James Goose Creek, commonly call’d Spring Grove, 5 Negro Men viz. Limbrick, a lusty black well sett Fellow, near six Feet high; several scars on his Back with a [illegible] Skin; Cato a tall slim Fellow with no Marks upon him; Cyrus a lusty black Fellow, a little pitted with the Small pox; Scipio, a short well sett Fellow, very black; They are all Sawyers, and speak very good English; Edinborough a young likely Fellow, about 20 Years of Age & speaks but very little English. They had all white Negro Cloth Jackets and Breeches on, when they ran away: Whoever takes up the said Negroes, or any of them, and brings them to the said Plantation, or to Joseph Wragg in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 October 1742.]

LUCY M’Elroy, Alexander; McIlroy; McElroy; Fitch, Jonathan RUN-AWAY from my Plantation, a Negro Girl, named Lucy, formerly belonging to Jonathan Fitch, by whom she is supposed to be harboured; she is about 16 Years of Age, had on when she went away an Oznaburg Petticoat, a strip’d blue and white Callimanco Jacket with blue Negro Cloth Sleeves. Ten Pounds reward will be given to any white Person, giving such Intelligence of the abovesaid Girl that she may be had again, and to any Negro Five Pounds for the like Intelligence to Alexander M’Elroy. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 November 1742.]

HAMPSHIRE; mustee; lame Yonge, Henry; Perroneau, Charles, estate of; Roper, William ABSENTED from the Service of the Subscriber, a lusty Mustee Fellow, named Hampshire, formerly belonged to the Estate of Charles Peronneau deceas’d, he has a sore Leg, very much swellld about the Foot and Ancle, and had on when he went away white Negro Cloth Jacket and Trowsers, an Oznaburgh Shirt, and a Gown of white Plains; he is very remarkable and well known to many, and is supposed to harbour about Charles Town and James Island. Whoever apprehends and brings him to me at Morten Town, or to Mr. William Roper Merchant in Charles Town, shall receive 40 sh. reward over and above what the Law allows. HENRY YONGE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 January 1743.]

TONEY; b. Africa; Gambia Ouldfield, John; Simmons, Ebenezer, Captain RUN AWAY from my Plantation at Pedee in Winyaw, a lusty tall Gambia Negro Fellow, nam’d Toney, about 35 Years of Age, speaks pretty good English, he belonged formerly to Capt. Ebenezer Simmons, in Charles Town, had on when he went away white Plains Jacket and Breeches, and an oznaburg Shirt, and affects to dress like a Sailor. Whoever will bring him to his Master shall have 5 Ł reward, from John Ouldfield. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 January 1743.]

HECTOR; sawyer Tookerman, Richard; Steele, John RUN AWAY from Mr. Rich. Tookerman’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, a Negro Man named Hector, had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, is a Sawyer; also another Negro Man named Jack, cloathed in the same Manner as the other, is a Cooper. Whoever takes up and brings the said Negroes to their Master aforesaid, or to Mr. John Steele, Tavern-

69 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Keeper in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 February 1743.]

JACK; cooper Tookerman, Richard; Steele, John RUN AWAY from Mr. Rich. Tookerman’s Plantation at Goose-Creek, a Negro Man named Hector, had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, is a Sawyer; also another Negro Man named Jack, cloathed in the same Manner as the other, is a Cooper. Whoever takes up and brings the said Negroes to their Master aforesaid, or to Mr. John Steele, Tavern-Keeper in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 February 1743.]

TOM; b. Africa; Ibo? Bull, Stephen, Jr.; Shute, Mr. RUN AWAY about the first of November, a short thick Elboa [sic; Ibo?] Negro Fellow named Tom, who formerly had belonged to Mr. Shute, he had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches, and speaks but very little English. Whoever brings the said Negro to the Subscriber or Capt. John McKenzie in Charles-Town, shall receive 5 Ł reward. Stephen Bull, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 February 1743.]

CAESAR; CASAR; b. South Carolina Bellinger, Edmond, Landgrave; Whitlock, John; Watson, John; Bellinger, Widow RUN AWAY from Landgrave Bellinger’s Plantation near Edmondsbury, a Negro Man named Casar, lately the Property of Mr. John Whitlock, he is this Country born, about 28 Years of Age, and is a tall well set lusty Fellow, near 6 Feet high, he has a fresh Cut in his Left Hand between the fore Finger and Thumb, and had on when he went away a brown Negro Cloth Jacket and Breeches. Whoever brings him to Mr. John Watson, in Charles Town, or to the Widow Bellinger’s near Ashley-Ferry, or to the Plantation aforesaid, shall have 10 Ł reward and all reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 March 1743.]

CYRUS; b. Africa; Ibo Fisher, Edward RUN AWAY from Edward Fisher about the 12th of March last, two Negro Fellows, named Cyrus and Casar, the former is an Ebo, and the other an Angola Fellow, both had on white Homespun Jackets and Breeches Cyrus had on besides a Garlix shirt and Breeches, they both speak pretty good English, and are supposed to be harboured about Togudoo [Toogoodoo] or Ponpon. Whoever brings them to the Work House in Charles-Town, or to Edward Fisher aforesaid, on Wadmelaw Island, shall receive 5 Ł reward for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 April 1743.]

CAESAR; CASAR; b. Africa; Angola Fisher, Edward RUN AWAY from Edward Fisher about the 12th of March last, two Negro Fellows, named Cyrus and Casar, the former is an Ebo, and the other an Angola Fellow, both had on white Homespun Jackets and Breeches Cyrus had on besides a Garlix shirt and Breeches, they both speak pretty good English, and are supposed to be harboured about Togudoo or Ponpon. Whoever brings them to the Work House in Charles-Town, or to Edward Fisher aforesaid, on Wadmelaw Island, shall receive 5 Ł reward for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 April 1743.]

SUSY

70 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Douxsaint, Jane; Douxsaint, Paul, estate of RUN AWAY on the 10th Instant a brown Negro Wench, named Susy, with a Scar on one Cheek, belonging to the Estate of the late Mr. Paul Douxsaint, had on when she went away, a coarse plaid Gown, Oznabrug Shift & white Cap. Whoever takes up and brings her to me in Charles-Town near the French Church, shall have 40 sh. reward. Jane Douxsaint. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 May 1743.]

VENUS Webb, William; Bedon, John (d); Massey, Benjamin; Godin, David RUN AWAY from Mr. William Webb at Ashepoo on the 15th of April, a Negro Wench named Venus, formerly belonging to Benjamin Massey, and afterwards to John Bedon deceas’d. She is supposed to be harboured in Charles Town, the Person who harbours or entertains the said Venus must expect no Favour, but will be severely prosecuted, Whoever brings her to her said master or to Mr. David Godin in Charles Town, shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 May 1743.]

HAGAR; mustee Glen, William; Hext, Edward, estate of RUN AWAY some Weeks ago, a Mustee Wench named Hagar, formerly belonging to the Estate of Edward Hext, deceas’d; she is tall and lusty, and had on when she went away, a white seersucker Gown. Whoever brings her to the Subscriber in Charles Town, or gives him such Intelligence of her that he may have her again, shall have 20 Ł reward. William Glen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 June 1743.]

CLEMENT; mustee Wright, Robert; Donning, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Mustee Slave named Clement, he speaks very good English, formerly belonged to the Pons Plantation, and is suspected to be harboured by some Negroes that were sold by Mr. Donning. Whoever takes up and brings the said Fellow to me at Ashepoo, shall receive10 Ł reward. Robert Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 June 1743.]

WILL; MARLBOROUGH Wood, Alexander; Stock, Samuel (d); Colcock, John, Captain RUN away from my Plantation at Goose-Creek, last May was Twelve Months, a Negro Fellow formerly belonging to Mr. Samuel Stock, deceas’d, then named Will, but since, Marlborough; he is suppos’d to be harboured at or about his former Master’s Plantation. Whoever brings him to me, or to Capt. John Colcock in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł reward. These are further, to forewarn all Persons whatsoever, that if they harbour, entertain or employ the said Fellow, they will be treated as the Law directs. Alexander Wood. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 July 1743.]

CUDJOE; CUDJO; mustee Fenwicke, John; Beamer, Mrs. RUN away about January last, from John Fenwicke’s Plantation at Ashepoo, a short well set Mustee Fellow, named Cudjoe, formerly belonging to Mrs. Beamer on Charles Town Neck: He is a sensible Fellow, about 28 Years old, born in the Province; and not being heard of, about Ashepoo or elsewhere, for above these three Months, it’s supposed, that he is harboured by some Negroes of his old acquaintance, especially those belonging to said Beamer. Whoever will apprehend the said Cudjoe, and deliver him to said Fenwicke in Charlestown, or to his Overseer, either on his Ashepoo or Johns-Island [Johns Island] plantations, shall have 5 Ł reward paid him, by John Fenwicke.

71 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 August 1743.]

JOB Singleton, William RUN away some Weeks ago, from the Subscriber at Ponpon, an aged Negro Fellow nam’d Job, his Belly is remarkable for having been burnt. Whoever apprehends the said Fellow, or will give such Intelligence of him, that he may be had again, shall have 5 Ł reward of William Singleton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 August 1743.]

DECEMBER Serre, ; Mazyck, Benjamin RUN AWAY about Two Months ago, a Negro Fellow named December, formerly belonging to Mr. Benjamin Mazyck, speaks good English, had on at the Time of his going away a red Breeches, is pretty much Pock fretten. Whoever takes up and delivers him to Noah Serre, Esq; shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 August 1743.]

NEDD; NED; mustee Wright, Richard RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a mustee Fellow named Nedd, about 20 Years old, he is a short well set Lad, full faced, short curl’d Hair, but not woolly, thick lip’d, small Eyes, speaks very plain, and is very artful in making a Story to get off, upon any Examination. The last Account I had of him was, that he was about the Head of Strawberry River, making his Way for Cape Fear. Any Person that takes him up and delivers him safe to me, shall have 10 Ł reward. He went away about the 20th of June last. Richard Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 August 1743.]

JOE; b. South Carolina; shoemaker, carpenter Cussens, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber near Dorchester, a likely young very black Negro Fellow, named Joe, he can work at the Shoemaker and Carpenter’s Trades, he is this Country born, and suppos’d to be about Charles Town, had on when he went away an Oznabrugh Shirt, a Hat, and white Negro Breaches. Whoever takes up and brings him to the Work house in Charles-Town, shall have 3 Ł reward of John Cussens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 August 1743.]

ROCK Mason, Richard; Fairchild, Thomas (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, above 4 Months ago, a Negro Wench about 40 Years of Age, named Rock, formerly belonging to Thomas Fairchild, deceased. Whoever entertains or harbours her, may expect a severe Prosecution to ensue; and whoever takes up and brings her to me in Charlestown, shall have 40 sh. reward. RICHARD MASON. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 September 1743.]

CAROLINA; (male) Gordon, Alexander; Smith, William RUN away from the Subscriber, a Negro fellow named Carolina, formerly belonging to one Mr. William Smith. Whoever entertains or Harbours him will be prosecuted according to Law; and whoever takes up and brings him to me, shall have 3 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 October 1743.]

PRIMUS; carpenter

72 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Cattell, William, Jr.; Ford, Mrs.; Hazard, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about two Months ago, a likely young Negro Fellow named Primus, formerly belonged to Mrs. Ford at Hobcaw, by Trade he is a Carpenter. He pass’d over Combahee Ferry about 6 Weeks ago, and is suspected to be on Port-Royal Island, having a Wife at or near Mr. Hazard’s Plantation, he had on a white Whitney Coat and generally goes well dress’d. Whoever takes up and brings the said Negro to the Work House in Charles Town, shall have a Reward of 10 Ł from William Cattell, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 October 1743.]

MORRICE; MAURICE; MORRIS; b. Africa; Calabar Ducat, George RUN away from George Ducat, a Negro Man named Morrice, a young Fellow about 25 or 26 Years of Age, a Calabar Negro, speaks indifferent English, has been gone these 3 Weeks from his Master. Any Person that takes him and brings him home, shall be rewarded for their Trouble, by George Ducat. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 October 1743.]

DIANNA; DIANA; laundress Flavell, [Rebecca?] Mrs. RUN away about a Month ago, from Mrs. Flavell, a tall likely Negro Woman, named Dianna, has hitherto been used to wash and iron in Houses in this Town, she is very well known. Whoever brings her to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 S. reward. And all Persons hereby are forewarned not to harbour, entertain, or employ the said Negro Wench, on Pain of being prosecuted as the Law directs. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 October 1743.]

CAESAR; CASAR; ferryman Gardner, William RUN away from the Subscriber in August last, a clean limb’d sturdy Negro Fellow, named Casar, he us’d to tend my Ferry at Black River in Prince Frederick’s Parish, Winyaw. Whoever takes up the said Fellow and secures him so that I may have him again, shall have 5 Ł reward, by William Gardner. N.B. I am inform’d he is on the South side of Santee River. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 October 1743.]

TOM Bisset, William; Menat, William WHEREAS a Negro Boy belonging to Mr. William Bissett at Hobkaw, named Tom, about 15 Years of Age, went away on Thursday Night, (having been sent to carry to a Gentleman, a super fine Scarlet Cloth Coat, with Scarlet Basket Buttons, and a Lanthorn). Whoever brings the said Boy to my Coffee house in Elliott Street, shall have Twenty Shillings reward. Any Person stopping the said Boy or Cloak, shall have the like Reward. But Persons receiving, buying or bartering the same, may depend upon being punish’d. William Menat. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 31 October 1743.]

TOM; mustee Peyre, René RUN away the 5th of October, 1743, from the Subscriber, in the Upper District of St. James Parish, Santee; two Mustee Fellows, one callld Tom, Twenty one Years of Age, about six Feet nine Inches high; the other call’d Billey, Eighteen Years of Age, and more of an Indian Colour than the former, both of them pretty slim for their height; speak tolerable good English, and neither of them had the Mark of a Lash when they went away. Whoever takes them up and brings them safe to me, or to the Work house in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Currency Reward, for each, and if any

73 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database will inform where they are to be found, so that they may be had, they shall have 5 Ł for each, paid by Rene Peyre. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 November 1743.]

BILLEY; BILLY; mustee Peyre, René RUN away the 5th of October, 1743, from the Subscriber, in the Upper District of St. James Parish, Santee; two Mustee Fellows, one callld Tom, Twenty one Years of Age, about six Feet nine Inches high; the other call’d Billey, Eighteen Years of Age, and more of an Indian Colour than the former, both of them pretty slim for their height; speak tolerable good English, and neither of them had the Mark of a Lash when they went away. Whoever takes them up and brings them safe to me, or to the Work house in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Currency Reward, for each, and if any will inform where they are to be found, so that they may be had, they shall have 5 Ł for each, paid by Rene Peyre. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 November 1743.]

JOE; b. South Carolina Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm; Hext, Hugh, Capt. RUN away, on the 3d Day of May last, a young Negro Boy, named Joe, this Country born, formerly belonged to Capt. Hugh Hext. Whoever brings the said Boy to the Subscriber at Edisto, or to the Work House in Charles Town, shall have 3 Ł reward. Oh the contrary whoever harbours the said Boy, may depend upon being severely prosecuted, by Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 Febraury 1744.]

MOLL; AKIN’S MOLL; b. South Carolina Bremar, James; Poitevine, Anthony, estate of; Elliott, Thomas RUN AWAY about the 18th of March last, a young Negro Wench, known by the Name of Akins’s Moll, of a middle Stature, and very black, had on when she went away a Garlix Gown, she is this Country born, and formerly belonged to the Estate of Anthony Poitevine, deceased. Whoever brings the said Negro Wench to me in Tho. Elliott’s Alley, Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł reward. James Bremar. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 April 1744.]

JOHNY; JOHNNY; mustee; butcher Smith, Samuel; Grimball, Paul Run away about the 20th of April (belonging to Mr. Paul Grimball) a Mustee Fellow named Johny, who commonly follows the Trade of a Butcher, aged about 40 Years, with a Roman Nose, very well known in Town. Whoever takes up and brings the said Fellow to Samuel Smith Butcher in Charlestown, or to Paul Grimball on Edisto Island, shall have 10 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 May 1744.]

WILL Boone, James; Hutchins, Mr. Run away from the Subscriber a tall thin yellow Negro Fellow, named Will, with a small Scar on his upper Lip. Whoever takes up and brings him to Mr. Hutchins at the Work house, or to the Subscriber, shall have 40 sh. reward. James Boone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 May 1744.]

POTT Dupuy, Jane Run away from Mrs. Jane Dupuy, about 4 or 5 Months ago, a Negro Girl named Pott, about 18 Years of Age. Whoever takes up and brings the said Girl to her said Mistress, shall have 10 Ł

74 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database reward. N.B. Whoever harbours or entertains the said Girl, must expect to be prosecuted according to Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 June 1744.]

JENNY; b. Africa; Angola; filed teeth Grove, Elizabeth; Rice, John, Constable; Thomas, Daniel Run away from Elizabeth Grove, an Angola Negro Woman named Jenny, her Teeth fil’d, full ey’d, and of a middle Age, speaks good English. Whoever takes up and brings the said Negro Woman to Mr. Daniel Thomas, Schoolmaster in Charlestown, or to John Rice, Constable, shall have 40 sh. reward, and if taken up in the Country, the reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 June 1744.]

EDINBURGH; EDINBURG; EDINBOROUGH; blind 1 eye Allen, William Run away from the Subscriber not long since, a middle sized Negro Fellow named Edinburgh, with one Eye, well known in Charles Town. Whoever takes up and delivers him to the Warden of the Work house, or to me at my Plantation in Goose Creek, shall have 3 Ł reward and all reasonable Charges, paid by William Allen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 June 1744.]

BACCHUS; market-man Weaver, Thomas Run away from the Subscriber on the 14th Instant, a lusty young Negro Fellow, named Bacchus, with a broad Face and large Feet, well known in Charles-Town, where he used to go about selling Greens, Fruits, &c. Whoever brings the said Fellow to me, shall have 40 sh. reward. Thomas Weaver. N.B. Any Person or Persons harbouring pr entertaining the said Bacchus, must expect to be prosecuted without Favour or Affection. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 June 1744.]

NEVILLE; boatman Wright, Thomas; Goodby, Alexander Run away from Tho: Wright’s Pettiaugua, a lusty fat Negro Fellow named Neville, very black. If any Body takes up and sends him to his Master, or brings him to me on board the said Boat, shall have 40 sh. reward. Alexander Goodby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 June 1744.]

DICK Hutchins, John; Cattell, John Run away from John Hutchins, Warden of the Work house, a Negro fellow named Dick, who formerly belonged to Mr. John Cattell. Whoever takes up and brings him to the said Hutchins, shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 July 1744.]

PETER Tookerman, Richard; Holmes, Isaac, Mrs. Run away about four Months ago, a lusty well set Negro Fellow, named Peter, about 30 Years of Age, and well known in Charlestown. Whoever brings him to his Master in Goose Creek Parish, or to Mrs. Is: [Isaac] Holmes in Church street, Charles-Town, shall have a Reward of 5 Ł. Richard Tookerman. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 August 1744.]

SAMBO; boatman

75 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Poole, Thomas; Lacy, John Run away some Weeks ago, a young Negro Fellow named Sambo, aged about 17 Years, formerly belonging to Mr. John Lacy Carpenter, and is known by being used to go in my Pilot Boat, he is slim, about 5 Feet high, has a Scar in one of his Cheeks, and had on when he went away a blue Negro Cloth Jacket lin’d with white Flannel, (which he has since turn’d Inside out) and pair of Duck Trowsers. Whoever takes up and brings him to his Master in Charles Town, shall have 3 Ł reward. Thomas Poole. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 September 1744.]

CUFFEE; b. Africa?; market-man Grimball, Paul; Winborn, Samuel Run away from the Subscriber, two Negro Men named Cuffee and Cheshire, Cuffee very well known in Charles-Town Market, is a tall Fellow, and speaks pretty good English; Cheshire is this Country born, middle siz’d, and much pitted with the small Pox. Whoever brings them to Samuel Winborn in Charles Town, or to me on Edisto-Island, shall be well rewarded. PAUL GRIMBALL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 October 1744.]

CHESHIRE; b. South Carolina Grimball, Paul; Winborn, Samuel Run away from the Subscriber, two Negro Men named Cuffee and Cheshire, Cuffee very well known in Charles-Town Market, is a tall Fellow, and speaks pretty good English; Cheshire is this Country born, middle siz’d, and much pitted with the small Pox. Whoever brings them to Samuel Winborn in Charles Town, or to me on Edisto-Island, shall be well rewarded. PAUL GRIMBALL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 October 1744.]

JEMMY; mustee Miller, Elizabeth Run away from the said Elizabeth Miller, a middle siz’d Mustee Fellow, named Jemmy, has a Scar on the upper Joint of the Fore Finger of his left Hand, had on when he went away a blue Negro Cloth Coat, &c. Whoever takes up and delivers the said Fellow to his mistress, shall have 5 Ł reward and all Charges reasonable. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 November 1744.]

CASAR; CAESAR; b. South Carolina; 1 sister Bruce, William; Perroneau, Alexander; Brown, David Run away from the Subscriber some Months ago, a lusty Negro Fellow named Casar, this Country born, he has a Sister at Mr. Alexander Peronneau’s, by which he is supposed to be harboured. And on the 8th of this Instant Nov. a short Angola Negro Fellow named Aberdeen, but goes by the Name of Jack in Charlestown, he speaks good English, and had on when he went away, a Sailor’s Oznabrug Frock, a check’d Shirt, and a pair of old Ticken [mattress ticking] Breeches; he was harboured some Time ago by the Boatswain of the Rose, telling him he was a free man and had been so for Two Years past, and had a mind to go to Sea; he was seen in Town last Monday. Whoever takes up the said Negroes and brings them to David Brown Shipwright in Charlestown, or to me, shall have 3 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. William Bruce. Nov. 15, 1744. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 November 1744.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; b. South Carolina; brother: Caesar Perroneau, Alexander Run away from the Subscriber some Months ago, a lusty Negro Fellow named Casar, this Country born, he has a Sister at Mr. Alexander Peronneau’s, by which he is supposed to be harboured. And on the 8th of this Instant Nov. a short Angola Negro Fellow named Aberdeen, but

76 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database goes by the Name of Jack in Charlestown, he speaks good English, and had on when he went away, a Sailor’s Oznabrug Frock, a check’d Shirt, and a pair of old Ticken [mattress ticking] Breeches; he was harboured some Time ago by the Boatswain of the Rose, telling him he was a free man and had been so for Two Years past, and had a mind to go to Sea; he was seen in Town last Monday. Whoever takes up the said Negroes and brings them to David Brown Shipwright in Charlestown, or to me, shall have 3 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. William Bruce. Nov. 15, 1744. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 November 1744.]

ABERDEEN; JACK; b. Africa; Angola Bruce, William; Brown, David Run away from the Subscriber some Months ago, a lusty Negro Fellow named Casar, this Country born, he has a Sister at Mr. Alexander Peronneau’s, by which he is supposed to be harboured. And on the 8th of this Instant Nov. a short Angola Negro Fellow named Aberdeen, but goes by the Name of Jack in Charlestown, he speaks good English, and had on when he went away, a Sailor’s Oznabrug Frock, a check’d Shirt, and a pair of old Ticken [mattress ticking] Breeches; he was harboured some Time ago by the Boatswain of the Rose, telling him he was a free man and had been so for Two Years past, and had a mind to go to Sea; he was seen in Town last Monday. Whoever takes up the said Negroes and brings them to David Brown Shipwright in Charlestown, or to me, shall have 3 Ł reward and reasonable Charges. William Bruce. Nov. 15, 1744. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 November 1744.]

CUFFEE Cattell, Catherine; Godfrey, Benjamin, estate of Run away some time ago, from the Subscriber, a very black middle siz’d Negro Fellow, named Cuffee; he formerly belong’d to the Estate of Mr. Benjamin Godfrey, had on when he went away, a white Negro Breeches trimm’d with red, and a blue Jacket, has a large Scar in his right Arm near the Shoulder. Whoever conveys him to the Work-house or to me shall have 5 Ł reward. Catherine Cattell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 January 1745.]

CASAR; CAESAR; shoemaker Radcliffe; Hartley, James Run away some Time ago, a Negro Fellow (by Trade a Shoe maker) named Casar, he formerly belonged to Mr. James Hartley of Stono, and it is tho’t he is gone up to Salcatcher [Salkehatchie], where Mr. Hartley formerly lived; he is a short thick Fellow, and had on when he went away, a homespun Jacket tan coloured, and a pair of large Duck Trowsers. Whoever takes up and brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward. Thomas Radcliffe. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 January 1745.]

GREGORY Frankland, Thomas; Frankland, Captain; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas) RUN AWAY from Captain Frankland, a Negro Fellow named GREGORY, formerly belonging to Mrs. Trott, very well known in Charlestown. Whoever takes him up and brings him to the Subscriber shall be rewarded. Thomas Frankland. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 March 1745.]

OR (?) Lockton, Austin Robert; Harramond, Captain Run away from the Subscriber a Negro Fellow named Or(?), he formerly belonged to Capt. Harramond, is a sensible Fellow and speaks good English. Whoever brings him to me, shall have a Reward of 5 Ł but if any Persons harbour or entertain the said Fellow, they must expect to be

77 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database prosecuted, by Austin Robert Lockton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 March 1745.]

ANDREW; epileptic Stevens, John Run away, a young Negro Fellow named Andrew, this Country born, speaks good English, by his Boldness and Impudence has sometimes got clear, and is subject to Fits, had on when he went away a white Negro Jacket with slash Sleeves, bound with blue. And as he has been seen in Charlestown, all Captains are desired to take Care that he does not conceal himself on board their Vessels, in order to get out of the Province. Whoever takes up and brings the said Fellow to me at my House near Dorchester, shall have 3 Ł Reward. John Stevens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 March 1745.]

MANUEL; b. Africa; Angola; branded SW; wife: Plaby; Phoebe? Wragg, Samuel; Bourain, Jean-Baptist; Bourain, John Baptist Run away about six months ago, two Angola Negroes belonging to Mr. Samuel Wragg, one a Man, named Manuel, the other a Woman, named Plaby [sic], both are branded on the Shoulder SW. Whoever takes them up and gives Notice thereof to Doct. John Baptist Bourauin at Pattyburgh [Purrysburgh?] shall have 7 Ł Reward, besides Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1745.]

PLABY; PHABY?; PHOEBE?; b. Africa; Angola; branded SW; husband: Manuel Wragg, Samuel; Bourain, Jean-Baptist; Bourain, John Baptist Run away about six months ago, two Angola Negroes belonging to Mr. Samuel Wragg, one a Man, named Manuel, the other a Woman, named Plaby [sic], both are branded on the Shoulder SW. Whoever takes them up and gives Notice thereof to Doct. John Baptist Bourauin at Pattyburgh [Purrysburgh?] shall have 7 Ł Reward, besides Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1745.]

QUASH Martin, Jacob To be sold, by Doct. Jacob Martin, three Negro Men, named Quash, Simon and Cuffee.... Cuffee has got three Legs, one of Wood, formerly belonged to Capt. John Garnet, and is run away. If any Person brings him to his Master, he shall be rewarded....Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1745.]

SIMON Martin, Jacob To be sold, by Doct. Jacob Martin, three Negro Men, named Quash, Simon and Cuffee....Cuffee has got three Legs, one of Wood, formerly belonged to Capt. John Garnet, and is run away. If any Person brings him to his Master, he shall be rewarded....Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1745.]

CUFFEE; lame; only one leg Martin, Jacob; Garnet, John, Captain To be sold, by Doct. Jacob Martin, three Negro Men, named Quash, Simon and Cuffee....Cuffee has got three Legs, one of Wood, formerly belonged to Capt. John Garnet, and is run away. If any Person brings him to his Master, he shall be rewarded. Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1745.]

PUTINA Powers, Richard; Ellis, Mrs.Run away on the 8th Day of March last, and supposed to be

78 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database harboured in Charlestown, a Negro Woman named Putina, who formerly belonged to Mrs. Ellis. Whoever takes up and brings her to the Subscriber in Charlestown, shall have 30 sh. reward. And whoever harbours, entertains or employs her, may depend on being prosecuted by Richard Powers. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 April 1745.]

JOSEPH JOHNSON; b. Bermuda; sailor Thrasher, Captain; Reid & Kennan Run away from the Pelham Privateer, two Negro Men, viz. Joseph Johnson, born in Bermuda, speaks very good English, had on when he went away a light colour’d Cloth Coat, a speckled Shirt, Oznabrug Frock and Trowsers. Thomas Ebsery, born in Jamaica, a tall slim Fellow, hard of Hearing, he beats a Drum very well and is well known amongst the Negroes in Charles Town, having been here before with Capt. Thrasher. Whoever apprehends the said Negroes, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each by applying to Reid & Kennan. N.B. Any Person in Town, Country, or on Ship board, who entertains the said Slaves, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 April 1745.]

THOMAS EBSERY; b. West Indies; Jamaica; deaf?; sailor; drummer Thrasher, Captain; Reid & Kennan Run away from the Pelham Privateer, two Negro Men, viz. Joseph Johnson, born in Bermuda, speaks very good English, had on when he went away a light colour’d Cloth Coat, a speckled Shirt, Oznabrug Frock and Trowsers. Thomas Ebsery, born in Jamaica, a tall slim Fellow, hard of Hearing, he beats a Drum very well and is well known amongst the Negroes in Charles Town, having been here before with Capt. Thrasher. Whoever apprehends the said Negroes, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each by applying to Reid & Kennan. N.B. Any Person in Town, Country, or on Ship board, who entertains the said Slaves, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 April 1745.]

POROS January, Lewis Run away on the 23d of last Month, a young Negro Fellow named Poros, had on when he went away, a blue Coat with white metal Buttons, green Breeches, and white Stockings. Whoever takes up and delivers him to me in Charlestown, shall have a Reward of 3 Ł and whoever harbours or entertains the said Fellow, must expect to be prosecuted with the utmost Severity by Lewis January. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 8 April 1745.]

SABINA Peake, Richard Run away about the 7th Inst. April, from the Subscriber, a slender Negro Wench, named Sabina, had on a Plaid Gown and blue quilted Petticoat, with blue and white Handkerchiefs about her Head and Neck, suspected to be at or about Ponpon. Any Person securing her shall have 40 sh. above what the Law allows. And, all Persons in Town and Country indebted to me by Wharf Accompt or otherways, are desired to discharge the same by the first Day of June next, after which all open Accompts will be put in Suit by Richard Peake. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 April 1745.]

CHLOE; son: Will Bilney, John Whereas a Negro Wench with her Boy Child ran away from the Subscriber on John’s Island, about the 25th of April last, this is to forbid any Person or, Persons whatever to detain or employ the said Wench (named Chloe) and her Boy Child (named Will.) On Information and Proof of any Person’s so doing, or any Person bringing the said Wench and Child to me, shall have 5 Ł reward.

79 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database John Bilney. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 May 1745.]

WILL; mother: Chloe Bilney, John Whereas a Negro Wench with her Boy Child ran away from the Subscriber on John’s Island, about the 25th of April last, this is to forbid any Person or, Persons whatever to detain or employ the said Wench (named Chloe) and her Boy Child (named Will.) On Information and Proof of any Person’s so doing, or any Person bringing the said Wench and Child to me, shall have 5 Ł reward. John Bilney. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 25 May 1745.]

TONY; TONEY; LITTLE TONEY; b. South Carolina; hunter; his murder solicited MacKelvey, James; Goodby, James, estate of Run away, about the 6th of April last, from James MacKelvey of St. John’s Parish, Planter, a Negro Man, middle siz’d, about 25 Years of Age; this Country born, known by the Name of Little Toney, formerly belonging to the Estate of James Goodby deceas’d, and used to be employ’d for a Hunter at Peedee Cowpen. Also a young Negro Fellow, named Scipio bought of the Executors of the same Estate. Whoever takes up the said Negroes and brings them to their Master at Santee, or the Goal, Work house, or James MacKelvey Butcher in Charlestown, shall have Twenty Pounds Reward for Toney, and Five Pounds for Scipio, besides all reasonable Charges. N.B. Toney is an obstreperous sawcey Fellow, and if he should be kill’d in taking, I am willing to allow any Man that will bring me his Head Ten Pounds. All Persons in Town and Country are hereby forewarn’d from harbouring the said Negroes, and Masters of Vessels from carrying them off. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 June 1745.]

SCIPIO MacKelvey, James; Goodby, James, estate of Run away, about the 6th of April last, from James MacKelvey of St. John’s Parish, Planter, a Negro Man, middle siz’d, about 25 Years of Age; this Country born, known by the Name of Little Toney, formerly belonging to the Estate of James Goodby deceas’d, and used to be employ’d for a Hunter at Peedee Cowpen. Also a young Negro Fellow, named Scipio bought of the Executors of the same Estate. Whoever takes up the said Negroes and brings them to their Master at Santee, or the Goal, Work house, or James MacKelvey Butcher in Charlestown, shall have Twenty Pounds Reward for Toney, and Five Pounds for Scipio, besides all reasonable Charges. N.B. Toney is an obstreperous sawcey Fellow, and if he should be kill’d in taking, I am willing to allow any Man that will bring me his Head Ten Pounds. All Persons in Town and Country are hereby forewarn’d from harbouring the said Negroes, and Masters of Vessels from carrying them off. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 June 1745.]

ANDREW; BLIND ANDREW; one-eyed? Sommers, George; Ferguson, James; Smith & Cossens Run away from George Sommers near Dorchester, a Negro Fellow named Andrew, formerly belonging to Mr. James Ferguson of Ponpon; he is well known about Charlestown by the Name of blind Andrew. Any Person who takes up the said Negro and delivers him to the Master of the Work house, shall have 4 Ł Currency Reward and all reasonable Expences, paid by the above George Sommers or Smith & Cossens in Charlestown.

QUACO; market-man Hill, Richard; Vanderdussen, Alexander; Wilkins, William Run away about 3 Months past, from Col. Vander Dussen’s Plantation at Goose Creek, a tall slim Negro Man named Quaco, between 45 and 50 Years of Age, he used to tend this Market with Veal,

80 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database and is very well known in this Town and at James Island where he formerly lived a Slave to Mr. William Wilkins; he generally wore a white Negro Cloth Gown. Whoever takes him up and brings him to me in Charles Town, shall have 5 Ł Currency, as a Reward, besides the Mileage allowed by Law. And all Persons are caution’d not to entertain him. Jun. 22d, 1745. RICHARD HILL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 June 1745.]

PRIMUS Motte, Jacob; Motte, Isaac; Baker, William, estate of Run away from Charlestown, a pretty tall Negro Man named Primus, bought at publick Vendue, late belonging to William Baker, deceased. Whoever takes up and brings him to Jacob Motte in Charles Town, or to Isaac Motte at New-Windsor, shall be well rewarded for the same by either of them. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 July 1745.]

GEORGE; b. South Carolina Saxby, William; Frankland, Captain; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas) Run away from the Subscriber on the 12th of June last, a Negro Man named George, well known in Town and Country born and bred up in Mrs. Trott’s House, and lately belonged to Captain Frankland, a thin Fellow, about 20 Years of Age, wears an Oznabrug Frock and Trowsers, and has lately been seen at Hobcaw. Whoever will apprehend the said Fellow and deliver him to me in Union street in Charlestown, shall have 40 sh. reward. And any Person any Ways harbouring, entertaining or employing the said Negro, shall be prosecuted to the Utmost Rigour of the Law, by William Saxby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 July 1745.]

CATO Lockton, Austin Robert; Holmes, Francis; Batsford, Mrs. Run away from the Subscriber on the 10th of June, a Negro Fellow, nam’d Cato, formerly belonged to Mr. Fr. [Francis] Holmes, he’s a very likely Fellow, about 21 years of age, 5 Feet 3 Inches high, had on when he went away a Fear nothing Jacket, and sail Duck Trowsers. Whoever takes up and brings him to me or to Mrs Batsford at Ashley Ferry, shall have 10 Ł Reward, besides all Charges. Austin Robert Lockton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 July 1745.]

JEFFERY; mustee Nicholls, Isaac Run away from the Subscriber about 6 Months ago, a Mustee Fellow, named Jeffery, about 5 Feet l0 Inches high, 24 or 25 Years of Age, a small Scar upon the Joint of his great Toe. He is a subtle Fellow, and will endeavour to deceive any one that examines him, was seen at my House with 3 Negroes, all well arm’d on the 22d Instant July, and goes sometimes to Ponpon, Combahee, Edisto and James Island, but keeps mostly about Ashley River. Whoever takes up and brings him to me, shall have a Reward of 30 Ł. Isaac Nicholls. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 July 1745.]

BEN; mustee; patroon Logan, William; Logan, George, Sr.; Logan, Martha, Mrs. Run away from the Plantation of George Logan, Sen. on Wando, a Mustee Negro Man named Ben, pretty lusty, speaks very good English, has been employ’d as Patroon of a Pettiaugua some time past, and is well known in Charles-Town. Any person who delivers the said Fellow to Mrs. Martha Logan on the said Plantation, or to me in Charlestown, shall have a Reward of 5 Ł. William Logan. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 July 1745.]

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NANNY Saxby, George Run away from George Saxby, Two Negro Wenches, one named Nanny, a short thick Wench; the other named Clarita, middle siz’d, both very well known in Charles Town. If any Person brings either of the said Negroes to Geo: Saxby, shall receive 3 Ł Reward. And whoever entertains them must expect to be prosecuted. George Saxby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 August 1745.]

CLARITA Saxby, George Run away from George Saxby, Two Negro Wenches, one named Nanny, a short thick Wench; the other named Clarita, middle siz’d, both very well known in Charles Town. If any Person brings either of the said Negroes to Geo: Saxby, shall receive 3 Ł Reward. And whoever entertains them must expect to be prosecuted. George Saxby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 August 1745.]

STEPNEY Oliver, Mark; Oliver, Mrs. Run away from the Subscriber, a Negro Fellow named Stepney, short and thick, formerly belonged to Mrs. Oliver, and is well known in Charlestown, had on when he went away a white Jacket and Sailor Trowsers. Whoever takes up and brings him to his Master at Wando, or to the Work house in Charlestown, shall receive 5 Ł as a Reward, from Mark Oliver. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 August 1745.]

PIERRE; b. South Carolina; cattle-hunter Lamboll, Thomas; Fairchild, Mr.Run away from the subscriber, the latter End of July past, a very black, sensible and likely young Negro Fellow, named Pierre, this Country born, speaks good English, is of middle stature, and has very white Teeth and reddish Eyes; he formerly belonged to Mr. Fairchild, and was a Cattle Hunter about Wassamsaw. Whosoever shall apprehend the said Runaway and bring him to his Master in Charlestown, or give Intelligence of him so as he may be taken up, shall be well rewarded; And all Persons are forewarned against harbouring or entertaining him. Thomas Lamboll. August 19, 1745. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 August 1745.]

JUDITH Pringle, Robert Run away from the Subscriber, about a Month ago, a Negro Woman named Judith, well known in Charles-Town. Whoever apprehends the said Run-away, and brings her to me, or to the Work house in Charlestown, shall receive 3 Ł Reward, and whoever entertains her may expect to be prosecuted. Robert Pringle. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 August 1745.]

SAMPSON; b. Africa; Angola Bourget, Daniel Run away above three Months ago, an Angola Negro Fellow named Sampson, speaks very little English, had on When he went away a white Duffil Jacket, and blue broad Cloth Breeches, Whoever takes up and brings him to me in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł as a Reward, besides the reasonable charges. Daniel Bourget. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 August 1745.]

PRINCE; mutilated; whipping scars

82 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Smith, William; Branford, Run away from my Plantation nigh Dorchester, in October last, a large well set Negro Fellow named Prince, about 25 Years of Age, has lost one Joint of the middle Finger of his right Hand, speaks good English, and is pretty much whaled on the Back. Any Person who will apprehend and bring the said Fellow to Mr. Ezekiel Branford at Ponpon, or to my said Plantation, or gives such Intelligence of him that he may be found, shall have 3 Ł Reward, and any Person known to harbour him may expect to be prosecuted according to the utmost Severity of the Law, by William Smith. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 August 1745.]

KATE Harvey, William; Saxby, Mr. Run away about 6 Weeks past, a Negro Girl named Kate, and has been seen by Negroes on Mr. Saxby’s Plantation up the Path. Any Person that will take up the said Runaway and bring her to me or to the Warden of the Work House, shall have 5 Ł reward, or give such Proof as those that harbours or conceals her may be prosecuted, shall receive 20 Ł from Wm. Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 23 September 1745.]

PHILLIS; 1 child Thomas, Daniel; Quelch, Mr.; Bennet, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, some Time since, a middle aged Negro Woman named Phillis, with a young Child about 20 Months old; she formerly belonged to Mr John Bennet on Wando-Neck, and is supposed to loiter thereabouts, or the lower part of the Neck, having been seen at Mr. Quelch’s Plantation. The said Negro Woman stoops much, and has lost most of her fore Teeth, had on when she went away a green Negro Cloth Gown, and took with her a check Petticoat and Jacket. Any Person that will take up the said Runaway and bring her to me, shall have 5 Ł Reward, or give such Proof that those that harbour or conceal her may be prosecuted, shall receive 20 Ł from Daniel Thomas. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 September 1745.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Phillis Thomas, Daniel; Quelch, Mr.; Bennet, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, some Time since, a middle aged Negro Woman named Phillis, with a young Child about 20 Months old; she formerly belonged to Mr John Bennet on Wando- Neck, and is supposed to loiter thereabouts, or the lower part of the Neck, having been seen at Mr. Quelch’s Plantation. The said Negro Woman stoops much, and has lost most of her fore Teeth, had on when she went away a green Negro Cloth Gown, and took with her a check Petticoat and Jacket. Any Person that will take up the said Runaway and bring her to me, shall have 5 Ł Reward, or give such Proof that those that harbour or conceal her may be prosecuted, shall receive 20 Ł from Daniel Thomas. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 September 1745.]

CAIN; mustee Powers, Richard; Gadsden, Mr.; Shepheard, Mr. RUN AWAY, a lusty mustee Fellow named Cain, formerly belonging to Mr. Gadsden, and now suppos’d to be harbored about Mr. Shepheard’s Plantation up the Path, had on when he went away a check’d Shirt, a snuff colour’d Breeches, and a strip’d Handkerchief. Also a Negro Woman named Sabina, lately belonging to Mr. Richard Peake, and suppos’d to be harbored at Mr. Jenys’s Plantation at Ponpon, had on when she went away a white Linnen Gown and one of Oznabrugs; she is tall and slim Whoever takes up and brings the said slaves to me in Charles Town, shall have 3 Ł Reward for each, besides reasonable Charges; and whoever gives Proof where they are harbour’d, shall have 10 Ł of Richard Powers.

83 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 October 1745.]

SABINA Powers, Richard; Peake, Richard; Jenys, Mr. RUN AWAY, a lusty mustee Fellow named Cain, formerly belonging to Mr. Gadsden, and now suppos’d to be harbored about Mr. Shepheard’s Plantation up the Path, had on when he went away a check’d Shirt, a snuff colour’d Breeches, and a strip’d Handkerchief. Also a Negro Woman named Sabina, lately belonging to Mr. Richard Peake, and suppos’d to be harbored at Mr. Jenys’s Plantation at Ponpon, had on when she went away a white Linnen Gown and one of Oznabrugs; she is tall and slim Whoever takes up and brings the said slaves to me in Charles Town, shall have 3 Ł Reward for each, besides reasonable Charges; and whoever gives Proof where they are harbour’d, shall have 10 Ł of Richard Powers. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 October 1745.]

JACK; carpenter Roche, Matthew; Cartwright, Hugh, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about six Months ago, a short well made young Negro Fellow, named Jack, by Trade a Carpenter, speaks good English, and formerly belong’d to Mrs. Hugh Cartwright. Whoever apprehends the said Run away, and brings him to his master in Charles Town, shall have 5 Ł current money Reward. And all Persons are forewarned against harboring or entertaining him at their Peril. Mathew Roche. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 October 1745.]

SAMPSON Bryan, Jonathan; Cochran, James, estate of; Benelst, Peter RUN AWAY from Jonathan Bryan, a young Negro Fellow, named Sampson, formerly belonging to the Estate of James Cochran deceas’d; he was seen in Charlestown on the 18th of October. Whoever takes up the said Negro and brings him to Mr. Peter Benelst [sic] in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł Reward of Jonathan Bryan. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 4 November 1745.]

GEORGE; mulatto Freeman, William George; Wright, Richard, estate of RUN AWAY, a Mulatto Fellow named George, lately belonging to the Estate of Richard Wright, Esq; deceased, he is short, well set, and 30 Years of Age, speaks good English, and had on when he went away a broadcloth pair of Breeches with brass Buttons, and a speckled Linnen Shirt. Whoever apprehends the said Fellow, and brings him to the Subscriber or to the Warden of the Work House in Charlestown, shall have 5 Ł Reward. William George Freeman. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 November 1745.]

SHARPER Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

YORK Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor,

84 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

GLASGOW Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

JACK Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

TOM Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

DICK Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

SAMBO Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves,

85 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

GREENWICH Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

PLATO Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

KATE Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

CHLOE Goodge, James, estate of; Goodge, Hannah; Villepontoux, Zachariah; Villeponteaux; Taylor, Peter RUN AWAY from ZachariahVillepontoux, Nine Negro Men and Two Negro Women Slaves, belonging to the Estate of James Goodge deceased, named Sharper, York, Glasgow, Jack, Tom, Dick, Sambo, Greenwich, Plato, Kate, and Chloe. Whoever will apprehend all or any of the said Slaves and deliver them to the Warden of the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be well rewarded by Hannah Goodge, Zachariah Villepontoux, Peter Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 November 1745.]

PAUL; GEORGE; mustee Woodward, Sarah; Webb, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber’s Plantation on James Island, a Mustee Fellow named Paul, formerly known by the Name of George, also a Negro Fellow named Mark, formerly known by the Name of June, likewise a Mustee Woman called Nanny. Whoever apprehends either of the said Fellows or the Wench, and brings them to Mr. John Webb living at the said Plantation, shall

86 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database have 5 Ł Reward paid them by Sarah Woodward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 December 1745.]

MARK; JUNE Woodward, Sarah; Webb, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber’s Plantation on James Island, a Mustee Fellow named Paul, formerly known by the Name of George, also a Negro Fellow named Mark, formerly known by the Name of June, likewise a Mustee Woman called Nanny. Whoever apprehends either of the said Fellows or the Wench, and brings them to Mr. John Webb living at the said Plantation, shall have 5 Ł Reward paid them by Sarah Woodward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 December 1745.]

NANNY; mustee Woodward, Sarah; Webb, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber’s Plantation on James Island, a Mustee Fellow named Paul, formerly known by the Name of George, also a Negro Fellow named Mark, formerly known by the Name of June, likewise a Mustee Woman called Nanny. Whoever apprehends either of the said Fellows or the Wench, and brings them to Mr. John Webb living at the said Plantation, shall have 5 Ł Reward paid them by Sarah Woodward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 December 1745.]

MOLLY; whipping scars Varambaut, Francis; Cordwainer, Mitchell; Canston, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about a week ago, a Negro wench named Molly, formerly belonging to Mr. Canston (who mortgaged her to Mr. Mitchell Cordwainer), she is of a yellowish Complexion, middle siz’d, much pitted with the Small Pox, and has a large Whale [sic; weale] over her Breast, had on when she went away, a green Negro Cloth Gown; and a brown one under it, she speaks bad English. Whoever brings her to me in Charles-town, or to the Work House, shall have 40 sh. reward besides all reasonable Charges. Francis Varambaut. N.B. Whoever harbours or entertains the said wench, may depend upon being prosecuted with Rigour; and whoever can inform by whom she is so harbored, &c upon the Party’s Conviction thereof, shall have 5 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 December 1745.]

CHARLES McKrelliss, James; Fowler, Richard (d); Parris, Colonel (d) RUN AWAY, from the Plantation late Col. Parris’s, an old Negro Man named Charles, well known in Charles Town, lately belong’d to Richard Fowler deceas’d of Hobcaw, had on a blue Negro Cloath Coat and Green Jacket and Trowsers, grey hair’d. Also, a Negro Woman named Sabina, had on a purple blue Gown, is supposed to be gone to Ponpon or Beach-Hill. Any Person that takes up and brings them to the Work House in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, and reasonable Charges; and Any Negro that takes up and secures them as aforesaid, shall have 3 Ł for each. James Mckrelliss [sic]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 January 1746.]

SABINA McKrelliss, James; Parris, Colonel (d) RUN AWAY, from the Plantation late Col. Parris’s, an old Negro Man named Charles, well known in Charles Town, lately belong’d to Richard Fowler deceas’d of Hobcaw, had on a blue Negro Cloath Coat and Green Jacket and Trowsers, grey hair’d. Also, a Negro Woman named Sabina, had on a purple blue Gown, is supposed to be gone to Ponpon or Beach-Hill. Any Person that takes up and brings them to the Work House in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward for each, and

87 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database reasonable Charges; and Any Negro that takes up and secures them as aforesaid, shall have 3 Ł for each. James Mckrelliss [sic]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 January 1746.]

LONDON; b. Africa; Angola; butcher Smith, Samuel RUN AWAY on the 25th of January last, a Negro Man named London, a Butcher, about 19 Years of Age, Angola born, speaks good English, and is about 5 Feet high, had on when he went away a blue Negro Cloth Jacket, and a white one, a pair of red Breeches, and oznabrug Trowsers. Whoever harbours or entertains the said Negro, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity; and whoever brings him to me shall have 5 Ł Reward. Samuel Smith. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 1 February 1746.]

LANCASHIRE; ship’s-carpenter Wright, Thomas; Beazley, Mr. ABSENTED from my Service in Charles-Town, a Negro Man named Lancashire, a Ship Carpenter, he lately worked with Mr. Beazley the Ship Carpenter. Any Person that apprehends him and brings him to his Master in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward upon Demand. Thomas Wright. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 February 1746.]

PUTINA Powers, Richard [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 March 1746.] See PUTINA in other newspapers.

ABRAM Radcliffe, Thomas; Stanyarne, Benjamin; Wright, Richard, Captain, estate of; Woodward, Mrs. RUN AWAY some Time ago, a Negro Fellow named Abram formerly belonged to Mr. Benjamin Stanyarne on Ashley River, he is a tall well set Fellow, and had on when he went away, a blue great Coat and straw Hat: I am informed he has been harboured at the Plantation of the late Capt. Rich Wright, by a Negro named Caleb and a Wench named Rose, but has been since seen on Wappoo Neck with a Negro belonging to Mrs. Woodward. Whoever brings the said Negro to me or to the Warden of the Work-House shall have 5 Ł as a Reward. And whosoever harbours the said Negro, be they black or white (as I am informed some have done it in Hopes that I should sell him) they may depend on the utmost severity that the Law allows. Thomas Radcliffe. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 March 1746.]

CALEB Wright, Richard, Captain, estate of RUN AWAY some Time ago, a Negro Fellow named Abram formerly belonged to Mr. Benjamin Stanyarne on Ashley River, he is a tall well set Fellow, and had on when he went away, a blue great Coat and straw Hat: I am informed he has been harboured at the Plantation of the late Capt. Rich Wright, by a Negro named Caleb and a Wench named Rose, but has been since seen on Wappoo Neck with a Negro belonging to Mrs. Woodward. Whoever brings the said Negro to me or to the Warden of the Work-House shall have 5 Ł as a Reward. And whosoever harbours the said Negro, be they black or white (as I am informed some have done it in Hopes that I should sell him) they may depend on the utmost severity that the Law allows. Thomas Radcliffe. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 March 1746.]

ROSE

88 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Wright, Richard, Captain, estate of RUN AWAY some Time ago, a Negro Fellow named Abram formerly belonged to Mr. Benjamin Stanyarne on Ashley River, he is a tall well set Fellow, and had on when he went away, a blue great Coat and straw Hat: I am informed he has been harboured at the Plantation of the late Capt. Rich Wright, by a Negro named Caleb and a Wench named Rose, but has been since seen on Wappoo Neck with a Negro belonging to Mrs. Woodward. Whoever brings the said Negro to me or to the Warden of the Work-House shall have 5 Ł as a Reward. And whosoever harbours the said Negro, be they black or white (as I am informed some have done it in Hopes that I should sell him) they may depend on the utmost severity that the Law allows. Thomas Radcliffe. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 March 1746.]

ANONYMOUS MAN Woodward, Mrs. RUN AWAY some Time ago, a Negro Fellow named Abram formerly belonged to Mr. Benjamin Stanyarne on Ashley River, he is a tall well set Fellow, and had on when he went away, a blue great Coat and straw Hat: I am informed he has been harboured at the Plantation of the late Capt. Rich Wright, by a Negro named Caleb and a Wench named Rose, but has been since seen on Wappoo Neck with a Negro belonging to Mrs. Woodward. Whoever brings the said Negro to me or to the Warden of the Work-House shall have 5 Ł as a Reward. And whosoever harbours the said Negro, be they black or white (as I am informed some have done it in Hopes that I should sell him) they may depend on the utmost severity that the Law allows. Thomas Radcliffe. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 March 1746.]

SAMPSON Taylor, James RUN AWAY from my Plantation, a Negro Fellow named Sampson, of a middle stature, about 20 Years of Age, had on when he went away a green Jacket and a blue pair of Breeches, and is well known in Charlestown Market. Whoever apprehends the said Negro and delivers him to me at my Plantation, or to the Warden of the Work house shall have 3 Ł Currency Reward, and whoever entertains him may depend on being prosecuted by James Taylor. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 29 March 1746.]

DICK Dwight, Daniel; Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas), estate of RUN away from the Parsonage in St. John’s parish Berkley County, on the 31st of March last, a Negro Man named Dick, a yellow Fellow, of a middling Age and Stature, lately sold at the Hagan, the Plantation of Madam Trott, lately deceased: And also a Negro Wench named Sabina. Whoever will take up and bring the said Slaves to the aforesaid Place in St. John’s Parish, shall have 10 Ł reward and all reasonable Charges paid by their Master. Daniel Dwight. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 April 1746.]

SABINA Dwight, Daniel RUN away from the Parsonage in St. John’s parish Berkley County, on the 31st bf March last, a Negro Man named Dick, a yellow Fellow, of a middling Age and Stature, lately sold at the Hagan, the Plantation of Madam Trott, lately deceased: And also a Negro Wench named Sabina. Whoever will take up and bring the said Slaves to the aforesaid Place in St. John’s Parish, shall have 10 Ł reward and all reasonable Charges paid by their Master. Daniel Dwight. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 April 1746.]

GLASGOW Murray, John; Brisbane, Dr.

89 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the Subscriber at Dorchester, a well known squat little Fellow, named Glasgow, who formerly belonged to Dr. Brisbane, had on when he went away a light coloured tufted Fustian Coat and grey Breeches, has an impression in his Forehead in Form almost of a Half-Moon, which is easily felt with the Finger. Whoever brings him to me or carries him to the Work-house in Charles town, shall have 3 Ł reward. John Murray. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 21 April 1746.]

CHAMBERLAIN; boatman Milner, Ann; Colcock, John RUN AWAY on Tuesday the 6th Instant May, a Mulatto Fellow named Chamberlain, very well known in Town and Country, having been used to go in a Pettiaugua, he had on when he went away, a blue pea Jacket, a check’d shirt, canvas Trowsers, with stockings and shoes. Tis supposed he is concealed in some Vessel intending to go off the Province, this is to forewarn all Persons from harbouring or entertaining the said Fellow, on Pain of being prosecuted as far as the Law will allow; and any Person who brings him to me or to Mr. John Colcock, or can give Intelligence where he is concealed, shall have 5 Ł Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid, by Ann Milner. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 May 1746.]

QUASH; BOATSWAIN; BOSUN; b. Africa?; ritual scarification?; gardener Martin, Jacob; Gibson, Dr. RUN away, an old Negro Man named Quash and goes sometimes by the name of Boatswain, is a Gardener, and formerly belonged to Doct. Gibson, has an almost imperceptible mark like a Cross in one of his Cheeks. Whoever brings him to me in Charlestown, shall have a reasonable Reward and Charges. Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 26 May 1746.]

DAVIS Daniel, Robert RUN AWAY some Time since, a Negro Fellow named Davis, well known in Charlestown. Whoever delivers him to his Master, or to the Warden of the Work house, shall have 3 Ł Reward. And whoever harbours or employs him after this 30th Day of May, 1746, may depend on being prosecuted by Robert Daniel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 2 June 1746.]

CUFFEE; ship’s-carpenter Trott, Sarah (wife of Nicholas), estate of; Smith, Thomas RUN AWAY a Negro Man named Cuffee, belonging to the Estate of Mrs. Sarah Trott. He is by Trade a Ship Carpenter, and has been for some Years past generally on board some of the men-of- war, is a middle siz’d Fellow, of a yellowish Complexion, and wears a large Beard. Whoever apprehends and delivers him to the Warden of the Work House shall have 3 Ł Reward. Whoever harbours or entertains him will be prosecuted by Thomas Smith. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 June 1746.]

ANDREW Postell, James; Waring, Benjamin, Colonel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a middle sized slim Negro Man named Andrew, very well known in Charlestown, formerly belong’d to Col. Benj. Waring, and walks limping. Whoever brings the said Negro to me, shall have 5 Ł Reward. James Postell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 16 June 1746.]

HECTOR Slade, Daniel; Dowse, Hugh; Holmes, Isaac, Captain

90 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY on the Third Instant, a very likely Negro Boy, named Hector, about 16 Years of Age, this Country born; he was seen in Town this morning, and had on when he went away, a blue Jacket without Sleeves, and speckled Linnen Trowsers. Whoever apprehends and delivers him to the Subscriber near Round Savannah, to Mr. Hugh Dowse at Dorchester, or to Capt. Isaac Holmes in Charlestown, shall have 40 sh. Reward. Daniel Slade. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 7 July 1746.]

CAESAR Prue, John RUN AWAY on the 10th of June last, a Negro Boy named Caesar, aged about 15 Years, and this Country born, had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket and strip’d Linnen Breeches. Whoever delivers him to his Master, or to the Warden of the Work house, shall have 40 sh. Reward. John Prue. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 14 July 1746.]

RUTH; mustee Torquet, James; Massey, Mrs.; Roche, Mr. RUN AWAY from James Torquet about the 12th of June last, a Mustee Wench named Ruth, formerly belonging to Mrs. Massey, and very well known in Town, had on when she went away, a purple dyed Gown. Whoever delivers her to the Warden of the Work house, or to Mr. Roche, shall have 10 Ł Reward. James Torquet. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 July 1746.]

CYRUS Vouloux, James; Marlon, James RUN AWAY about two Months ago, a Negro Man named Cyrus, sold to the Subscriber by Mr. James Marlon of Goose Creek. Whoever secures the said Negro and delivers him to his Master in Charles Town, shall be sufficiently rewarded, but whoever harbours or entertains him, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost Severity by James Vouloux, who will dispose of his Land and Buildings in Broad street, very reasonable. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 28 July 1746.]

CUPID; JEMMY Witter, Samuel Run away from the Subscriber on James-Island [James Island], a short young Negro Man, named Cupid, aged about 25 Years, and ’tis thought will change his Name to Jemmy; had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth Jacket, and oznabrug Trowsers. Whoever takes up and delivers the said Negro to the Warden of the Work house or to his said Master, shall have a Reward of 5 Ł. And all Masters of Vessels are desired not to carry the said Negro off the Province. Samuel Witter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 August 1746.]

COOPER JOE; CUDJOE Wood, Alexander; Cochran, Mrs.; Beeson, John; Martini, John, Dr. RUN AWAY from Point-Comfort on Savannah River, within 20 Miles of Old Savannah Town or New-Windsor, the latter End of December last, a Negro Man and Woman: The Man goes by the name of Cooper Joe or Cudjoe, he is burnt or scalded on one Cheek, and formerly belong’d to Mrs. Cochran and John Beeson: The Woman is his Wife, a tall lusty young Wench, can speak good English, Chickesaw, and perhaps French, the Chickesaws having taken her from the French Settlements on Mississippi: It’s thought they keep about Ponpon, Ashepoo, Combahee, or Port Royal, the Fellow being very well acquainted with those Parts. Whoever takes up and brings ’em to the Work house, or to Doct. John Martini in Charles Town, shall have 20 Ł Reward of Alexander Wood.

91 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 September 1746.] See COOPER JOE or CUDJOE in other newspapers.

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; speaks English, French, Chickesaw; husband: Cudjoe, Cooper Joe Wood, Alexander; Chickesaw Nation; Martini, John, Dr. RUN AWAY from Point-Comfort on Savannah River, within 20 Miles of Old Savannah Town or New-Windsor, the latter End of December last, a Negro Man and Woman: The Man goes by the name of Cooper Joe or Cudjoe, he is burnt or scalded on one Cheek, and formerly belong’d to Mrs. Cochran and John Beeson: The Woman is his Wife, a tall lusty young Wench, can speak good English, Chickesaw, and perhaps French, the Chickesaws having taken her from the French Settlements on Mississippi: It’s thought they keep about Ponpon, Ashepoo, Combahee, or Port Royal, the Fellow being very well acquainted with those Parts. Whoever takes up and brings ’em to the Work house, or to Doct. John Martini in Charles Town, shall have 20 Ł Reward of Alexander Wood. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 22 September 1746.]

JACK Bilney, John; Michie, James, Esq.; Rose, Dr.; Yonge, Henry WHEREAS a Negro Fellow named Jack, lately belonging to James Michie, Esq; run away from the Subscriber at Radnor, and had on when he went away an oznabrug Jacket and Breeches, is a very sensible Fellow, and is suppos’d to be in Charles town or on John’s Island; this is to forewarn any Persons to detain or employ the Said Fellow as they may answer by Law; and any Person who shall bring him to me at Radnor, to Doct. Rose at Ashepoo, or to Mr. Henry Yonge at Bear-Bluff, shall have 40 sh. reward and all lawful Expences. John Bilney. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 11 October 1746.]

CAROLINA; (male); b. Africa; Gambia; wife: Venus Mowbray, Arthur, Dr., estate of; Mowbray, Lillias, executrix; Wright, Richard, Captain, estate of; Wright, Robert, Captain RAN AWAY in January last, a Negro Fellow named Carolina, and his Wife Venus, both formerly belonging to the Estate of Capt. Richard Wright, but now to the Estate of Doct. Arthur Mowbray, deceased; Carolina is tall and lusty, a Gambia Negro and very black, pitted with the Small Pox, and talks pretty good English; they have been seen about Capt. Richard Wright’s Cowpen at Saltcatcher’s [sic; Salkehatchie], and also at Capt. Robert Wright’s Plantation at Ashepoo. Whoever takes up and delivers the said Negroes to me at the Plantation at Stono whereon Doct. Mowbray lately lived, or to the Work House in Charles Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges, of Lillias Mowbray, Executrix. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 October 1746.]

VENUS; husband: Carolina Mowbray, Arthur, Dr., estate of; Mowbray, Lillias, executrix; Wright, Richard, Captain, estate of; Wright, Robert, Captain RAN AWAY in January last, a Negro Fellow named Carolina, and his Wife Venus, both formerly belonging to the Estate of Capt. Richard Wright, but now to the Estate of Doct. Arthur Mowbray, deceased; Carolina is tall and lusty, a Gambia Negro and very black, pitted with the Small Pox, and talks pretty good English; they have been seen about Capt. Richard Wright’s Cowpen at Saltcatcher’s [sic; Salkehatchie], and also at Capt. Robert Wright’s Plantation at Ashepoo. Whoever takes up and delivers the said Negroes to me at the Plantation at Stono whereon Doct. Mowbray lately lived, or to the Work House in Charles Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges, of Lillias Mowbray, Executrix. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 October 1746.]

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NED; b. Africa; Angola; whipping scars Gordon, John; Batsford, Mr. RUN away from his Master at Ashley-Ferry, a young middle siz’d Angola Negro Fellow named Ned, has some Marks (where he was whipt) on his Back, had on an Oznabrug Breeches, and speaks good English when he pleases. The Person concealing, employing or entertaining the said Ned, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost Severity. Whoever brings him to me, shall have 3 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. John Gordon. N.B. He formerly belonged to Mr. Batsford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 18 October 1746.]

BRUTUS Yonge, Henry RUN AWAY from the Subscriber at Horton Town, near Three Months since, a Negro Fellow named Brutus, he had on when he went away an old brown broad Cloth Jacket, with some Remains of a scarlet Lining, and a pair of Oznaburg Breeches, he has a very remarkable Scar of an old Sore on the fore Finger of his right hand; is an old Offender and notorious run away, well known to many both in Town and Country, and is never at a Loss for a plausible Tale, therefore any of my Friends or Acquaintance that may hereafter meet with him without a Letter or Ticket, are requested to secure him, or send him to the Work house in Charles Town: And any Person that now shall do either of them, that I may get him again, shall receive from me, over and above the lawful Charges, a Reward of Five Pounds. Oct. 23d. 1746. Henry Yonge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 3 November 1746.]

CUFFEE Cattell, Catherine [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 November 1746.] See CUFFEE in other newspapers.

SATIRA; STATIRA; mustee Fuller, Benjamin; Stanyarne, Benjamin RUN AWAY from the Subscriber in June last, a likely young Mustee Wench, named Satira, formerly belonging to Benjamin Stanyarne. Whoever entertains or harbours her, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law. And whoever takes up the said Wench and brings her safe to me on Ashley-River, shall receive 10 Ł Currency as a Reward. Benjamin Fuller. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 November 1746.]

BELLA; market-woman Stanyarne, JohnRUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 28th of October last, a Negro Wench named Bella, well known in Charles-Town, being almost every Day at Market selling divers Things. Whoever takes up and brings her to me, or to the Work House in Charles Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward, and whoever harbours her may depend on being prosecuted. John Stanyarne. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 10 November 1746.]

WILL McCluer, William; MacLure; Mecluer; Codner, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, 2 Negro Fellows named Will and Harry, lately belonging to Mr. Codner. Whoever takes up and brings the said Fellows to me on Johns Island, shall have 5 Ł Reward. William McCluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 November 1746.]

HARRY

93 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database McCluer, William; MacLure; Mecluer; Codner, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, 2 Negro Fellows named Will and Harry, lately belonging to Mr. Codner. Whoever takes up and brings the said Fellows to me on Johns Island, shall have 5 Ł Reward. William McCluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 17 November 1746.]

POMPEY Timothy, Elizabeth; Peter, William, Captain RUN AWAY a Negro Man named Pompey, formerly belonged to Capt. William Peter, and supposed to be about Ponpon; also a Negro woman named Maria, keeps about Cainhoy, and formerly belong’d to Mr. Anthony Pritivint. Whoever harbours either of the said Slaves may expect to be prosecuted, but a Reward of 6 Ł for each shall be paid for taking them up, besides what the Law allows, and no Questions ask’d, by the Printer hereof [Elizabeth Timothy]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 November 1746.]

MARIA Timothy, Elizabeth; Pritivint, Anthony RUN AWAY a Negro Man named Pompey, formerly belonged to Capt. William Peter, and supposed to be about Ponpon; also a Negro woman named Maria, keeps about Cainhoy, and formerly belong’d to Mr. Anthony Pritivint [sic]. Whoever harbours either of the said Slaves may expect to be prosecuted, but a Reward of 6 Ł for each shall be paid for taking them up, besides what the Law allows, and no Questions ask’d, by the Printer hereof [Elizabeth Timothy]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 November 1746.]

ISAAC; JEMMY; b. South Carolina; mulatto; mother: Sarah Stephens Hutchins, John RUN AWAY, a lusty yellowish Negro Man, this Country born, and Son to black Sarah Stephens, named Isaac, but is by some called Jemmy; had on when he went away an old red Coat, large canvas Trowsers, and a pair of Breeches under. Whoever secures and brings him to the Work House, shall have 10 Ł Reward: But whoever is known to harbour or entertain him, may depend on being severely prosecuted by John Hutchins. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 November 1746.]

SARAH STEPHENS; son: Isaac, Jemmy Free woman? RUN AWAY, a lusty yellowish Negro Man, this Country born, and Son to black Sarah Stephens, named Isaac, but is by some called Jemmy; had on when he went away an old red Coat, large canvas Trowsers, and a pair of Breeches under. Whoever secures and brings him to the Work House, shall have 10 Ł Reward: But whoever is known to harbour or entertain him, may depend on being severely prosecuted by John Hutchins. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 24 November 1746.]

JACKS Woolford, Elizabeth RUN AWAY from Elizabeth Woolford, a Negro Fellow named Jacks, well known in Charlestown. Whoever brings him to his mistress, shall have 40 sh. reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 15 December 1746.]

CUFFEE; lame; wooden leg Martin, Jacob; Mortimer, Mr.; Queich, Mr.; Quelch RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, before the Holidays, two Negro Men, named Cuffee and Simon; the former has a wooden Leg, is well known in Charlestown, and said to be harbour’d at Mr.

94 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Mortimers’s at White Point; the latter said to be harbour’d at Mr. Queich’s [sic; Quelch ?] Plantation at Hobcaw. Whoever brings them to their master shall have what the Law allows, and whoever harbours them shall be prosecuted by Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 January 1747.] See CUFFEE in other newspapers.

SIMON Martin, Jacob; Mortimer, Mr.; Queich, Mr.; Quelch RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, before the Holidays, two Negro Men, named Cuffee and Simon; the former has a wooden Leg, is well known in Charlestown, and said to be harbour’d at Mr. Mortimers’s at White Point; the latter said to be harbour’d at Mr. Queich’s [sic; Quelch ?] Plantation at Hobcaw. Whoever brings them to their master shall have what the Law allows, and whoever harbours them shall be prosecuted by Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 12 January 1747.]

PHEBE; PHOEBE; 1 child Harvey, William RUN AWAY on Monday the 12th Instant, from the Subscriber, a Negro Wench named Phebe, with her Child about 18 Months old. Whoever takes up the said Wench and Child, and brings her to me or to the Warden of the Work house, shall have as a Reward 10 Ł and all other Charges paid by William Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 January 1747.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Phebe; Phoebe Harvey, William RUN AWAY on Monday the 12th Instant, from the Subscriber, a Negro Wench named Phebe, with her Child about 18 Months old. Whoever takes up the said Wench and Child, and brings her to me or to the Warden of the Work house, shall have as a Reward 10 Ł and all other Charges paid by William Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 19 January 1747.]

MARIA; whipping scars Brown, William, Captain RUN AWAY from Capt. William Brown of Ponpon, a Negro Wench named Maria, very much Pock broken with a large Mole under her right Eye, and a large Scar by a Whip in the Pole of her Neck; and is suppos’d to be harbour’d in Charlestown. Whoever takes up and brings her to the said Brown, or to the Warden of the Work house, shall have 5 Ł Reward and reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 February 1747.]

BRISTOL; CUFFEE; mutilated Bailey, Mary RUN AWAY from his Mistress on Edisto-Island, a Negro Fellow named Bristol or Cuffee, having a large Scar on his Forehead and one Ear cropt. Whoever brings him to his said Mistress, shall have 5 Ł Reward and all reasonable Charges. Mary Bailey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 9 March 1747.]

PENDAR Yonge, Henry [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 March 1747.] See PENDAR in other newspapers.

CAIN Powers, Richard

95 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 March 1747.] See CAIN in other newspapers.

PETER Rumph, David; Pendarvis, Joseph RUN AWAY, a Negro Fellow named Peter, formerly belonging to Mr. Joseph Pendarvis; had on wben he went away a brown Negro-Cloth Coat and white Jacket and Leather Breeches, and carried away a Roan Mare. Whoever brings him to me, or to the Work-house in Charlestown, shall have 10 Ł Reward. DAVID RUMPH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 30 March 1747.]

OXFORD; b. Bermuda Marshal, Charles; Marshall; Wells, William Run away from the Sloop Dorothy, William Wells Master, a short squat Negro Man named Oxford, brought up in Bermuda. Vlhoever takes up and delivers him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 4 Ł Reward. CHARLES MARSHAL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 6 April 1747.]

MINGO; b. South Carolina; carpenter Hutchinson, Ribton; Hutchinson, Robton Run away from the Subscriber, on the 6th Day of March last, a Negro Man named Mingo, this Country born, by Trade a Carpenter; he is a black Fellow, with large Eyes, and a hair mole on one side of his Chin; he has been seen about Ashley-Ferry. Whoever secures and brings him to the Subscriber, shall have 5 Ł Reward, besides the Charges allowed by Law; and whoever gives Information of his being employed by any Person, so that he may be convicted thereof, shall, upon such Conviction, have 10 Ł paid him, by RIBTON HUTCHINSON. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 13 April 1747.]

JACK Laroche, Daniel; Saxby, George, Esq. Run away from Mr. Daniel Laroche at George-Town, a young well set Negro Fellow named Jack, he is bow-legged, speaks very plain English, and is supposed to be harboured in Charles-Town, where he is very well known. Whoever brings him to George Saxby, Esq; or to the Work-House, shall have a Reward of Five Pounds. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 April 1747.]

PUTINA Potters, Richard [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 20 April 1747.] See PUTINA in other newspapers.

HANNAH; b. South Carolina; son: Joe Lowndes, Rawlins; Ripault, Dr. (d.) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about three Weeks ago, and supposed to be harbour’d in Charles-Town, a Negro Wench named Hannah, with her Child (a Boy about 5 Years old named Joe) she is a likely Negro Wench, this Country born, speaks very good English, and formerly belonged to Doct. Ripault deceased, with whom she liv’d in St. John’s Parish. Whoever apprehends her, or will discover who entertains her, shall have 5 Ł Reward. . [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 April 1747.]

JOE; b. South Carolina; mother: Hannah Lowndes, Rawlins; Ripault, Dr. (d.) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about three Weeks ago, and supposed to be harbour’d in

96 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Charles-Town, a Negro Wench named Hannah, with her Child (a Boy about 5 Years old named Joe) she is a likely Negro Wench, this Country born, speaks very good English, and formerly belonged to Doct. Ripault deceased, with whom she liv’d in St. John’s Parish. Whoever apprehends her, or will discover who entertains her, shall have 5 Ł Reward. Rawlins Lowndes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, S.C. 27 April 1747.]

MINGO; mustee; cooper Gadsden, Christopher; Atchison, John Run away from the Subscriber, a likely, tall and slim Mustee Fellow, named Mingo, about 20 Years old, and lately belonged to Mr. John Atchison of Santee, is a Cooper by Trade. Whoever brings him to me, or carries him to the Work-house, shall have 5 Ł Reward besides lawful Charges; and whoever gives Information of any Person's employing the said Fellow, so as he may be convicted thereof, shall have 10 Ł Reward of Christopher Gadsden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 May 1747.]

ADAM Bulloch, James; Bullock; Sanders, Joshua; Mackay, Patrick, Esq. Run away from Jacksonburgh, on the 18th of March last, a Negro Fellow named Adam, belonging formerly to Mr. Joshua Sanders, and bought at the Sale of his Negroes, by Patrick Mackay, Esq; Whoever apprehends and brings the said Fellow to the subscriber or delivers him into the Custody of the Warden of the Work-house in Charles-Town, shall have (over and above what the Law provides in that Case) a Reward of 10 Ł from James Bulloch. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 May 1747.]

MARCHE; b. Africa; Ibo Garden, Alexander, Jr.; Pinckney, William, Major Run away from the Parsonage in St. Thomas's Parish, on the 2d Day of May last; a Negro Man named Marche, a short slender Fellow, Ibo born, and speaks a little English. He formerly belonged to the Estate of Major William Pinckney, and is supposed to have gone towards Ashepoo where he then lived. Any Person who apprehends the said Fellow, and brings him to the Printer, or to the Work-House in Charles Town, shall have 3 Ł Reward, besides Charges according to Law, paid by Alexander Garden, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 May 1747.]

CYRUS; mustee Linn, David; Mulryne & Williams; Brown, David Run away on the 13th of March last, a Mustee Fellow named Cyrus, who lately belonged to Messrs. Mulryne and Williams of Port-Royal. Whoever secures, or brings the said Fellow to me, or to Mr. David Brown of Charles-Town Shipwright, shall have TWENTY POUNDS Reward, and the Charges allowed by Law. And whoever gives me Information of his being employed by any Person, so that he may be convicted thereof, shall, upon such Conviction, have THIRTY POUNDS current Money paid him, by David Linn. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 May 1747.]

ABRAHAM Perry, Benjamin; Heap, Sarah; Ballantine, James Run away, a Negro Fellow named Abraham, who formerly belonged to Sarah Heap, and is supposed to be harbour’d at Beaufort on Port Royal Island. Whoever harbours or entertains him will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity: But, whoever secures and delivers him to me, or to James Ballantine in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. Benjamin Perry. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 June 1747.]

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ANONYMOUS BOY; b. South Carolina Creighton, Joseph; Ayton, Dr.; Grace, Dr.; Skene, Mr. Run away from Joseph Creighton, Peruke-maker in Charles-Town, but late of Dorchester, a small yellowish Negro Boy, about fifteen Years of Age, born on the late Mr. Skene's Plantation, but since belong'd to the late Doct. Ayton of Dorchester; was seen last Sunday (the 24th of May) at the Upper-Quarter-House, waiting upon Doct. Grace of the Isabella Galley, who carried him thither behind a Chair, and order 'd him some Victuals as his Waiting-Boy, afterwards brought him to Town again, but cannot since be seen or heard of. Whoever brings him to me, shall have all reasonable Satisfaction. Joseph Creighton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 June 1747.] See MATT. South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 March 1751.

CATO Watson, John, Jr.; Sharp, James; Pinckney, William, Major RAN AWAY from Mr. John Watson jun. a likely sensible Negro Fellow nam'd CATO; he formerly belong'd to Major William Pinckney, & is supposed to be some where in Town: Whoever brings him to his Master's House in Broad-street, or gives Information of such as harbour this Fellow, so as they may be convicted thereof, shall receive 5 Ł Reward from James Sharp. [South-Carolina Gazette.. Charlestown, SC. 15 June 1747.]

JOHNNY Marshall, Charles; Marshal; Watson, John, Jr. RUN AWAY from Charles Marshal some Weeks ago, a Negro Boy about Fifteen Years of Age, named Johnny, formerly belonged to Mr. John Watson jun. and is very well known in Charles- Town, where he is supposed to be harboured. Whoever secures him in the Work-house or delivers him to his Master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] Reward, but whoever conceals him will be prosecuted by Charles Marshal. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 June 1747.]

CAESAR Dandridge, Francis RAN AWAY from the Subscriber at Stono, a Negro Boy named Caesar, had on a blue Jacket lin'd with white Negro Cloth, and carried with him a brown bay Horse, unbranded, with a Glass Eye and a Blaze. Whoever secures and delivers the said Boy to me, or to the Warden of the Work- House in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward of Francis Dandridge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 July 1747.]

TOM Cobley, Jemmitt RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about Fourteen Days ago, a Negro Boy, named Tom, very well known in Charles-Town. Whoever secures and delivers him to me shall have 40 shi. [shillings] Reward. Jemmitt Cobley. July 20th, 1747. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 July 1747.]

HARRY Mecluer, William; McClure; MacLure; Codner, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, 2 Negro Men named Harry (who formerly belong'd to Mr. Codner,) and Yanki, a short well set Fellow, their Cloaths died with red Oak Bark. Whoever secures and delivers the said Fellows to me on John's Island, or to the Warden of the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. William Mecluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 August 1747.]

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YANKI Mecluer, William; McClure; MacLure RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, 2 Negro Men named Harry (who formerly belong'd to Mr. Codner,) and Yanki, a short well set Fellow, their Cloaths died with red Oak Bark. Whoever secures and delivers the said Fellows to me on John's Island, or to the Warden of the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. William Mecluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 August 1747.]

TONY Hardan, Thomas; Hardin; Harden; Pinckney, William, Major RUN AWAY, some Time ago, a young Negro Fellow named Tony, formerly belong'd to Major William Pinckney; had on when he went away an old red Jacket and wide tarry Trowsers. Whoever takes up and delivers him to me shall have 5 Ł Reward, but whoever harbours or entertains him will be prosecuted with Severity. The said Fellow is suppos'd to be about Hobcaw or Charles-Town Neck. Thomas Hardan. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 August 1747.]

DICK; mustee Deveaux, Andrew; Palmer, William, Major Run away in February last, from Major Wm. Palmer's Plantation at Combahee, a Mustee Fellow named Dick. Whoever secures him in the Work-house in Charles-Town, or delivers him to the said Palmer on Lady's-Island, shall have 15 Ł Reward besides lawful Charges, paid by Andrew Deveaux. Also run away, a short squat Negro Woman named Susannah, aged about 18 Years. Whoever delivers her to the said Deveaux on Ashley-River, or into the Work-house aforesaid, shall have 5 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 7 September 1747.]

SUSANNAH Deveaux, Andrew Run away in February last, from Major Wm. Palmer's Plantation at Combahee, a Mustee Fellow named Dick. Whoever secures him in the Work-house in Charles-Town, or delivers him to the said Palmer on Lady's-Island, shall have 15 Ł Reward besides lawful Charges, paid by Andrew Deveaux. Also run away, a short squat Negro Woman named Susannah, aged about 18 Years. Whoever delivers her to the said Deveaux on Ashley-River, or into the Work-house aforesaid, shall have 5 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 7 September 1747.]

TOM Hartley, Stephen RUN AWAY last Night from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named Tom, very well known by almost every one in Charles-Town, being used to attend and chime the Bells of St. Philip's Church; and a Negro Woman named Isabella, formerly purchased of Mr. John Daniel deceased; they are supposed to be lurking about this Town. Any one securing them either in Goal [gaol] or at the Work-house, shall have 3 Ł Reward for either, or 5 Ł for both; but whoever harbours or entertains them shall be prosecuted, by Stephen Hartley. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21September 1747.]

ISABELLA Hartley, Stephen; Daniel, John (d) RUN AWAY last Night from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named Tom, very well known by almost every one in Charles-Town, being used to attend and chime the Bells of St. Philip's Church; and a

99 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Negro Woman named Isabella, formerly purchased of Mr. John Daniel deceased; they are supposed to be lurking about this Town. Any one securing them either in Goal [gaol] or at the Work-house, shall have 3 Ł Reward for either, or 5 Ł for both; but whoever harbours or entertains them shall be prosecuted, by Stephen Hartley. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21September 1747.]

MINGO; b. South Carolina, 1707 ca; wife: Quane; 1 son Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

QUANE; b. South Carolina, 1727 ca; husband: Mingo; 1 son Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

ANONYMOUS BOY; b. South Carolina, 1744 ca; father: Mingo; mother: Quane Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

CUDJO; b. Africa; Coromantee; speech impediment; wife: Dinah; 1 son; 1 daughter Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

DINAH; b. Africa; Ibo; husband: Cudjo; 1 son; 1 daughter Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm

100 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

ANONYMOUS BOY; father: Cudjo; mother: Dinah; 1 sister Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

ANONYMOUS GIRL; father: Cudjo; mother: Dinah; 1 brother Chisham, Thomas; Chisholm RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on St. Helena Island, on the 11th of July last, a Negro Fellow named Mingo, about 40 Years old, and his wife Quane, a sensible wench about 20, with her Child a Boy about 3 Years old, all this Country born: Also Cudjo a sensible Coromantee Negro Fellow, about 45 Years old, stutters, and his wife Dinah, an Ebo wench that speaks very good English, with her two Children, a Boy about 8 Years old, and a Girl of about 18 Months. Whoever takes up and delivers them to me or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Chisham. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1747.]

COFFEE; CUFFEE; CUFFIE, CUFFEY Cattell, Catherine [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 October 1747.] See COFFEE in other newspapers.

JACK Delph, Joseph; Marion, James; Bacot, Mary, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Fellow named Jack, formerly belonged to Mrs. Mary Bacot. Whoever takes up and delivers the said Fellow to Mr. James Marion at Goose-Creek, shall have 10 Ł Reward, paid by Joseph Delph. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 October 1747.]

MARCH Garden, Alexander, Jr. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 October 1747.]

ABRAHAM Clemons, John RUN AWAY on the 4th of March last, a Negro Fellow named Abraham, speaks good English, had on when he went away strip'd homespun Jacket and Breeches, and carried with him a very good Buccanier Gun. Whoever brings the said Fellow to me or to the Work-house in Charles-Town, or

101 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database gives Intelligence of him that he may be taken up, shall have 5 Ł Reward, and all reasonable Charges. John Clemons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 October 1747.]

JACK Grimke, Frederick RUN AWAY the 23d of August last, from the Subscriber, a Negro Fellow named Jack, very well known in Charles-Town. Whoever takes up the said Fellow, and delivers him to the Warden of the Work-House, shall have 5 Ł Reward, and whoever harbours or employs him will be prosecuted by Frederick Grimke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 October 1747.]

GLASGOW; GLASCOW Lake, Richard; Cheesman, Mr. RUN AWAY from Mr. Richard Lake, a Negro Man named Glascow, he is a short Fellow, and very black, had on when he went away a white Negro Cloth pair of Breeches new, and a green Jacket WITHOUT ARMS; he formerly belonged to Mr. Cheesman. Whoever brings the said Negro to Mr. Lake, or carries him to the Work-House, shall have 40 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 November 1747.]

JUNO Shepard, William; Shepheard; Taylor, Bisset RUN AWAY, a Negro Woman named Juno, formerly belonging to Mr. Bissett Taylor, supposed to be harbour 'd in Charles-Town. Whoever takes up and brings her to me, shall be well rewarded. William Shepard. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 December 1747.]

JAMINA Customs House; Fletcher, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Custom-House, a Negro Wench named Jamina, formerly belonging to Mrs. Fletcher; she is middle age, pretty lusty, rather yellow than black, and had on a new Gown of blue Plain. Whoever secures the said Wench, and delivers her to the Warden of the Work-house, shall receive 5 Ł Reward over and above what the Law allows. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 December 1747.]

HARRY; lame Rogerson, John; Brisbane, Robert; Bell, Andrew RUN AWAY from John Rogerson, on Trench's Island, near Dawfuskee, two Negroes, a Man and Woman, named Harry and Maria; the Man is little lame and speaks good English. Whoever brings them to Andrew Bell in Beaufort, or to the Work-house in Charles-Town shall have 5 Ł Reward and all Charges, from Robert Brisbane. [[South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 January 1748.]

MARIA Rogerson, John; Brisbane, Robert; Bell, Andrew RUN AWAY from John Rogerson, on Trench's Island, near Dawfuskee, two Negroes, a Man and Woman, named Harry and Maria; the Man is little lame and speaks good English. Whoever brings them to Andrew Bell in Beaufort, or to the Work-house in Charles-Town shall have 5 Ł Reward and all Charges, from Robert Brisbane. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 January 1748.]

ANTOINE; mulatto; speaks French and English

102 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Clelland, William RUN AWAY on Saturday last (the 6th Inst.) from the Ship Friendship, a French Mullatto Fellow, aged about 22 Years, middle siz'd, and named Antoine; speaks very good French and English, and had on when he went away a Suit of brown Livery trimm'd with yellow, and yellow plush Breeches. Whoever takes and delivers the said Run-away to William Clelland Master of the said ship, shall have 5 Ł Reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1748.]

DANIEL Glen, William; Guichard, Rev. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, some Time ago, a tall lusty Negro Man named Daniel, formerly belonging to the Rev. Mr. Guichard, and is very black. Also a large dark Roan Horse, branded W on the off Buttock, stolen out of his Stable on Friday last, and suspected to be taken away by the above Negro. Whoever brings either or both, shall have 10 Ł Reward for each, of William Glen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 February 1748.]

SAMPSON; mustee; lame; son: Sam? Parvin, ; Shute, Thomas RUN-away on the 20th Inst. from Silas Parvin, at Cobausey in New-Jersey, a very lusty Negro Man named Sampson, aged about 58 Years, and has some mixture of Indian Blood in him, he is Hip shot and goes very Lame. He has taken with him a Boy about 12 or 14 Years of Age named Sam, who was born of an Indian Woman, and looks much like an Indian only his Hair. They were both well Cloathed, only the Boy is barefoot, they have taken with them a gun and Ammunition, and two Ruggs. They both talk Indian very well, and it is likely have dress'd themselves in an Indian Dress, and gone towards Carolina. Whoever secures the said Slaves so that their Master may have them again, or delivers them to Thomas Shute in Charles-Town, shall have THIRTY pounds Reward, from the said Shute or Silas Parvin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 February 1748.]

SAM; mustee; father: Sampson?; mother: Indian Parvin, Silas; Shute, Thomas RUN-away on the 20th Inst. from Silas Parvin, at Cobausey in New-Jersey, a very lusty Negro Man named Sampson, aged about 58 Years, and has some mixture of Indian Blood in him, he is Hip shot and goes very Lame. He has taken with him a Boy about 12 or 14 Years of Age named Sam, who was born of an Indian Woman, and looks much like an Indian only his Hair. They were both well Cloathed, only the Boy is barefoot, they have taken with them a gun and Ammunition, and two Ruggs. They both talk Indian very well, and it is likely have dress'd themselves in an Indian Dress, and gone towards Carolina. Whoever secures the said Slaves so that their Master may have them again, or delivers them to Thomas Shute in Charles-Town, shall have THIRTY pounds Reward, from the said Shute or Silas Parvin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 February 1748.]

SABINA; b. South Carolina Timothy, Peter; Dwight, Rev. RUN AWAY from the Printer hereof, about a Month ago, a lusty sensible Negro Wench, this Country born, named Sabina, formerly belonged to Rev. Mr. Dwight, and is very well known in Charles-Town; had on when she went away a green Negro Cloth Gown, and carried a check'd Cotton one with her. Whoever secures her in the Work house in Charles-Town, shall be rewarded for so doing, by Peter Timothy. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 March 1748.]

PRINCE; b. Africa; Angola

103 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Brinnon, Patrick; Brennon; Cook, John; Cordes, John RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, an Angola Negro Man, middle sized and about 26 Years of Age, named Prince, formerly belonged to John Cook at Santee, and had on an old brown Cloth Jacket over two new Cotton ones, blue Cap, Leather Breeches, homespun Boots, and shoes. Also an Ebo Wench, aged about 19 Years, named Lydia, has lost one of her Toes, and formerly belonged to Mr. Wragg. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to me or to Mr. John Cordes, shall have 5 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 March 1748.]

LYDIA; b. Africa; Ibo; mutilated Brinnon, Patrick; Brennon; Wragg, Mr.; Cordes, John RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, an Angola Negro Man, middle sized and about 26 Years of Age, named Prince, formerly belonged to John Cook at Santee, and had on an old brown Cloth Jacket over two new Cotton ones, blue Cap, Leather Breeches, homespun Boots, and shoes. Also an Ebo Wench, aged about 19 Years, named Lydia, has lost one of her Toes, and formerly belonged to Mr. Wragg. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to me or to Mr. John Cordes, shall have 5 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 March 1748.]

CUFFEE; mustee Marshal, George; Marshall RUN-AWAY the beginning of August last, a short squat Mustee Fellow, named Cuffee, well known both in Town and Country. Whoever will inform me by whom the said Fellow is harboured or entertained, (who will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity) so that the Offender may be convicted thereof, or will bring him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. George Marshal. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 April 1748.]

MOSES; MONVIGO; b. Africa; Angola Bourget, Daniel RUN-AWAY on the 17th Instant, and supposed to be gone in a Canow [canoe] to the Southward, two Angola Negro Men, one named Moses, middle siz'd, his Country Name Monvigo, had on a Linnen Jacket, broad Cloth Breeches with silver'd thread Buttons, and a woollen mill'd Cap; the other a tall, lusty and elderly Fellow, named Sampson, his Country Name Goma, had on a blue woollen Jacket and black Breeches. Whoever delivers them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward for each, besides reasonable Charges. Daniel Bourget. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 April 1748.]

SAMPSON; GOMA; b. Africa; Angola Bourget, Daniel RUN-AWAY on the 17th Instant, and supposed to be gone in a Canow [canoe] to the Southward, two Angola Negro Men, one named Moses, middle siz'd, his Country Name Monvigo, had on a Linnen Jacket, broad Cloth Breeches with silver'd thread Buttons, and a woollen mill'd Cap; the other a tall, lusty and elderly Fellow, named Sampson, his Country Name Goma, had on a blue woollen Jacket and black Breeches. Whoever delivers them to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward for each, besides reasonable Charges. Daniel Bourget. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 April 1748.] See SAMPSON in other newspapers.

CORPORATION Styles, Edward; Charnock, Thomas RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, at Ponpon-Bridge, a Negro Fellow named Corporation; had on

104 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database when he went away a light-brown Coat and Breeches, and formerly belonged to Thomas Charnock. Whoever carries him to the Work-house in Charles-Town, or brings him to me at Ponpon, shall have 5 Ł Reward. Edward Styles. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 April 1748.]

SAMPSON Barksdale, Charles; Mackenzie, John, Jr. RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, a tall yellow Fellow, named Sampson, lately belonging to Mr. John Mackenzie, jun.; had on when he went away, a blue Pea Jacket, and Leather Breeches. Whoever takes up the said Fellow and delivers him to the Warden of the Work-house, or to me in Christ-Church Parish, shall have 5 Ł Reward. Charles Barksdale. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 April 1748.]

DICK; wife: Amelia Crawford, Daniel; Beauchamp, Captain (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named Dick, and a Wench named Amelia, both formerly belonging to Capt. Beauchamp deceased; the Fellow is strong and well made, the Wench is big with Child, and speaks good English; they are supposed to be gone towards Santee or to the Neighbourhood of their old Master's Plantation at Pon-Pon. Whoever takes them up and brings them to me; or to the Work-house, shall be rewarded sufficiently, and whoever harbours them shall be prosecuted. Daniel Crawford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 April 1748.]

AMELIA; pregnant; husband: Dick Crawford, Daniel; Beauchamp, Captain (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named Dick, and a Wench named Amelia, both formerly belonging to Capt. Beauchamp deceased; the Fellow is strong and well made, the Wench is big with Child, and speaks good English; they are supposed to be gone towards Santee or to the Neighbourhood of their old Master's Plantation at Pon-Pon. Whoever takes them up and brings them to me; or to the Work-house, shall be rewarded sufficiently, and whoever harbours them shall be prosecuted. Daniel Crawford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 April 1748.]

SUE; mustee; husband: Quamina Nicholas, Isaac; Hext, Francis, Jr.; Rivers, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a very yellow Mustee Wench, tall and slim, and aged about 22 Years, named Sue, formerly belonging to Mr. John Rivers, and since to Francis Hext, jun. had a Variety of Cloathing with her, and pretends to be free; Also her Husband named Quamina, a well set black Fellow and by Trade a Cooper, both supposed to be harboured about Charles-Town. Whoever secures and delivers them to me, or carries them to the Work-House, shall have 10 Ł Reward. Isaac Nicholas. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 April 1748.]

QUAMINA; cooper; wife: Sue Nicholas, Isaac; Hext, Francis, Jr.; Rivers, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a very yellow Mustee Wench, tall and slim, and aged about 22 Years, named Sue, formerly belonging to Mr. John Rivers, and since to Francis Hext, jun. had Variety of Cloathing with her, and pretends to he free; Also her Husband named Quamina, a well set black Fellow and by Trade a Cooper, both supposed to be harboured about Charles-Town. Whoever secures and delivers them to me, or carries them to the Work-House, shall have 10 Ł Reward. Isaac Nicholas. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 April 1748.]

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ANONYMOUS MAN; mustee; cooper; carpenter; sawyer Man, John; Mann RUN AWAY the 4th Instant April from the Subscriber, a tall, likely young Mustee Slave, Cooper, Carpenter, and Sawyer. Whoever will apprehend and deliver him to the Subscriber his Master, or to the Warden of the Work-house, shall receive 5 Ł Reward, and reasonable Charges. John Man. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 April 1748.]

TONEY Showers, George

[South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 May 1748.] See TONEY in other newspapers.

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; b. West Indies Scott, John RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, a middle aged, tall, black, West-India born Negro Wench, pock- broken, and speaks very good English. Whoever takes up and brings her to me shall have a Reward of 5 Ł but whoever harbours her will be prosecuted with Severity by John Scott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 16 May 1748.]

SIMON; b. Africa; Angola Hill, Charles; Jenys, Mr. (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a short, clumsey, Angola Negro Man, named Simon, formerly belonging to Mr. Jenys deceased. Whoever secures and delivers him to me, or carries him to the Work-House, shall have 3 Ł Reward and usual Charges. Charles Hill. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 May 1748.]

CUFFEE Stongan, Mary; Thompson, John RUN-AWAY, a short elderly Negro named Cuffee, formerly belonged to John Thompson, for whom he used to sell Things about this Town. Whoever brings him to me, if a Negro, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] and if a white Person, 3 Ł Reward. Mary Stongan. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 June 1748.]

SIMON Mecluer, William; MacClure; Sym, Isaac; [Simm, Isaac, Rev.?] RUN-AWAY, a yellowish Negro Man named Simon, formerly belonged to Mr. Isaac Sym on John's Island. Whoever brings him to me, or to the Work-House in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward. William Mecluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 June 1748.]

LYMUS; b. Africa; Guinea Boone, Anne; Yonge, Henry; Pritchard, John RUN-AWAY from my Island, Two Negro Men, Lymus and Frank, the former is black, tall and thin, and born in Guiney, the latter this Country born, about 20 Years old, a very well made likely Fellow, and is supposed to be kept out by Mr. Henry Yonge's Negroes near Port-Royal. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to John Pritchard on the said Island, or to me in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each. Anne Boone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 June 1748.]

FRANK; b. South Carolina Boone, Anne; Yonge, Henry; Pritchard, John

106 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN-AWAY from my Island, Two Negro Men, Lymus and Frank, the former is black, tall and thin, and born in Guiney, the latter this Country born, about 20 Years old, a very well made likely Fellow, and is supposed to be kept out by Mr. Henry Yonge's Negroes near Port-Royal. Whoever delivers the said Negroes to John Pritchard on the said Island, or to me in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each. Anne Boone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 June 1748.]

HANNAH Lowndes, Rawlins [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 9 July 1748. Postscript.] See HANNAH in other newspapers.

BESS Mackenzie, John, Jr.; Cattell, Andrew (d) RUN AWAY in the Night of the 18th Instant, A Sensible Negro Woman, named Bess, between 30 and 40 Years of Age, speaks good English, and formerly belonged to Andr. Cattell deceased, and is well known in Town and Country; as she carried a good Change of Cloaths there is no describing her Dress. Whoever brings her to me at my Plantation on the Neck or the Work-house in Charles- Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward, and reasonable Charges. John Mackenzie, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 July 1748.]

SAMBO; boatman; Indian-trade Lloyd, John; Smith, Thomas, Sr. RUN AWAY some time in May last, a Negro Fellow named Sambo, formerly belong'd to Mr. Tho. Smith sen. and was used to row in one of the Indian-trading Boats. Whoever carries him to the Work-House, shall be well rewarded. John Lloyd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 July 1748.]

IRELAND Roper, Robert; Beswicke, Thomas RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a lusty well set Negro Fellow, named Ireland, formerly belonging to Mr. Thomas Beswicke at Port-Royal, and supposed to be gone that Way, had on when he went away an Oznabrig Jacket and short Trowsers. Whoever brings him to me shall have a Reward of 5 Ł and all reasonable Charges. Robert Roper. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 July 1748.]

DONAS; branded LD Hutchinson, Providence; Sanders, Joshua RUN-AWAY on the 9th of the last Month, a Negro Boy named Donas, bought of Mr. Joshua Sanders, of a yellow Complexion, about 17 or 18 Years of Age, and is branded on his right Breast LD, but the Impression much defaced. He is supposed to be harboured about Ponpon, having been seen there. Whoever delivers him to the Subscriber in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward. Providence Hutchinson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 August 1748.]

POMPEY Rutledge, Andrew RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Lad called Pompey, who waited in the House, had on a blue Livery Coat with flat white-metal Buttons, the Lining a pale yellow Shalloon; the back Part of his Head shaved, and is well known in Charles-Town. Whoever secures him and carries him to the Work-House, shall have Ten Pounds Reward paid by Andrew Rutledge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1748.]

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RINAH; pregnant Elfe, Thomas; Elf; Cobley, Mr.; Peronneau, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about the beginning of this Month (August,) a lusty Negro named Rinah, very big with Child, near 5 Feet 10 Inches high, had on when she went away a sprig Callico Gown; she formerly belonged to Mr. Peronneau, and afterwards to Mr. Cobley. Whoever brings her Home, shall have 5 Ł and all reasonable Charges, but whoever harbours or entertains her will be prosecuted with Severity by Thomas Elf. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1748.]

FRANK; mustee; his murder solicited Peyre, Samuel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber at Santee, a tall Mustee Fellow, about 30 Years of Age, named Frank; he was lately harbour 'd about Dorchester, but is now supposed to be gone farther to the Southward. Whoever takes and brings him to me alive, shall have 20 Ł Reward, or for his Head 10 Ł. Samuel Peyre. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1748.]

JACOB Lightwood, Edward [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1748.] See JACOB in other newspapers.

SYLVIA Lake, Richard ALL Persons are hereby cautioned not to harbour, entertain or employ my Negro Woman called Sylvia, under Pretence of her having a Ticket to work out, she being run-away. And a Reward of 40 shi. [shillings] is hereby offered to any Person that will secure her in the Work-house, or sent her to me on Lake Farm at Wappoo. Richard Lake. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1748.]

FRANK; mustee Branford, William, Sr.; Simm, Isaac, Rev. RUN AWAY on the 20th of March last, from William Branford sen. on Ashley-River, a Mustee Fellow named Frank, formerly belonged to the Reverend Mr. Isaac Simm, he is short and well-set, and is supposed to be harboured or kept out on Wadmelaw-Island. Any Person that will take up the said Fellow and bring him to his Master, shall receive on his Delivery Twenty Pounds; and all Persons are forbid concealing or keeping him out as they will be prosecuted by William Branford, sen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 30 August 1748.]

DORAH; branded LD; 1 son Hutchinson, Ribton RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Wench named Dorah, well known in Charles-Town, a Brand upon her Face LD, but much wore out, she has a Boy along with her about 3 Years of Age, suppos'd to be gone to Goose-Creek. Whoever takes her up and delivers her to me, shall have a Reward of 3 Ł Currency, and whoever entertains or harbours her, may depend upon being prosecuted according to Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 September 1748.]

ANONYMOUS BOY; mother: Dorah Hutchinson, Ribton

108 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Wench named Dorah, well known in Charles-Town, a Brand upon her Face LD, but much wore out, she has a Boy along with her about 3 Years of Age, suppos'd to be gone to Goose-Creek. Whoever takes her up and delivers her to me, shall have a Reward of 3 Ł Currency, and whoever entertains or harbours her, may depend upon being prosecuted according to Law. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 September 1748.]

CLEMENT Wright, Robert [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 September 1748.] See CLEMENT in other newspapers.

STATIRA Edmond Bellinger; Bellenger; Heywood, Henry; Heyward; Vaun, John?; Vaughan RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Negro Wench named Satira, lately bought of the Rev. Mr. Henry Heywood, and is supposed to be gone to Charles-Town, where she has a husband living with Mr. Vaun; she has on a green Jacket and Homespun Coat. Whoever takes up and brings her to my Plantation near Ashley-Ferry, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] from Edmond Bellenger. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1748.]

CYRUS; ZIKY; ZEKEY; boatman; pilot Poole, Thomas RUN AWAY on the 27th of May last, a short well set young Negro Fellow named Cyrus, but has since chang'd his Name to Ziky; for some Years past has been used to go in a Pilot-Boat, and is now suppos'd to be harboured at a free Wench's named Rose, at Stono. Whoever takes up and brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Poole, Pilot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1748.]

ROSE Free woman RUN AWAY on the 27th of May last, a short well set young Negro Fellow named Cyrus, but has since chang'd his Name to Ziky; for some Years past has been used to go in a Pilot-Boat, and is now suppos'd to be harboured at a free Wench's named Rose, at Stono. Whoever takes up and brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł Reward, besides reasonable Charges. Thomas Poole, Pilot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 September 1748.]

WILL; cook; market-man Torquett, James; Phillips, Timothy RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a very sensible Negro Fellow, named Will, a good Cook and some Time used to the Market, and a Mustee Wench named Ruth , a good Washer: Both supposed to be harboured in Charles-Town, where they are very well known. Whoever takes up and brings the said Negroes to Timothy Phillips in Charles-Town, shall have 20 Ł Reward. But whoever harbours or entertains them, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity, by James Torquett. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 September 1748.]

RUTH; mustee; laundress Torquett, James; Phillips, Timothy RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a very sensible Negro Fellow, named Will, a good Cook and some Time used to the Market, and a Mustee Wench named Ruth, a good Washer: Both supposed to be harboured in Charles-Town, where they are very well known. Whoever takes up and brings

109 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database the said Negroes to Timothy Phillips in Charles-Town, shall have 20 Ł Reward. But whoever harbours or entertains them, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity, by James Torquett. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 September 1748.]

HARRY Mecluer, William; MacLure; McClure; Codner, Charles; Winborn, Samuel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, three Negro Men, one named Harry, formerly belonging to Mr. Charles Codner, the other two named Simon and Ankey. Whoever brings them to me on John's- Island, or to Mr. Samuel Winborn in Elliot-street, Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each (including what the Law allows.) And the Persons that harbour them, may depend upon being prosecuted with the utmost Severity by William Mecluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 October 1748.]

SIMON Mecluer, William; MacLure; McClure; Winborn, Samuel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, three Negro Men, one named Harry, formerly belonging to Mr. Charles Codner, the other two named Simon and Ankey. Whoever brings them to me on John's- Island, or to Mr. Samuel Winborn in Elliot-street, Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each (including what the Law allows.) And the Persons that harbour them, may depend upon being prosecuted with the utmost Severity by William Mecluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 October 1748.]

ANKEY Mecluer, William; MacLure; McClure; Winborn, Samuel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, three Negro Men, one named Harry, formerly belonging to Mr. Charles Codner, the other two named Simon and Ankey. Whoever brings them to me on John's- Island, or to Mr. Samuel Winborn in Elliot-street, Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł Reward for each (including what the Law allows.) And the Persons that harbour them, may depend upon being prosecuted with the utmost Severity by William Mecluer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 October 1748.]

FLORA Laurens, Elizabeth RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber (some Time ago) a middle-aged Negro Wench named Flora, very well known in Charles-Town; she is slim and pretty tall, much pitted with the small-Pox, and supposed to be harboured either in Charles-Town or about Ashley-Ferry. Whoever takes up and delivers the said Wench to the Warden of the Work-house, shall have a Reward of 40 shi. [shillings] and all reasonable Charges, paid by Elizabeth Laurens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 October 1748.]

FLORA; b. Africa; Angola Timothy, Mary Elizabeth; Vaun, John; Vaughan RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, a tall Angola Negro Wench, about 40 Years old, named Flora, speaks so bad English that she can hardly be understood, had on when she went away a white Negro Cloth Petticoat and blue Jacket. Whoever secures her in the Work-house in Charles-Town, or brings her to Mr. John Vaun, or to me, shall be rewarded. Mary Elizabeth Timothy. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 October 1748.]

DENNIS Gaultier, Mary; Smith, Mrs. RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, a middle siz'd Negro Fellow named Dennis, aged about 30 Years, supposed to be harboured by Mrs. Smith's Negroes on Trott's Point; had on a blue Negro

110 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Cloth Jacket and check'd Shirt. Whoever takes up & delivers him to the Warden of the Work- house, shall have a Reward of 40 shi. [shillings] But whoever harbours him, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity, by Mary Gaultier. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 November 1748.]

LONDON; b. South Carolina; boatman Logan, George RUN AWAY UPON the 20th of November, from George Logan, three Fellows, 2 of them Boatmen, all well known in Charles-Town, one of them is a tall, heavy Fellow, about 22 Years of Age, this Country born, named London; The other is well set, but short, and speaks English indifferently, whose Name is Madera; the third is a field Slave, of a middle size, this Country born, named Aberdeen: They had on white Plain Gowns, and Breeches of the same, and Oznabrug Trowsers over them. Whoever brings them to their Master in St. Thomas's Parish, or secures them in the Work-house shall have Ten Pounds Reward for each of the Boatmen, and 40 shi. [shillings] for the other. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 December 1748.]

MADERA; MADEIRA; b. Africa?; boatman Logan, George RUN AWAY UPON the 20th of November, from George Logan, three Fellows, 2 of them Boatmen, all well known in Charles-Town, one of them is a tall, heavy Fellow, about 22 Years of Age, this Country born, named London; The other is well set, but short, and speaks English indifferently, whose Name is Madera; the third is a field Slave, of a middle size, this Country born, named Aberdeen: They had on white Plain Gowns, and Breeches of the same, and Oznabrug Trowsers over them. Whoever brings them to their Master in St. Thomas's Parish, or secures them in the Work-house shall have Ten Pounds Reward for each of the Boatmen, and 40 shi. [shillings] for the other. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 December 1748.]

ABERDEEN; b. South Carolina; field hand Logan, George RUN AWAY UPON the 20th of November, from George Logan, three Fellows, 2 of them Boatmen, all well known in Charles-Town, one of them is a tall, heavy Fellow, about 22 Years of Age, this Country born, named London; The other is well set, butshort, and speaks English indifferently, whose Name is Madera; the third is a field Slave, of a middle size, this Country born, named Aberdeen: They had on white Plain Gowns, and Breeches of the same, and Oznabrug Trowsers over them. Whoever brings them to their Master in St. Thomas's Parish, or secures them in the Work-house shall have Ten Pounds Reward for each of the Boatmen, and 40 shi. [shillings] for the other. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 December 1748.]

BRUTUS; b. Africa; Angola Seabrook, John; Seabrook, Benjamin RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 21st of Dec. a young Angola Negro Man, named Brutus (formerly belonged to Mr. Benjamin Seabrook) and is supposed to be harbour 'd on Ashley River. Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, and deliver him to me, or the Warden of the Work-House, shall receive 3 Ł Reward: And whoever harbours the said Negro, shall be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the Law. John Seabrook. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 January 1749.]

CAESAR; b. South Carolina; bricklayer Quincy, Samuel; Sommers, Humphry

111 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN-AWAY, a very lusty young negro fellow named Caesar, by trade a bricklayer, lately work 'd with Mr. Humphry Sommers in Charlestown. He had on when he went away, an old red coat made of strouds, has a scar on his upper lip, is this country born and speaks good English. Likewise lost some time since, from Elliott's wharff, a cypres canow [cypress canoe] about 24 feet long and 4 feet wide: she is branded in several places on the inside with the name HILL, and has a new piece in her stern. Whoever delivers the fellow to the warden of the work-house shall have 3 Ł reward, besides reasonable charges, and the like reward for the canow. Samuel Quincy. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 January 1749.]

JAMES Harvey, William; Williamson, Henry, estate of RUN AWAY in March last, a lusty mustee fellow named James, formerly the property of Henry Williamson's estate, and has several times since been seen at Stono, Tooboodoo & Will-Town, with a gun and cutlass, where he is well known. Whoever will take up the said run-away, and deliver him to me or the warden of the work-house, or give such intelligence that he may be got shall have 20 Ł . And whoever shall be known to harbour or conceal him, shall be prosecuted as the law directs. William Harvey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 January 1749.]

JACKO; JACK Marsel, James; Marshall; Woolford, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the subscriber a negro fellow named Jacko or Jack, formerly belonging to Mrs. Woolford. Whoever takes up and delivers him to me in Charles-Town, shall have Five Pounds Reward: But whoever harbours or entertains him, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity by James Marsel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 30 January 1749.]

TAGGY Rutledge, Andrew Thirty Pounds Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber's plantation in Christ-Church parish, three negro men, viz, Taggy, a tall lusty fellow, having a particular cast in his eye; Jack, a dapper pert-looking fellow, who some years ago waited in the house; and Pompey, a full grown fellow, lately wore a livery, and was my house servant: They are all well known and frequently seen in Charlestown. I will give 20 Ł reward for each of them secured in the work-house. Andrew Rutledge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 February 1749.]

JACK; house servant Rutledge, Andrew Thirty Pounds Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber's plantation in Christ-Church parish, three negro men, viz, Taggy, a tall lusty fellow, having a particular cast in his eye; Jack, a dapper pert-looking fellow, who some years ago waited in the house; and Pompey, a full grown fellow, lately wore a livery, and was my house servant: They are all well known and frequently seen in Charlestown. I will give 20 Ł reward for each of them secured in the work-house. Andrew Rutledge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 February 1749.]

POMPEY; house servant Rutledge, Andrew Thirty Pounds Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber's plantation in Christ-Church parish, three negro men, viz, Taggy, a tall lusty fellow, having a particular cast in his eye; Jack, a dapper pert-looking fellow, who some years ago waited in the house; and Pompey, a full grown fellow,

112 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database lately wore a livery, and was my house servant: They are all well known and frequently seen in Charlestown. I will give 20 Ł reward for each of them secured in the work-house. Andrew Rutledge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 February 1749.]

CLACS; CLAES; b. South America; Curaçao Fry, David RUN AWAY from on board the Sloop Huzza, David Fry, Master, lying at Mr. Motte's wharff, a Negro Man named Clacs [sic] about 5 Feet 10 Inches high; he had on when he went away from said Sloop, a blue Watch Coat, a brown Bear-skin Coat, light colour 'd Jacket, long oznabrugs Trowsers, blue ribb'd stockings; he talks good English, and a little Spanish, born in Curacea as he says. WHOEVER takes up said Negro, and commits him to the Work-house in Charles-Town, or brings him to me on board said Sloop, shall receive a reward of TEN POUNDS. David Fry. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 February 1749.]

BELLA John Mackey; Chapman, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro woman, named Bella, formerly belonging to Mrs. Chapman; had on when she went away (but may have alter'd her dress since) the body of a green callimanco gown, and an oznabrug petticoat with blue binding. Whoever takes up and brings her to her master in Elliott-street, shall have 3 Ł reward. John Mackey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 March 1749.]

WILL; b. West Indies; Anguilla Bullock, Mrs.; Oram, Joseph RUN AWAY in January last, a negro boy about 17 years old, named Will, born in Anguilla, and belonging to Mrs. Bullock; had on when he went away white negro cloth jacket, breeches and boots, and a white straw hat, and is remarkable for his small legs and large feet. Whoever takes up and brings him to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. Joseph Oram. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 March 1749.]

DINAH Dunlop, Samuel RUN-AWAY from the Subscriber, a negro wench named Dinah, supposed to be concealed in Charles-Town or about Ponpon; had on when she went away a strip'd cotton gown. Whoever delivers her to me on Mr. Motte’s wharf, or at my house in King-street, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward: But whoever harbours or entertains her, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity, by Samuel Dunlop. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 March 1749. Postscript.]

TOPSHAM Timothy, Elizabeth; Allen, John, estate of; Bond, Mr. RUN-AWAY (and said to harbour about Capt. Bond's plantation at Hobcaw, with his father and mother, who are likewise run-away) a likely negro boy named Topsham, lately belonging to the estate of Mr. John Allen. Whoever brings him to the printer hereof, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1749.]

LUCY; pregnant; one child; husband: Martel Randall, William; Shepheard, Mrs.; Shepard RUN AWAY from William Randall, a short thick wench named Lucy, with a child in her arms, and big of another, had on a green gown, and lately belonged to Mrs. Shepheard. Likewise a short well made fellow named Bury, a blacksmith by trade, and very much pock-fretted. Whoever

113 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database delivers them to the said Randall in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward for the wench and child, and the like sum for the fellow, besides all Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1749. See ad for Lucy’s husband Martel in this same issue.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Lucy; father: Martel Randall, William; Shepheard, Mrs.; Shepard RUN AWAY from William Randall, a short thick wench named Lucy, with a child in her arms, and big of another, had on a green gown, and lately belonged to Mrs. Shepheard. Likewise a short well made fellow named Bury, a blacksmith by trade, and very much pock-fretted. Whoever delivers them to the said Randall in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward for the wench and child, and the like sum for the fellow, besides all Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1749.]

BURY; blacksmith Randall, William; Shepheard, Mrs.; Shepard RUN AWAY from William Randall, a short thick wench named Lucy, with a child in her arms, and big of another, had on a green gown, and lately belonged to Mrs. Shepheard. Likewise a short well made fellow named Bury, a blacksmith by trade, and very much pock-fretted. Whoever delivers them to the said Randall in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward for the wench and child, and the like sum for the fellow, besides all Charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1749.]

MARTEL; wife: Lucy (pregnant); 1 child Stoutenburgh, Luke; Shepheard, Mrs.; Randall, William RUN AWAY from Luke Stoutenburgh, a negro man named Martel, lately Mrs. Shepheard's, had on blue jacket and oznabrug trowsers, and is suppos'd to be with Lucy his wife advertised by Mr. Randall. Also a negro man named Robin, formerly Richard Butler 's. Whoever secures them in the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1749.]

ROBIN Stoutenburgh, Luke; Butler, Richard RUN AWAY from Luke Stoutenburgh, a negro man named Martel, lately Mrs. Shepheard's, had on blue jacket and oznabrug trowsers, and is suppos'd to be with Lucy his wife advertised by Mr. Randall. Also a negro man named Robin, formerly Richard Butler 's. Whoever secures them in the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1749.]

JACK; driver Lowndes, Rawlins; Thorpe, Robert; Pendarvis, Mr. (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber's plantation at Stono, about a month ago, a negro fellow named Jack, lately belonging to Mr. Robert Thorpe (and was his driver) and formerly to Mr. Pendarvis deceased; he is a middle aged tall negro, very sensible, and speaks good English, is very expert in hunting, and is pretty well stock’d with cloaths. Whoever brings him to the said plantation, the work-house, or to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward, besides lawful charges. Rawlins Lowndes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 May 1749.] [Driver means plantation foreman or manager responsible to the overseer, not coachman.]

MOLLY Timothy, Elizabeth, Mrs.; Deveaux, Israel (d) RUN AWAY, a short small yellowish negro woman, named Molly, formerly belonged to Israel

114 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Deveaux deceas'd, and now to Mrs. Elizabeth Timothy, very well known in Charles-Town. Whoever secures her in the work-house, shall have a sufficient reward, on applying to the printer [Mrs. Elizabeth Timothy]. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 May 1749.]

MARIA; daughter: Tinar; Tenah; Tina; Tena Ashby, Thomas; Crosby, Mr.; Champneys, Mr.; Manigault, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a negro wench named Maria, with her daughter Tinar about 10 years old, formerly belonged to Mr. Champneys, and afterwards to Mr. Crosby; the wench had on a green stuff gown, an old red cloak and oznabrug shift, and the girl a strip'd linnen gown. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to Mr. Manigault's in Charles-Town, shall have 21 Ł reward from Thomas Ashby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 May 1749.]

TINAR; TENAH; TINA; TENA; mother: Maria Ashby, Thomas; Crosby, Mr.; Champneys, Mr.; Manigault, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a negro wench named Maria, with her daughter Tinar about 10 years old, formerly belonged to Mr. Champneys, and afterwards to Mr. Crosby; the wench had on a green stuff gown, an old red cloak and oznabrug shift, and the girl a strip'd linnen gown. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to Mr. Manigault's in Charles-Town, shall have 21 Ł reward from Thomas Ashby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 May 1749.]

WILL Cattell, John ( son of William) RUN AWAY on the 3d Instant July, a tall slim negro man, aged about 45 years, named Will; a boy named Ned, tall and slim, about 18 years; and Mary, a girl about 15: It is supposed they are gone to the southward. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the warden of the work-house, or at my plantation on Ashley-River, shall have 20 Ł reward for Will, and 5 Ł for each of the others. John Cattell, Son of William. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 July 1749.]

NED Cattell, John ( son of William) RUN AWAY on the 3d Instant July, a tall slim negro man, aged about 45 years, named Will; a boy named Ned, tall and slim, about 18 years; and Mary, a girl about 15: It is supposed they are gone to the southward. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the warden of the work-house, or at my plantation on Ashley-River, shall have 20 Ł reward for Will, and 5 Ł for each of the others. John Cattell, Son of William. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 July 1749.]

MARY Cattell, John ( son of William) RUN AWAY on the 3d Instant July, a tall slim negro man, aged about 45 years, named Will; a boy named Ned, tall and slim, about 18 years; and Mary, a girl about 15: It is supposed they are gone to the southward. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the warden of the work-house, or at my plantation on Ashley-River, shall have 20 Ł reward for Will, and 5 Ł for each of the others. John Cattell, Son of William. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 July 1749.]

SARAH; 1 child Fleming, Sarah; Waight, Anne, Mrs.

115 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY some time last week, from my plantation, two negro women, one named Sarah, and the other Mary, lately belonging to Mrs. Anne Waight deceased; the former is a lusty black wench, with a very remarkable child of a brick colour, has white curl'd hair, and a twinkling in its eyes; the other a thin yellow wench; They are supposed both to be harbour’d about Ashley- Ferry. Whoever apprehends and brings them to me at the said plantation, or secures them in the work-house, shall have 10 Ł reward, besides lawful charges. Sarah Fleming. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 July 1749.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Sarah Fleming, Sarah; Waight, Anne, Mrs. RUN AWAY some time last week, from my plantation, two negro women, one named Sarah, and the other Mary, lately belonging to Mrs. Anne Waight deceased; the former is a lusty black wench, with a very remarkable child of a brick colour, has white curl'd hair, and a twinkling in its eyes; the other a thin yellow wench; They are supposed both to be harbour’d about Ashley-Ferry. Whoever apprehends and brings them to me at the said plantation, or secures them in the work- house, shall have 10 Ł reward, besides lawful charges. Sarah Fleming. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 July 1749.]

MARY Fleming, Sarah; Waight, Anne, Mrs. RUN AWAY some time last week, from my plantation, two negro women, one named Sarah, and the other Mary, lately belonging to Mrs. Anne Waight deceased; the former is a lusty black wench, with a very remarkable child of a brick colour, has white curl’d hair, and a twinkling in its eyes; the other a thin yellow wench; They are supposed both to be harbour’d about Ashley-Ferry. Whoever apprehends and brings them to me at the said plantation, or secures them in the work- house, shall have 10 Ł reward, besides lawful charges. Sarah Fleming. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 July 1749.]

JEFFERY Lennox & Deas; Chicken, George WHEREAS a Mustee Fellow named Jeffery, belonging to Lennox & Deas, has absented himself from his said masters service for some weeks by past: whoever apprehends and delivers him to the warden of the work-house, shall receive 5 Ł reward, besides all reasonable expences. And all persons whatever, are hereby forbid to entertain him, on pain of being prosecuted: He has a remarkable cut across his nose, and formerly belong'd to George Chicken. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 July 1749.]

PHILANDER Freeman, William George; Whitaker, Benjamin, Esq. RUN AWAY, a Negro Man named Philander, aged about twenty years, and is well known in Charles-Town, where he lately waited on his master, Benjamin Whitaker, Esq; he usually wears a blue broad cloth coat and black wastcoat, and is supposed to be harboured in town. Whoever will apprehend the said negro, and deliver him to the warden of the work-house, shall receive 5 Ł reward, from William George Freeman. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 7 August 1749.]

JENNY; b. South Carolina; mustee Chapman, William, Jr.; Tatnall, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber on James-Island, above 12 months ago, a well-set young mustee wench this country born, named Jenny, formerly belonging to Mr. Tatnall on John's-Island, had on when she went away a blue callimanco gown, a strip'd flannel coat, and a check'd apron, and

116 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database carried with her many other cloaths: Is supposed to be harboured about Stono or Wappoo. Whoever brings the said wench to me, shall receive 5 Ł reward, and whoever harbours her, or has done the like, shall be prosecuted as far as the law directs, by William Chapman, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 7 August 1749.]

PETER; carpenter; cooper Hasell, Thomas; Vaun, John; Vaughan RUN AWAY on the 13th of August, a negro fellow named Peter, belonging to Mr. Thomas Hasell of Winyaw, and supposed to be on or about James-Island; he is carpenter and cooper by trade, and lately belonged to the subscriber. Whoever brings him to me shall have 10 Ł reward. John Vaun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 August 1749.]

PRINCE Child, Joseph RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a likely negro lad, about 17 years old, named Prince, and well known in Charles-Town. Whoever brings him to his master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. But the person that is found to conceal and entertain him, will be (with the utmost severity) prosecuted by Joseph Child. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 September 1749.]

WILTSHIRE; cooper Butler, William RAN AWAY the beginning of June last, a young likely negro man, about 6 feet high, and very black, named Wiltshire, and a cooper by trade; had on a white cloth coat with a cape. Whoever secures him in the work-house, or delivers him to me at Stono, shall have Twenty Pounds reward and all reasonable charges. William Butler. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 September 1749.]

MINGO Gadsden, Christopher [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 October 1749.] See MINGO in other newspapers.

SIMON; b. Africa; Ibo; doctor Martin, Jacob; Whitter, Mr.; Styles, Mr. Run away, and commonly is harboured by the Whitter's negroes on John's-Island, and by Mr. Styles's, an Ebo negro fellow named Simon, well known in town and country, and pretends to be a doctor. Whoever brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward, but whoever harbours or entertains him must expect to be prosecuted with the utmost severity, by Jacob Martin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 9 October 1749.]

LONDON Cattell, John (son of Peter) Run away in December last, a likely young negro fellow, named London, supposed to be harbour'd at the southward: And in September last, a likely negro boy, named Topsham, lately belonging to the estate of John Allen deceased, and now thought to be in Charles-Town or on Wando-Neck. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on Ashley-River, shall have 10 Ł reward for London, and 5 for Topsham. But whoever conceals either of the said run-aways, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity, by John Cattell, Son of Peter. [South Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 October 1749.]

117 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database TOPSHAM Cattell, John (son of Peter); Allen, John, estate of Run away in December last, a likely young negro fellow, named London, supposed to be harbour'd at the southward: And in September last, a likely negro boy, named Topsham, lately belonging to the estate of John Allen deceased, and now thought to be in Charles-Town or on Wando-Neck. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on Ashley-River, shall have 10 Ł reward for London, and 5 for Topsham. But whoever conceals either of the said run-aways, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity, by John Cattell, Son of Peter. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 October 1749.]

PHILLIS Barksdale, Anne Run away from Anne Barksdale, a Negro wench, named Phillis. Whoever takes her up, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward: But whoever harbours her, will be prosecuted. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 30 October 1749.]

PARIS; PAUL Carne, Samuel; Gaultier, Dr. Run away from the Subscriber in Charles-Town, a stout ill-looking Negro Fellow, named Paris, and by some called Paul, formerly belonging to Doct. Gaultier, and is very well known in Town. Whoever brings him to me, shall have THREE POUNDS reward, besides all reasonable charges. Samuel Carne. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 November 1749.]

JACK; wall-eyed Gittens, Nathaniel; Gittens, John (d) Run Away, a Negro Fellow, named Jack, lately belonging to John Gittens deceased, has a remarkable Wall-Eye, and is said to be gone over to Cainboy [sic; Cainhoy]. Whoever takes up and secures him in the Work-house, or brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have a Reward of 40 shi. [shillings]. Nathaniel Gittens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 November 1749.]

CAESAR; b. South Carolina Guerin, Isaac; How, Robert; Howe; Beselleu, Mark Anthony Run away the 30th of October last, a likely black young negro man, about 18 years of age, named Caesar, of a middle stature, inclining to tallness, formerly belonging to Mr. Robert How, this country born, speaks good English, and is very tractable, with a large scar on his left elbow, occasioned by a burn when young. Had on when he went away a light coloured frize fly-coat, with white flat metal buttons, and is supposed to be harboured in Charles-Town. This is to forewarn all masters of vessels and others, either in town or country not to harbour or conceal, or carry off the said negro, upon pain of being prosecuted with the utmost severity; but whoever apprehends and brings him to the subscriber, or Mr. Mark Anthony Beselleu, in Charles-Town, shall receive 5 Ł reward, and all other necessary charges, from Isaac Guerin. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 November 1749.]

PETER; PP; mustee or mulatto; lame , Robert Run away on the 18th of November, a slave between a mulato and mustee, named Peter (but best known by the name of PP) about 30 Years of age, 5 feet and 9 or 10 inches high, well made, and remarkable for limping, his right thigh having been broke near two years since, hath a deep dent in his left cheek, a round scar on one of his arms, and can read currently well; 'tis supposed he will attempt to pass for a freeman: Had on when he went away, a good beaver coat and scarlet

118 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database everlasting breeches, garlix shirt, strip'd cotton jacket, new hat, stockings, shoes and boots; but as he hath carried variety of cloaths with him, 'tis almost needless to describe his dress: He took with him, a young red roan gelding of great spirit, about 13 hands high, 5 years old next spring, with a blaze in his face, a roman nose, a short tail, and 3 white feet, and branded on the mounting buttock K: And was to have gone off the province with Mr. Maxwell's mustee fellow named Abraham, who having after chang'd his mind, 'tis supposed he will proceed alone, either to some of the Indian nations, Georgia, St. Augustine, or the Northward but it's rather believed he will harbour about Santee (where he hath a wife,) Pedee (where he hath many acquaintance,) Four-Holes, Seludy [Saluda], or New-Windsor. Whoever harbours, employs, or encourages the said run-away, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity: But whoever secures him; so that the subscriber may get him, shall have 50 Ł reward, if taken within this province, and 75 Ł if taken without the same. Robert Adams. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1749.]

ABRAHAM; mustee Adams, Robert Run away on the 18th of November, a slave between a mulato and mustee, named Peter (but best known by the name of PP)...was to have gone off the province with Mr. Maxwell's mustee fellow named Abraham, who having after chang'd his mind, 'tis supposed he will proceed alone, either to some of the Indian nations, Georgia, St. Augustine, or the Northward but it's rather believed he will harbour about Santee (where he hath a wife,) Pedee (where he hath many acquaintance,) Four-Holes, Seludy [Saluda], or New-Windsor. Whoever harbours, employs, or encourages the said run-away, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity: But whoever secures him; so that the subscriber may get him, shall have 50 Ł reward, if taken within this province, and 75 Ł if taken without the same. Robert Adams. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1749.]

BETTY Pharo, William; Thorpe, Robert; Miles, Mr. Run away from William Pharo, a likely black negro wench, named Betty, formerly belonged to Robert Thorpe, had on a red petticoat and blue jacket, and is supposed to be gone to Mr. Miles's on Ashley-River, or to the Indian Land. Whoever brings her to her master in Charles-Town, or to the work-house, shall have 4 Ł reward, besides lawful charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1749.]

MAURICE Ducatt, George South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1749. [See MAURICE in other newspapers.]

BATH; QUASH Beresford, Richard; Lloyd, John, Captain; Pennyfeather, Captain Run away from the subscriber, 5 negro men, viz. Bath, a stout young negro, lately belonging to Capt. John Lloyd, formerly to Capt. Pennyfeather, and was call’d Quash. Saundy, a low likely young fellow, lately belonging to Mr. Beausain [sic; Beaufain?]. Adam, a short thick fellow, small limb'd, talks very bad English, and stutters a little, lately belonging to Mr. Freeman. Toby, a spare weak limb'd fellow. And Venture, a very likely well set young slave, country born. Whoever apprehends and secures the above negroes in the work-house, or delivers them to me in town, or at either of my plantations in St. Thomas's parish, shall have 3 Ł for each. Richard Beresford. N.B. No favour will be shewn to those who have been any wise concern’d in harbouring or supporting the above negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 December 1749.]

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SAUNDY Beresford, Richard; Beaufain, Mr.; Beausain Run away from the subscriber, 5 negro men, viz. Bath, a stout young negro, lately belonging to Capt. John Lloyd, formerly to Capt. Pennyfeather, and was call’d Quash. Saundy, a low likely young fellow, lately belonging to Mr. Beausain [sic; Beaufain?]. Adam, a short thick fellow, small limb'd, talks very bad English, and stutters a little, lately belonging to Mr. Freeman. Toby, a spare weak limb'd fellow. And Venture, a very likely well set young slave, country born. Whoever apprehends and secures the above negroes in the work-house, or delivers them to me in town, or at either of my plantations in St. Thomas's parish, shall have 3 Ł for each. Richard Beresford. N.B. No favour will be shewn to those who have been any wise concern’d in harbouring or supporting the above negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 December 1749.]

ADAM Beresford, Richard; Freeman, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, 5 negro men, viz. Bath, a stout young negro, lately belonging to Capt. John Lloyd, formerly to Capt. Pennyfeather, and was call'd Quash. Saundy, a low likely young fellow, lately belonging to Mr. Beausain. Adam, a short thick fellow, small limb'd, talks very bad English, and stutters a little, lately belonging to Mr. Freeman. Toby, a spare weak limb'd fellow. And Venture, a very likely well set young slave, country born. Whoever apprehends and secures the above negroes in the work-house, or delivers them to me in town, or at either of my plantations in St. Thomas's parish, shall have 3 Ł for each. Richard Beresford. N.B. No favour will be shewn to those who have been any wise concern 'd in harbouring or supporting the above negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 December 1749.]

TOBY Beresford, Richard; Lloyd, John, Captain; Pennyfeather, Captain Run away from the subscriber, 5 negro men, viz. Bath, a stout young negro, lately belonging to Capt. John Lloyd, formerly to Capt. Pennyfeather, and was call’d Quash. Saundy, a low likely young fellow, lately belonging to Mr. Beausain. Adam, a short thick fellow, small limb'd, talks very bad English, and stutters a little, lately belonging to Mr. Freeman. Toby, a spare weak limb'd fellow. And Venture, a very likely well set young slave, country born. Whoever apprehends and secures the above negroes in the work-house, or delivers them to me in town, or at either of my plantations in St. Thomas's parish, shall have 3 Ł for each. Richard Beresford. N.B. No favour will be shewn to those who have been any wise concern’d in harbouring or supporting the above negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 December 1749.]

VENTURE; b. South Carolina Beresford, Richard Run away from the subscriber, 5 negro men, viz. Bath, a stout young negro, lately belonging to Capt. John Lloyd, formerly to Capt. Pennyfeather, and was call’d Quash. Saundy, a low likely young fellow, lately belonging to Mr. Beausain. Adam, a short thick fellow, small limb'd, talks very bad English, and stutters a little, lately belonging to Mr. Freeman. Toby, a spare weak limb'd fellow. And Venture, a very likely well set young slave, country born. Whoever apprehends and secures the above negroes in the work-house, or delivers them to me in town, or at either of my plantations in St. Thomas's parish, shall have 3 Ł for each. Richard Beresford. N.B. No favour will be shewn to those who have been any wise concern’d in harbouring or supporting the above negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 December 1749.]

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WILL; father: Robin McQueen, John; Dewes, Bethel; Mathews, Benjamin; Matthews Twenty Pounds Reward. FOR any person that will take up and secure in the work-house in Charles-Town, a young negro man, named Will, formerly the property of Mr. Bethel Dewes, and has been run away upwards of two years, is suspected to be harboured by his father Robin, a noted fisherman in this town, and some other of Mr. Benjamin Mathews's negroes either in Charles- Town or on John's-Island, at both which places he has been frequently seen. Whoever harbours or entertains the said Will may depend on being prosecuted by John McQueen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 January 1750.]

ROBIN; fisherman; son: Will McQueen, John; Dewes, Bethel; Mathews, Benjamin; Matthews Twenty Pounds Reward. FOR any person that will take up and secure in the work-house in Charles-Town, a young negro man, named Will, formerly the property of Mr. Bethel Dewes, and has been run away upwards of two years, is suspected to be harboured by his father Robin, a noted fisherman in this town, and some other of Mr. Benjamin Mathews's negroes either in Charles-Town or on John's-Island, at both which places he has been frequently seen. Whoever harbours or entertains the said Will may depend on being prosecuted by John McQueen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 January 1750.]

MINGO Ash, Samuel; Aish; Smith, Thomas, Jr. Run away some time past, a lusty tall negro fellow named Mingo, (belonging to Mr. Samuel Aish at Cape-Fear) who limps a little, and gives out that he is free. Whoever will apprehend the said fellow, and secure him in the work-house, shall have 5 Ł reward. He was lately taken up and carried to Cape-Fear but made his escape. Thomas Smith. iun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 January 1750.]

MARIA Shepard, William; Shepheard; Gordon, Alexander, Esq. Run away from the subscriber, a negro wench named Maria, belonging formerly to Alexander Gordon, Esq; Whoever brings her to her master in Union-street shall have a handsome reward. William Shepard. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 February 1750.]

ADAM Peacock, Thomas; Vaughan, John; Vaun Run away from the Subscriber, a negro fellow named Adam, about 27 years of age, lately belonged to Mr. John Vaun [Vaughan], had on when he went away crocus trowsers and a red jacket sleeveless and has been seen between this and the quarterhouse. Whoever brings him to his master in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward. Thomas Peacock. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 February 1750.]

JEMMY MacKay, John; Davidson, Samuel Run away from his master at Beaufort, a negro fellow named Jemmy, formerly belonging to Mr. Samuel Davidson of Ponpon: had on when he went away a soldier's red coat, and is well known in the country and at Charlestown. Whoever secures him in the work-house, or brings him to his said master at Beaufort, shall have TWENTY POUNDS reward. John Mackay. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 February 1750.]

121 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database GLASGOW Thomson, John Run away in April last, and supposed to be harbour’d at or about Santee, a short squat negro fellow named Glasgow, about 18 years old, and knock-knee'd; had on brown negro cloth jacket and breeches. Whoever convicts the person or persons that harbour, entertain or employ, shall be rewarded with FIFTY POUNDS, and whoever brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall (for so doing) receive 10 Ł from John Thomson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 February 1750.]

BRISTOL; shoemaker Sommers, Humphry; Vanvelsen, Widow Run away, and supposed to be harboured in Charles-Town, a negro fellow named Bristol, who is a shoe-maker and formerly belonged to the late widow Vanvelsen. Whoever convicts any person that harbours, entertains or employs the said run away, shall be rewarded with Fifty Pounds: And whoever secures him in the work-house, or brings him to me, shall receive 5 Ł for their trouble from HUMPHRY SOMMERS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 March 1750.]

CYRUS; mustee; carpenter Brown, David; Mulryne, Col. Run away on the 5th of February last, from Stono-Landing, two lusty mustee fellows, carpenters by trade; one named Cyrus, the other Billy, both formerly belonged to Col. Mulryne at Port- Royal, and well known there, had on when they went away grey kersey coats. 10 Ł reward for each will be given to any person that secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to Mr. David Brown ship carpenters in Charles-Town, besides all reasonable charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 March 1750.]

BILLY; mustee; carpenter Brown, David; Mulryne, Col. Run away on the 5th of February last, from Stono-Landing, two lusty mustee fellows, carpenters by trade; one named Cyrus, the other Billy, both formerly belonged to Col. Mulryne at Port-Royal, and well known there, had on when they went away grey kersey coats. 10 Ł reward for each will be given to any person that secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to Mr. David Brown ship carpenters in Charles-Town, besides all reasonable charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 March 1750.]

SARAH; 1 child Cowden, John Run away, a negro wench (with her child about 9 months old) named Sarah, belonging to the subscriber. Any person that harbours, entertains or employs her, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor: But whoever secures her in the work-house or brings her to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] as reward. JOHN COWDEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 March 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Sarah Cowden, John Run away, a negro wench (with her child about 9 months old) named Sarah, belonging to the subscriber. Any person that harbours, entertains or employs her, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor: But whoever secures her in the work-house or brings her to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] as reward. JOHN COWDEN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 March 1750.]

122 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database CYRUS; mustee; wife: Berry?; 2 children? Powell, George ; Price, Rice Run away, and supposed to be harboured about Stono, a mustee fellow, named Cyrus and a wench named Berry, with her two children, late belonging to the estate of Mrs. Williamson, deceas’d. Whoever convicts any persons that harbours, entertains or employs the said run aways, shall be rewarded with 50 Ł and whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to Mr. Rice Price in Charles-Town, shall receive 10 Ł for the fellow, and the like sum for the wench George Gabriel Powell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750.]

BERRY; husband: Cyrus?; 2 children Powell, George Gabriel; Williamson, Mrs., estate of ; Price, Rice Run away, and supposed to be harboured about Stono, a mustee fellow, named Cyrus and a wench named Berry, with her two children, late belonging to the estate of Mrs. Williamson, deceas’d. Whoever convicts any persons that harbours, entertains or employs the said run aways, shall be rewarded with 50 Ł and whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to Mr. Rice Price in Charles-Town, shall receive 10 Ł for the fellow, and the like sum for the wench. George Gabriel Powell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 1; mother: Berry; father: Cyrus? Powell, George Gabriel; Williamson, Mrs., estate of ; Price, Rice Run away, and supposed to be harboured about Stono, a mustee fellow, named Cyrus and a wench named Berry, with her two children, late belonging to the estate of Mrs. Williamson, deceas’d. Whoever convicts any persons that harbours, entertains or employs the said run aways, shall be rewarded with 50 Ł and whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to Mr. Rice Price in Charles-Town, shall receive 10 Ł for the fellow, and the like sum for the wench. George Gabriel Powell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 2; mother: Berry; father: Cyrus? Powell, George Gabriel; Williamson, Mrs., estate of ; Price, Rice Run away, and supposed to be harboured about Stono, a mustee fellow, named Cyrus and a wench named Berry, with her two children, late belonging to the estate of Mrs. Williamson, deceas’d. Whoever convicts any persons that harbours, entertains or employs the said run aways, shall be rewarded with 50 Ł and whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to Mr. Rice Price in Charles-Town, shall receive 10 Ł for the fellow, and the like sum for the wench. George Gabriel Powell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750.]

DUBLIN; cooper Elliott, Humphrey; Wright, Robert Run away, a negro fellow named Dublin, a cooper by trade, and formerly belong’d to Mr. Robert Wright, and supposed to be harbour’d at Ashley-River, shall have 10 Ł reward. Humphrey Elliott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750..

DIANNA; DIANA Brown, William; Smith, Benjamin; Moody, Joseph Run away from the Subscriber, a negro woman named Dianna, about 21 years of age, very well known in Charles-Town, having formerly belonged to Mr. Joseph Moody. Whoever takes up and brings her to Mr. Benjamin Smith in Charles-Town, or to me at Ponpon, shall have 3 Ł reward. William Brown.

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SABINAH Milner, Soloman; Dwight, Rev. Run away from the subscriber, a negro wench named Sabinah, formerly belong'd to the Revd. Mr. Dwight: Also a negro boy named Dandie, he had on when he went away a brown coat with blue lining. Any person that will bring them to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each. But whoever harbours or entertains them, may depend on being prosecuted. Soloman Milner. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750.] See SABINAH in other newspapers.

DANDIE; DANDY Milner, Soloman; Dwight, Rev. Run away from the subscriber, a negro wench named Sabinah, formerly belong'd to the Revd. Mr. Dwight: Also a negro boy named Dandie, he had on when he went away a brown coat with blue lining. Any person that will bring them to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each. But whoever harbours or entertains them, may depend on being prosecuted. Soloman Milner. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 March 1750.]

PETER; wife: Rhetta; 3 children Parrot, Benjamin; Michie, James, Esq. Run away from the subscriber, 5 negroes, viz. a man, his wife and 3 children: The man's name Peter, his wife Rhetta formerly belonged to Col. Arthur Hall, and were lately bought of James Michie, Esq. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on James-Island, shall be rewarded to content. Benjamin Parrot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1750.]

RHETTA; husband: Peter; 3 children Parrot, Benjamin; Michie, James, Esq.; Hall, Arthur, Col. Run away from the subscriber, 5 negroes, viz. a man, his wife and 3 children: The man's name Peter, his wife Rhetta formerly belonged to Col. Arthur Hall, and were lately bought of James Michie, Esq. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on James-Island, shall be rewarded to content. Benjamin Parrot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 1; father: Peter; mother: Rhetta; 2 siblings Parrot, Benjamin; Michie, James, Esq. Run away from the subscriber, 5 negroes, viz. a man, his wife and 3 children: The man's name Peter, his wife Rhetta formerly belonged to Col. Arthur Hall, and were lately bought of James Michie, Esq. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on James-Island, shall be rewarded to content. Benjamin Parrot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 2; father: Peter; mother: Rhetta; 2 siblings Parrot, Benjamin; Michie, James, Esq. Run away from the subscriber, 5 negroes, viz. a man, his wife and 3 children: The man's name Peter, his wife Rhetta formerly belonged to Col. Arthur Hall, and were lately bought of James Michie, Esq. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on James-Island, shall be rewarded to content. Benjamin Parrot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 3; father: Peter; mother: Rhetta; 2 siblings Parrot, Benjamin; Michie, James, Esq.

124 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Run away from the subscriber, 5 negroes, viz. a man, his wife and 3 children: The man's name Peter, his wife Rhetta formerly belonged to Col. Arthur Hall, and were lately bought of James Michie, Esq. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me on James-Island, shall be rewarded to content. Benjamin Parrot. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1750.]

KATE; DELIA; b. South Carolina; laundress; son: Billy Hartley, Stephen; Villepontoux, Paul; L’Esquot, Mrs. Run away twelve-months ago, from Mr. Paul Villepontoux of Christ-Church parish, Kate, a middle sized, well set negro wench, about 24 years of age, this country born, and formerly belonged to Mrs. L'Esquot of Charles-Town; she is a little yellowish in her face, and has lost two of her upper fore-teeth. She took along with her, her son a boy about 7 or 8 years old, named Billy. She has been frequently seen in and about Charles-Town, where she has gone about washing by the name of Delia, and is suspected to be encouraged and concealed by some white people, who have received wages of her, and others who have a desire to purchase her. But whereas the said two negroes are now, and have been for some time, the sole property of the subscriber, I do therefore forewarn all persons whatsoever, from either harbouring, concealing, hiring, or any wise entertaining the said wench and boy, on any pretence whatsoever; for such persons as are, or can be proved guilty of such villainous practices, may assure themselves of being prosecuted to the utmost rigour of the law. I also promise a reward of Ten Pounds, besides lawful charges, to any person or persons, Patroles or others, if they can apprehend the said negroes, and either deliver them to me at the Free School in St. Thomas Parish, or secure them in the common goal in Charles-Town. Stephen Hartley. South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.

BILLY; b. South Carolina; mother: Kate, Delia Hartley, Stephen; Villepontoux, Paul; L’Esquot, Mrs. Run away twelve-months ago, from Mr. Paul Villepontoux of Christ-Church parish, Kate, a middle sized, well set negro wench, about 24 years of age, this country born, and formerly belonged to Mrs. L'Esquot of Charles-Town; she is a little yellowish in her face, and has lost two of her upper fore-teeth. She took along with her, her son a boy about 7 or 8 years old, named Billy. She has been frequently seen in and about Charles-Town, where she has gone about washing by the name of Delia, and is suspected to be encouraged and concealed by some white people, who have received wages of her, and others who have a desire to purchase her. But whereas the said two negroes are now, and have been for some time, the sole property of the subscriber, I do therefore forewarn all persons whatsoever, from either harbouring, concealing, hiring, or any wise entertaining the said wench and boy, on any pretence whatsoever; for such persons as are, or can be proved guilty of such villainous practices, may assure themselves of being prosecuted to the utmost rigour of the law. I also promise a reward of Ten Pounds, besides lawful charges, to any person or persons, Patroles or others, if they can apprehend the said negroes, and either deliver them to me at the Free School in St. Thomas Parish, or secure them in the common goal in Charles-Town. Stephen Hartley. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.]

CATO; b. Africa; ritual scarification I’On, Richard Run away May the 22d, from the subscriber's plantation, in Christ Church parish, 5 negroes, viz. Cato, his face scarrified with his country marks; Sambo, with blear eyes, Abram, a thin young fellow; Juno, a tall likely wench: the above 4 new negroes: And Phaebe, speaks French and English, her hands emaciated with the yaws. Whoever brings them to the work house, or to my plantation, shall have a satisfactory reward. Richard I'On. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.]

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SAMBO; b. Africa; cataracts? I’On, Richard Run away May the 22d, from the subscriber's plantation, in Christ Church parish, 5 negroes, viz. Cato, his face scarrified with his country marks; Sambo, with blear eyes, Abram, a thin young fellow; Juno, a tall likely wench: the above 4 new negroes: And Phaebe, speaks French and English, her hands emaciated with the yaws. Whoever brings them to the work house, or to my plantation, shall have a satisfactory reward. Richard I'On. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.]

ABRAM; b. Africa I’On, Richard Run away May the 22d, from the subscriber's plantation, in Christ Church parish, 5 negroes, viz. Cato, his face scarrified with his country marks; Sambo, with blear eyes, Abram, a thin young fellow; Juno, a tall likely wench: the above 4 new negroes: And Phaebe, speaks French and English, her hands emaciated with the yaws. Whoever brings them to the work house, or to my plantation, shall have a satisfactory reward. Richard I'On. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.]

JUNO; b. Africa I’On, Richard Run away May the 22d, from the subscriber's plantation, in Christ Church parish, 5 negroes, viz. Cato, his face scarrified with his country marks; Sambo, with blear eyes, Abram, a thin young fellow; Juno, a tall likely wench: the above 4 new negroes: And Phaebe, speaks French and English, her hands emaciated with the yaws. Whoever brings them to the work house, or to my plantation, shall have a satisfactory reward. Richard I'On. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.]

PHAEBE; PHOEBE; b. Africa?; yaws I’On, Richard Run away May the 22d, from the subscriber's plantation, in Christ Church parish, 5 negroes, viz. Cato, his face scarrified with his country marks; Sambo, with blear eyes, Abram, a thin young fellow; Juno, a tall likely wench: the above 4 new negroes: And Phaebe, speaks French and English, her hands emaciated with the yaws. Whoever brings them to the work house, or to my plantation, shall have a satisfactory reward. Richard I'On. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1750.]

PHOEBE Cripps, William Went away on Saturday from the subscriber's house, a short thick negro wench, with large broad lips, and has several warts on the back part of her neck; had on when she went away, a dirty oznabrig shift and petticoat, her name is Phoebe. Any person that secures her in the work-house in Charles-Town, or brings her to her master, shall be very well satisfied for their trouble: Any person employing her, will be sued by William Cripps. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 June 1750.]

PRINCE Perkins, Samuel; Vanderdussen, Alexander, Col.; Snow, Mr. To be Sold . . .Samuel Perkins. RUN AWAY from the said Perkins, about 3 months ago, a short negro fellow named Prince, bought at Col. Vanderdussen's sale, and formerly belonging to Mr. Snow at Goose-Creek, whereabout he is supposed to be harboured, has a blemish in one eye, and wore when he went away, blue jacket and breeches. Whoever brings him to his said master, shall

126 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database have a reward of 3 Ł . And whoever can prove his having been harbour 'd, entertain'd or employ'd, shall, on conviction of the offender, receive 10 Ł reward from the said Samuel Perkins. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 June 1750.]

SAMBO Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

MOBE Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

ZACKY Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

SAM Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

JACK; wife: Judith; 3 children Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

JUDITH; husband: Jack; 3 children Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

127 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database ANONYMOUS CHILD 1; mother: Judith; father: Jack; 2 siblings Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 2; mother: Judith; father: Jack; 2 siblings Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 3; mother: Judith; father: Jack; 2 siblings Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

MARIA; 3 children Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 1; mother: Maria; 2 siblings Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 2; mother: Maria; 2 siblings Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3 children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD 3; mother: Maria; 2 siblings Duke, William; Trusler, Edward; Tobias, Mr. Run away from the subscriber at Hobcaw; June 26th, Sambo, Mobe, Zacky, and Sam: And on July 1st, Jack, and Judith his wife, with their 3 children: Also another wench call'd Maria, and her 3

128 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database children. Be it at the peril of any one to harbour: But whoever brings them to Mr. Edward Trusler or Mr. Tobias's shall have satisfactory rewards from William Duke. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

TITUS; lame; whipping scars; wife: Jenny?; son: Titus? Mackdonald, Ronald; MacDonald; Wright, Charles; Walter, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, a tall negro fellow named Titus, has a spot upon his left eye, a scar under his right breast, and a great many upon his back, one of his legs has been broke, which has altered the shape of it upon the skin; he once belonged to Mr. Walter, and afterwards to Mr. Charles Wright: Also a short thick negro wench named Jenny, and a boy about 8 years old, named Titus; all had on blue and white homespun cloaths. Whoever apprehends and brings them to the owner, or to the work-house, shall be rewarded according to law. Ronald Mackdonald. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

JENNY; husband: Titus?; son: Titus Mackdonald, Ronald; MacDonald; Wright, Charles; Walter, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, a tall negro fellow named Titus, has a spot upon his left eye, a scar under his right breast, and a great many upon his back, one of his legs has been broke, which has altered the shape of it upon the skin; he once belonged to Mr. Walter, and afterwards to Mr. Charles Wright: Also a short thick negro wench named Jenny, and a boy about 8 years old, named Titus; all had on blue and white homespun cloaths. Whoever apprehends and brings them to the owner, or to the work-house, shall be rewarded according to law. Ronald Mackdonald. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

TITUS; mother: Jenny; father: Titus? Mackdonald, Ronald; MacDonald; Wright, Charles; Walter, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, a tall negro fellow named Titus, has a spot upon his left eye, a scar under his right breast, and a great many upon his back, one of his legs has been broke, which has altered the shape of it upon the skin; he once belonged to Mr. Walter, and afterwards to Mr. Charles Wright: Also a short thick negro wench named Jenny, and a boy about 8 years old, named Titus; all had on blue and white homespun cloaths. Whoever apprehends and brings them to the owner, or to the work-house, shall be rewarded according to law. Ronald Mackdonald. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 July 1750.]

POMPEY; mutilated Gallman, Henry; Brown, Thomas Run away from Saxe-Gotha, a tall negro man, called Pompey, above 30 years of age, having the first joint of the fore finger of his right hand cut off, formerly belonging to Thomas Brown. Whoever takes up and brings him to the subscriber, shall be paid Ten Pounds and reasonable charges, and whoever harbours him will be severely prosecuted, by Henry Gallman. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 9 July 1750.]

HECTOR Roche, Francis; Pinckney, William, Major Run away about the latter end of June, from my plantation, a negro man named Hector, had on when he went away, a soldier's coat and breeches: he is about 5 feet 6 inches high, formerly belonged to Major William Pinckney, and is supposed to be gone to Ashepoo, where he formerly lived. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and brings him to me or to the warden of the work- house, shall have 4 Ł reward. Francis Roche. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 August 1750.]

SARAH; pregnant

129 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Oliphant, David, Dr.; Fleming, Thomas Run away the 31st of July, from the subscriber, a tall negro wench, named Sarah, big with child, and lately belonged to Mr. Thomas Fleming on John's-Island, had on an oznabrug shift and blue petticoat; supposed to conceal herself in and about Charles-Town. Whoever brings her to her master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. David Oliphant. N.B. Whoever harbours her, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 August 1750.]

MINGO; b. South Carolina; mustee; cooper; seaman Gadsden, Christopher; Atchison, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, two young mustee fellows, named Mingo and Scipio: Mingo ran away about eighteen months since; he is a tall likely fellow, a cooper by trade, was born at Santee, and formerly belonged to Mr. Atchison; and is supposed to conceal himself about Santee or Winyaw: Scipio ran away about six or seven weeks ago; he is a lusty, surly looking fellow, very full faced, had on when he went away an old leather cap, an oznabrug frock, and a pair of old scarlet stocking breeches; he is well known in Charles-Town. Whoever secures either of these fellows in the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward, besides all lawful charges, and whoever informs of any person's harbouring or concealing either of them, so that that person be lawfully convicted thereof, shall receive FIFTY POUNDS, from Christopher Gadsden. N.B. As both these fellows belong 'd to his majesty's ship Aldborough, when she carreened last at Port-Royal, 'tis not unlikely that they may conceal themselves thereabouts. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 August 1750.]

SCIPIO; b. South Carolina; mustee; cooper; seaman Gadsden, Christopher; Atchison, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, two young mustee fellows, named Mingo and Scipio: Mingo ran away about eighteen months since; he is a tall likely fellow, a cooper by trade, was born at Santee, and formerly belonged to Mr. Atchison; and is supposed to conceal himself about Santee or Winyaw: Scipio ran away about six or seven weeks ago; he is a lusty, surly looking fellow, very full faced, had on when he went away an old leather cap, an oznabrug frock, and a pair of old scarlet stocking breeches; he is well known in Charles-Town. Whoever secures either of these fellows in the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward, besides all lawful charges, and whoever informs of any person's harbouring or concealing either of them, so that that person be lawfully convicted thereof, shall receive FIFTY POUNDS, from Christopher Gadsden. N.B. As both these fellows belong 'd to his majesty's ship Aldborough, when she carreened last at Port-Royal, 'tis not unlikely that they may conceal themselves thereabouts. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 August 1750.]

BOB; mustee; cooper McEwen, James; Powell, Henry; Brandford, Ezekiel Run away, from the Subscriber, a mustee fellow named Bob, belonging to Mr. James McEwen cooper; is supposed to harbour about Dorchester, Beach-Hill, &c. and has a wife at Mr. Ezekiel Brandford's. Whoever secures him in the work-house, or brings him to the subscriber, shall have 4 Ł reward. Henry Powell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 September 1750.]

ESTHER Miller, John; Milner, John, estate of; Milner, Run away from John Miller [sic; Milner?] of St. Thomas's parish, a negro wench named Esther, lately belonging to the estate of Mr. John Milner deceas 'd, and is supposed to be harbour 'd in Charles-Town. Whoever will bring her to me, or Mr. Solomon Milner in Charlestown, shall have three pounds reward.

130 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 October 1750. ]

POMPEY Bell, Thomas; Ratcliff, Mr.; Gooding, Mr. (d) Run away from the subscriber, a negro fellow named Pompey, of middle stature, about 30 years of age, very much pitted with the small pox; had on when he went off, oznabrugs breeches and jacket, and carried with him a cloth jacket of a brown colour: He was lately sold at vendue by Mr. Ratcliff at Ashley-Ferry, and formerly belonged to the deceased Mr. Gooding at Combee; there is reason to think he is gone that way. Whoever sends him either to the work house in Charles-Town, or my plantation on James-Island, shall receive a reward of 5 Ł but if harboured and concealed by any, may depend upon being prosecuted according to the utmost rigour of law. Thomas Bell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 October 1750. ]

JEMMY Milford, William; Croskeys, Joseph November 5, 1750. Run away in April last, a sensible negro fellow called Jemmy, aged 19 years, about 5 feet 7 inches high, has thick lips, with a small scar like a D on his right cheek, and another on his left eyebrow. Whoever delivers him to Joseph Croskeys on James Island, or to me in Charles-Town, shall have 20 Ł reward, besides reasonable charges. William Milford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 November 1750.]

NEWMAN; doctor Anderson, William; McGuire, Edward Run away from the subscriber, at Bacon’s Bridge, a negro fellow named Newman, pretends to be a sort of Doctor, squat and well made, had on when he went away a new white jacket and trowsers, with a very large 3 prong’d iron, on 2 prongs of which and on the collar round his neck is indented WA joined together; was for several months kept out by Edward McGuire &c. Whoever brings him to the subscriber or to the work-house in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward. And whoever entertains the said negro in any shape, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity by William Anderson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 November 1750.]

WILL Durand, Levi; Hext, Hugh Run away, a middle sized Negro named Will, a small lim’d ill looking fellow, with his cheek bones sticking out, very sensible, and speaks good English, suppos’d to be harbour’d on John’s- Island [Johns Island] where he formerly lived witth the late Captain Hugh Hext; had on when he went away a blue broad cloth coat with red lining and round yellow metal buttons, and under that 2 negro jackets one of which is trimm’d with horse-hair buttons, and the other with flat white metal. Whoever secures him in the work-house, shall have a reward of Ten Pounds from the subscriber....Levi Durand. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 December 1750.]

DANIEL; b. Virginia?; mustee Elliot, Joseph Run away from the subscriber, the 16th of November last, a likely mustee fellow named Daniel, about 20 years of age, who has travelled from Virginia to this province, and possibly may attempt to go back. Whoever takes the said fellow and delivers him to me, or to the warden of the work- house, shall receive 10 Ł as a reward: And whoever entertains or conceals the said run away may depend on the utmost severity of the law. Joseph Elliott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 December 1750. ]

131 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database SAM Mathewes, James; Matthews; Shute, Mr. Run away from the subscriber, a negro Fellow named Sam, formerly belonging to Mr. Shute. Whoever brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 40 sh. Reward: But whoever harbours or entertains the said Fellow, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity, by James Mathewes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 January 1751.]

ISHMAEL Elsinore, James; Bedon, Henry Run away from the Subscriber, on the 10th of December last, a negro fellow named Ishmael, formerly belonging to Mr. Henry Bedon, has been seen lately on James-Island [James Island]. Whoever apprehends the said fellow, and delivers him to me or the warden of the work house, shall have 5 Ł reward, and all charges paid: Those that harbour him may expect to be prosecuted by JAMES ELSINORE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 February 1751.]

GEORGE; brother: Tommy Hill, Charles; Quincy, Mr. Run away on the 2d October 1750, George and Tommy, two young negro men (brothers) lately the property of Mr. Quincy. Whoever secures them in the work-house, shall have FIVE POUNDS reward for each. They are well known in Charles-Town and St. John’s parish. CHARLES HILL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 February 1751.]

TOMMY; brother: George Hill, Charles; Quincy, Mr. Run away on the 2d October 1750, George and Tommy, two young negro men (brothers) lately the property of Mr. Quincy. Whoever secures them in the work-house, shall have FIVE POUNDS reward for each. They are well known in Charles-Town and St. John’s parish. CHARLES HILL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 February 1751.]

JUPITER; speaks English and French Greenland, William; Murray, Joseph Run away, Jupiter, a short, well set Negro man, who speaks good English and some French, supposed to be harboured at Mr. Joseph Murray’s over Santee River, who hath his wife. Whoever brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward, but whoever is found to harbour him will be prosecuted with the utmost severity, by William Greenland. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 February 1751.]

BETTY Stone, John Run away from the Subscriber, the latter End of November last, a negro wench named Betty, well known in Charles-Town. Whoever brings home the said wench, shall have 40 s. [shillings] reward, and whoever harbours or conceals the said wench shall be prosecuted. John Stone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 February 1751.]

ABRAM Radcliffe, Thomas [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 March 1751.] See Abram in other newspapers.

VENUS; mutilated Watson, John ....N.B. RUN AWAY from the said Watson, a young wench named VENUS, well known in

132 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Charles-Town, has lost a joint of the fore finger on her right hand, and had on a new blue gown, red petticoat, and red cloak. Whoever brings her to her said master, shall be well rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 March 1751.]

ABIGAIL Dutby, Jane Run Away from the Subscriber, about a Month ago, a negro wench named Abigail, much scar’d about the neck; she has lately been seen up the path. Whoever will take her up shall be rewarded by Jane Dutby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 March 1751.]

MATT; b. South Carolina Creighton, Joseph April 1, 1751. Run away from Joseph Creighton, Peruke-Maker, in Charles-Town, on Sunday the 24th of March, a yellow negro boy named Matt, this country born, had on a green coat and breeches with yellow mettal buttons, well known about Dorchester. Whoever brings him to me, or to the work-house in Charles-Town, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. Joseph Creighton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 March 1751.] See ANONYMOUS BOY advertised by Joseph Creighton. South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 June 1747.

CESARS; CAESAR; b. Africa; Angola Evans, Jonathan; Howell, William; Pettenger, John; Slan, Abraham Run away the 10th of November 1749, from Jonathan Evans, an Angola negro man, named Cesars, about 25 or 30 years of age, a short well set fellow, pretty much marked with the small pox, was late the property of Mr. John Pettenger at the Congrees, and formerly belonged to Mr. Abraham Slan near Dorchester. Whoever will take up the said negro and bring him to Mr. William Howell at the Congrees, shall have Ł 25 reward, and if to the subscriber, at the Long-Pond in Bladen county on Cape-Fear river [North Carolina], shall have fifty pounds South-Carolina money reward paid by Jonathan Evans. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 April 1751.]

FRANK White, John; Brunet, Run away from the Subscriber's plantation at Winyaw, about six months ago, three negro men, Frank, Peter and Jupiter, two of them are tall, the other short; they spake good English, and are supposed to be some where near the plantation they formerly lived at in St. John's parish, or higher up about Hearn's bluff on Santee River. Whoever apprehends the said negroes or either of them and deliver them to me, or to Mr. Isaiah Brunet in Charles-Town, shall receive for each of them Five Pounds reward. John White. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 April 1751.]

PETER White, John; Brunet, Isaiah Run away from the Subscriber's plantation at Winyaw, about six months ago, three negro men, Frank, Peter and Jupiter, two of them are tall, the other short; they spake good English, and are supposed to be some where near the plantation they formerly lived at in St. John's parish, or higher up about Hearn's bluff on Santee River. Whoever apprehends the said negroes or either of them and deliver them to me, or to Mr. Isaiah Brunet in Charles-Town, shall receive for each of them Five Pounds reward. John White. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 April 1751.]

133 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database JUPITER White, John; Brunet, Isaiah Run away from the Subscriber's plantation at Winyaw, about six months ago, three negro men, Frank, Peter and Jupiter, two of them are tall, the other short; they spake good English, and are supposed to be some where near the plantation they formerly lived at in St. John's parish, or higher up about Hearn's bluff on Santee River. Whoever apprehends the said negroes or either of them and deliver them to me, or to Mr. Isaiah Brunet in Charles-Town, shall receive for each of them Five Pounds reward. John White. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 April 1751.]

MARY Dutarque, Joseph; Chalmers, Dr.; White, John; Bonny, Thomas RUN AWAY from Joseph Dutarque, a negro wench named Mary, formerly belonging to Doct. Chalmers, also to John White in Union-street. Whoever secures her in the work-house shall have 5 Ł reward from Thomas Bonny. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 April 1751.]

PROVIDENCE Hasell, John; Bonniot, John RUN AWAY, about the middle of December last, from the subscriber, two negro men, one named Providence, a thick squat fellow, speaks pretty good English, purchased of Mr. John Bonniot about two years ago: The other a short slender fellow named Glascow, purchas'd of Mr. William Gibbons on Wando about 18 months ago, speaks broken English. Whoever apprehends and delivers them to the subscriber in St. Thomas's parish, shall receive as a reward five pounds for each. John Hasell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 April 1751.]

GLASCOW; GLASGOW Hasell, John; Gibbons, William RUN AWAY, about the middle of December last, from the subscriber, two negro men, one named Providence, a thick squat fellow, speaks pretty good English, purchased of Mr. John Bonniot about two years ago: The other a short slender fellow named Glascow, purchas'd of Mr. William Gibbons on Wando about 18 months ago, speaks broken English. Whoever apprehends and delivers them to the subscriber in St. Thomas's parish, shall receive as a reward five pounds for each. John Hasell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 April 1751.]

PERRO Germaine, Michael; Lucas, Col., estate of; Nongin, David Run away from the subscriber, a negro fellow named Perro, formerly belonging to Col. Lucas's estate, middle aged, short and squat, has a scar across his nose, and is supposed to be harboured about a plantation of said Lucas's at the Saltcatcher's. Whoever delivers him to the warden of the work-house or Mr. David Nongin in Charles Town, shall have 10 Ł reward and all reasonable charges defrayed by Michael Germain. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 June 1751.]

PHOEBE Cripps, William Run away, the following Slaves belonging to the subscriber, viz. A negro wench named Phoebe, supposed to be harbour’d about Charles-Town. Two negro men, named London and Hereford; London is a pretty stout fellow, and lisps; and Hereford stammers a little: These went away in a 4 oar'd canow, from Elliott's wharff. From his plantation in Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named

134 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Oronooke, and a negro wench called Phillis, with her child ahout 7 months old. Whoever takes up the said negroes and brings them to their said master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for Phoebe, 3 Ł for Phillis and child, and 3 Ł for each of the fellows. Three Pounds reward will also be given, for taking up the canow, and information where she may be had, by William Cripps. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 June 1751.]

LONDON; speech impediment Cripps, William Run away, the following Slaves belonging to the subscriber, viz. A negro wench named Phoebe, supposed to be harbour’d about Charles-Town. Two negro men, named London and Hereford; London is a pretty stout fellow, and lisps; and Hereford stammers a little: These went away in a 4 oar'd canow, from Elliott's wharff. From his plantation in Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named Oronooke, and a negro wench called Phillis, with her child ahout 7 months old. Whoever takes up the said negroes and brings them to their said master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for Phoebe, 3 Ł for Phillis and child, and 3 Ł for each of the fellows. Three Pounds reward will also be given, for taking up the canow, and information where she may be had, by William Cripps. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 June 1751.]

HEREFORD; speech impediment Cripps, William Run away, the following Slaves belonging to the subscriber, viz. A negro wench named Phoebe, supposed to be harbour’d about Charles-Town. Two negro men, named London and Hereford; London is a pretty stout fellow, and lisps; and Hereford stammers a little: These went away in a 4 oar'd canow, from Elliott's wharff. From his plantation in Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named Oronooke, and a negro wench called Phillis, with her child ahout 7 months old. Whoever takes up the said negroes and brings them to their said master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for Phoebe, 3 Ł for Phillis and child, and 3 Ł for each of the fellows. Three Pounds reward will also be given, for taking up the canow, and information where she may be had, by William Cripps. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 June 1751.]

ORONOOKE; ORINOCO? Cripps, William Run away, the following Slaves belonging to the subscriber, viz. A negro wench named Phoebe, supposed to be harbour’d about Charles-Town. Two negro men, named London and Hereford; London is a pretty stout fellow, and lisps; and Hereford stammers a little: These went away in a 4 oar'd canow, from Elliott's wharff. From his plantation in Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named Oronooke, and a negro wench called Phillis, with her child ahout 7 months old. Whoever takes up the said negroes and brings them to their said master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for Phoebe, 3 Ł for Phillis and child, and 3 Ł for each of the fellows. Three Pounds reward will also be given, for taking up the canow, and information where she may be had, by William Cripps. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 June 1751.]

PHILLIS; 1 child Cripps, William Run away, the following Slaves belonging to the subscriber, viz. A negro wench named Phoebe, supposed to be harbour’d about Charles-Town. Two negro men, named London and Hereford; London is a pretty stout fellow, and lisps; and Hereford stammers a little: These went away in a 4 oar'd canow, from Elliott's wharff. From his plantation in Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named Oronooke, and a negro wench called Phillis, with her child ahout 7 months old. Whoever takes up the said negroes and brings them to their said master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for Phoebe, 3 Ł for Phillis and child, and 3 Ł for each of the fellows. Three Pounds reward will also be given, for taking up the canow, and information where she may be had, by William Cripps.

135 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 June 1751.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Phillis Cripps, William Run away, the following Slaves belonging to the subscriber, viz. A negro wench named Phoebe, supposed to be harbour’d about Charles-Town. Two negro men, named London and Hereford; London is a pretty stout fellow, and lisps; and Hereford stammers a little: These went away in a 4 oar'd canow, from Elliott's wharff. From his plantation in Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named Oronooke, and a negro wench called Phillis, with her child ahout 7 months old. Whoever takes up the said negroes and brings them to their said master, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward for Phoebe, 3 Ł for Phillis and child, and 3 Ł for each of the fellows. Three Pounds reward will also be given, for taking up the canow, and information where she may be had, by William Cripps. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 June 1751.]

TEINA; TINAH; TENAH; TENAR Roche, Francis Run away about 6 weeks ago, from the Subscriber, a negro wench named Teina, well known in Charles-Town, having on when she went away an oznabrug jacket and coat. Whoever apprehends the said wench, and brings her to the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward; and whoever harbours the said wench shall be prosecuted to the utmost of the law, by FRANCIS ROCHE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 July 1751.]

BOB Brailsford, Joseph Run away from the Subscriber, the 21st of June, two negro boys, about 16 years old, much of a highs, one a very black negro named Bob, had on when he went away, a white negro cloth frock seam'd with green, and oznabrugs breeches; the other named Jack, of a yellow complexion, very full eyed, had on a white negro cloth jacket and oznabrugs breeches. Whoever takes up the said boys and carries them to the work-house, or will bring them to my plantation near Horse-Savanah, shall be well rewarded. Joseph Brailsford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 July 1751.]

JACK Brailsford, Joseph Run away from the Subscriber, the 21st of June, two negro boys, about 16 years old, much of a highs, one a very black negro named Bob, had on when he went away, a white negro cloth frock seam'd with green, and oznabrugs breeches; the other named Jack, of a yellow complexion, very full eyed, had on a white negro cloth jacket and oznabrugs breeches. Whoever takes up the said boys and carries them to the work-house, or will bring them to my plantation near Horse-Savanah, shall be well rewarded. Joseph Brailsford. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 July 1751.]

CAROLINA; (male); b. South Carolina; his murder solicited Brown, David; Chapman, Mr. Run away the 18th of June 1751, from the subscriber, a tall likely young negro man named Carolina, about 25 years old, this country born, bought the week before at Mr. Chapman's vendue. He is well known on James-Island, and I am credibly informed is harboured there. Whoever takes up the above run away shall have a reward of 5 Ł currency from David Brown. N.B. If the above run away does not come in within Ten days after this date, I am determin'd to advertise Fifty Pounds reward for his head. Whoever harbours him shall be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the law.

136 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 July 1751.]

CUDJO Porcher, Peter, Jr.; Porcher, Peter, Sr.; Postell, James Run away from Peter Porcher jun.'s plantation at Santee, a negro fellow named Cudjo, bought about 4 months ago out of the work-house from Mr. James Postel, who lives some where to the southward; it is suppos'd he is gone back that way; he had on when he went away an old blue great coat, oznabrugs breeches, &c. Whoever takes up the said fellow and sends him to the work- house, or gives such intelligence of him that he may be had again shall receive Five Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, f'rom Peter Porcher, sen. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 July 1751.]

CUFFEE; b. South Carolina Pinckney, Charles; Harden, William; Sullivan, Josiah RUN AWAY from the Plantation of Charles Pinckney, Esq; on Ashepoo-River, the beginning of February last, three negro men. viz. Cuffee, a tall, slim, yellow fellow, about six feet high, and about 26 years old, this country born, a sensible fellow, speaks very good English, and formerly belonged to Mr. William Harden at the Horse-shoe. Adam, a thick-set black Angola fellow, between 30 and 40 years of age, and speaks good English, is a pretty good sawyer, and formerly belonged to Mr. Anthony Poitevine in St. Thomas's parish. June, a small black Angola fellow upwards of 30 years of age, and speaks but indifferent English; formerly belonged to Mr. William Guy, jun. at Goose-Creek. Whoever takes up any of the above negroes, and sends them to the said Pinckney in Charles-Town, or to Mr. Josiah Sullivan at the aforesaid plantation on Ashepoo River, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each, over and above what is allowed by law. Charles Pinckney. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 July 1751.]

ADAM; b. Africa; Angola; sawyer Pinckney, Charles; Poitevine, Anthony; Sullivan, Josiah RUN AWAY from the Plantation of Charles Pinckney, Esq; on Ashepoo-River, the beginning of February last, three negro men. viz. Cuffee, a tall, slim, yellow fellow, about six feet high, and about 26 years old, this country born, a sensible fellow, speaks very good English, and formerly belonged to Mr. William Harden at the Horse-shoe. Adam, a thick-set black Angola fellow, between 30 and 40 years of age, and speaks good English, is a pretty good sawyer, and formerly belonged to Mr. Anthony Poitevine in St. Thomas's parish. June, a small black Angola fellow upwards of 30 years of age, and speaks but indifferent English; formerly belonged to Mr. William Guy, jun. at Goose-Creek. Whoever takes up any of the above negroes, and sends them to the said Pinckney in Charles-Town, or to Mr. Josiah Sullivan at the aforesaid plantation on Ashepoo River, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each, over and above what is allowed by law. Charles Pinckney. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 July 1751.]

JUNE; (male); b. Africa; Angola Pinckney, Charles; Guy, William, Jr.; Sullivan, Josiah RUN AWAY from the Plantation of Charles Pinckney, Esq; on Ashepoo-River, the beginning of February last, three negro men. viz. Cuffee, a tall, slim, yellow fellow, about six feet high, and about 26 years old, this country born, a sensible fellow, speaks very good English, and formerly belonged to Mr. William Harden at the Horse-shoe. Adam, a thick-set black Angola fellow, between 30 and 40 years of age, and speaks good English, is a pretty good sawyer, and formerly belonged to Mr. Anthony Poitevine in St. Thomas's parish. June, a small black Angola fellow upwards of 30 years of age, and speaks but indifferent English; formerly belonged to Mr. William Guy, jun. at Goose-Creek. Whoever takes up any of the above negroes, and sends them to the said

137 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Pinckney in Charles-Town, or to Mr. Josiah Sullivan at the aforesaid plantation on Ashepoo River, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each, over and above what is allowed by law. Charles Pinckney. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 July 1751.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. Africa Pamok, John Went away from my Plantation the 14th of July last, a middle sized new negro man, has lost several of his teeth, and has a large bump like a kernel between the skin and the ribs on one side; had on when he went away a white negro cloth jacket, a yard of green cloth round his waist, and a red cap; can't speak one word of English. Whoever brings him to me, shall have Five Pounds reward. JOHN PAMOK. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 August 1751.]

CASTLE Hopton, William; Saunders, William Run away from the Subscriber, the following negroes, viz. On the 8th of June last, a man called Castle, being a tall black likely young fellow, had on a blue negro cloth coat, check shirt, oznabrugs breeches, and a hat; he formerly belonged to Mr. William Saunders of Ponpon, and is supposed to be about Ponpon or Stono, as he has been seen there since his desertion. On the 14 of July, a man called Hector, being a short thick black fellow, had on a blue negro cloth jacket and oznabrugs breeches, and is supposed to be at or about Goose-Creek. And on the 29th of the same month, a man called Harry, having one wooden leg; formerly belonged to Thomas Gadsden, Esq; since to Mr. Charles Shepheard, deceased, is well known in and about Charles Town, where he is supposed to be. I will give Ten Pounds for the first, Five Pounds for the second, and Two Pounds for the last, being taken up and delivered to me, or the warden of the work-house. And if any person will give information of either of them being harboured, entertained or employed, so as to enable me effectually to prosecute the offender, I will on their conviction give such informer Fifty Pounds reward if the offender be a white person, and Ten Pounds if a slave. William Hopton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 August 1751.]

HECTOR Hopton, William Run away from the Subscriber, the following negroes, viz. On the 8th of June last, a man called Castle, being a tall black likely young fellow, had on a blue negro cloth coat, check shirt, oznabrugs breeches, and a hat; he formerly belonged to Mr. William Saunders of Ponpon, and is supposed to be about Ponpon or Stono, as he has been seen there since his desertion. On the 14 of July, a man called Hector, being a short thick black fellow, had on a blue negro cloth jacket and oznabrugs breeches, and is supposed to be at or about Goose-Creek. And on the 29th of the same month, a man called Harry, having one wooden leg; formerly belonged to Thomas Gadsden, Esq; since to Mr. Charles Shepheard, deceased, is well known in and about Charles Town, where he is supposed to be. I will give Ten Pounds for the first, Five Pounds for the second, and Two Pounds for the last, being taken up and delivered to me, or the warden of the work-house. And if any person will give information of either of them being harboured, entertained or employed, so as to enable me effectually to prosecute the offender, I will on their conviction give such informer Fifty Pounds reward if the offender be a white person, and Ten Pounds if a slave. William Hopton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 August 1751.]

HARRY; lame; one leg Hopton, William; Shepheard, Charles (d); Gadsden, Thomas, Esq. Run away from the Subscriber, the following negroes, viz. On the 8th of June last, a man called Castle, being a tall black likely young fellow, had on a blue negro cloth coat, check shirt,

138 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database oznabrugs breeches, and a hat; he formerly belonged to Mr. William Saunders of Ponpon, and is supposed to be about Ponpon or Stono, as he has been seen there since his desertion. On the 14 of July, a man called Hector, being a short thick black fellow, had on a blue negro cloth jacket and oznabrugs breeches, and is supposed to be at or about Goose-Creek. And on the 29th of the same month, a man called Harry, having one wooden leg; formerly belonged to Thomas Gadsden, Esq; since to Mr. Charles Shepheard, deceased, is well known in and about Charles Town, where he is supposed to be. I will give Ten Pounds for the first, Five Pounds for the second, and Two Pounds for the last, being taken up and delivered to me, or the warden of the work-house. And if any person will give information of either of them being harboured, entertained or employed, so as to enable me effectually to prosecute the offender, I will on their conviction give such informer Fifty Pounds reward if the offender be a white person, and Ten Pounds if a slave. William Hopton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 August 1751.]

MERCURY Broughton, Nathaniel; Mackenzie, John, Captain; Shepheard, Charles (d); Doughty, Thomas Run away from Mr. Nathaniel Broughton's plantation in St. John's parish, a negro man named Mercury, had on when he went away a blue pea jacket and short oznabrugs trowsers, is very hairy upon his breast, about 5 feet 8 inches high, formerly belong'd to Mr. Charles Shepheard, after to Capt. John Mackenzie, Merchant, and now to Mr. Nathaniel Broughton. Whoever brings him to me, or to the warden of the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. Thomas Doughty. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 August 1751.]

KATE Boone, Margaret RUN AWAY, a short well-set young Negro wench, with thick lips, named Kate; had on when she went away a new white shift, and callico quilted petticoat. Whoever brings her to the subscriber on White point shall be rewarded. Margaret Boone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 August 1751.]

BRISTOL Heron, Alexander; Blythe, Thomas Run away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the 20th instant, a negro fellow named Bristol, formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas Blythe, he is a short well made fellow, with many pimples about his chin and neck; had on when he went away a (?) blue jacket bound round with a gold cord, and has brown holland waistcoats: Also a negro wench named Flora, seduced by the above Bristol, she is a short wench, well shap’d and has a likely face, had on when she went away a check’d jacket and petticoat, but has variety of other cloaths, it’s supposed they are still skulking about Town. Whoever brings them to me, or to the warden of the work-house, shall receive Five Pounds currency reward for each, with all reasonable charges. Alexander Heron. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 September 1751.]

FLORA Heron, Alexander Run away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the 20th instant, a negro fellow named Bristol, formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas Blythe, he is a short well made fellow, with many pimples about his chin and neck; had on when he went away a (?) blue jacket bound round with a gold cord, and has brown holland waistcoats: Also a negro wench named Flora, seduced by the above Bristol, she is a short wench, well shap’d and has a likely face, had on when she went away a check’d jacket and petticoat, but has variety of other cloaths, it’s supposed they are still skulking about Town. Whoever brings them to me, or to the warden of the work-house, shall receive Five Pounds currency reward for each, with all reasonable charges. Alexander Heron.

139 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 September 1751.]

MANSO; b. Africa; Gambia; ritual scarification Conyers, James; Austin & Laurens; Nelson, William; Newman, Samuel Run away from the Subscriber, living on the North-side of Black River, a Gambia new negro fellow bought of Messrs Austin and Laurens in July last, answers to the name of Manso, is very black and middle sized, mark’d on the forehead with a cross, and three perpendicular strokes on each cheek, and has also the mark of a large cut on his back, as if done with a cutlass. Whoever brings him to his master, or to Mr. William Nelson, or Mr. Samuel Newman, shall have Five Pounds; or more, according to the trouble had in taking and bringing him. James Conyers. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 October 1751.]

ANDREW Child, Joseph; Wynn, Mr. Run away from my Plantation on Ashley-River, a negro fellow named Andrew, about 40 years of age, speaks but indifferent English, stoops as he walks, and formerly belonged to Mr. Wynn at Beach Hill, where (or in town) he is thott to be harbour’d; had on oznabrugs shirt and breeches. Also RUN AWAY, a likely negro wench, named Moll, about 30 years of age, formerly belonged to Mr. John Ward, speaks very good English, and has a most artful knack of framing and delivering a story, insomuch that she may be easily mistaken for a strictly religious and very upright creature; had on an oznabrug shift, blue jacket, and brown petticoat. And STRAY’D [a horse]....Whoever delivers the fellow to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward; for the wench 3 Ł and for the horse 40 shi. [shillings]. But whoever harbours, entertains or employs the wench (who is well known in town) or the fellow, may depend on being prosecuted with rigor, by Joseph Child. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 November 1751.]

MOLL Child, Joseph; Ward, John Run away from my Plantation on Ashley-River, a negro fellow named Andrew, about 40 years of age, speaks but indifferent English, stoops as he walks, and formerly belonged to Mr. Wynn at Beach Hill, where (or in town) he is thott to be harbour’d; had on oznabrugs shirt and breeches. Also RUN AWAY, a likely negro wench, named Moll, about 30 years of age, formerly belonged to Mr. John Ward, speaks very good English, and has a most artful knack of framing and delivering a story, insomuch that she may be easily mistaken for a strictly religious and very upright creature; had on an oznabrug shift, blue jacket, and brown petticoat. And STRAY’D [a horse]....Whoever delivers the fellow to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward; for the wench 3 Ł and for the horse 40 shi. [shillings]. But whoever harbours, entertains or employs the wench (who is well known in town) or the fellow, may depend on being prosecuted with rigor, by Joseph Child. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 November 1751.]

HERCULES Babb, Anne Run away from Anne Babb, a negro fellow, middle aged, tall and lusty, named Hercules, supposed to be harboured about the town; had on a negro cloth frock and trowsers. Whoever brings him to his mistress, or so secures him that she may get him, shall have 3 Ł reward. But any person harbouring the said runaway, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 November 1751.]

CORDELIER; b. Africa; Angola Tart, Nathan; Atkin, Edmond, Esq.; Perroneau, Alexander RUN AWAY from the Plantation of Mr. Alexander Perronneau, a short well set Angola negro

140 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database fellow named Cordelier, speaks good English (having been in this province from a boy) formerly belonging to Edmond Atkin, Esq, at Hobcaw, suppos’d to be thereabout and often in Charles- Town. He has been absent three weeks, and had on when he went away oznabrugs shirt and breeches; and an old negro cloth jacket. Whoever will bring the said fellow to the above plantation on Wando, or to the warden of the work-house, shall receive Five Pounds as a reward from NATHAN TART. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 November 1751.]

TONY Godin, Mr.; Grimke, Frederick; Sweetler, Abraham; Bedon, Major; Showrer, George RUN AWAY from Mr. Godin’s plantation at Ashepoo, a lusty negro fellow, named Tony, between 35 and 40 years of age, formerly belonging to Mr. Frederick Grimke and well known in Charles- Town. Whoever brings him to Abraham Sweetler on the said plantation, or to me at Major Bedon’s plantation on Horse-Savannah, shall have Ten Pounds reward. George Showrer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 November 1751.] See TONY in other newspapers.

MARIA Watson, John; Smith, Thomas, Sr.; Duroseau, Mrs. Run away, a short squat, very black, negro girl, about 15 or 16 years of age, belonging formerly to the estate of Mrs. Duroseau named Maria; supposed to be harboured in Charles-Town, and has a mother at Mr. Thomas Smith, sen. Whoever takes her up, and brings her to me at my house up the Path, shall be sufficiently rewarded: But whoever harbours or entertains her, shall be prosecuted with the utmost rigor. John Watson. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 November 1751.]

HANNAH; cake-seller Bullock, Elizabeth Run away, a short, black, likely Negro wench named Hannah, well known in Charles-Town markets, for selling cakes, &c. speaks good English, and has lost a tooth before in her lower jaw; had on a cross bar checked petticoat, blue negro cloth jacket, and white shift. Whoever secures her in the work-house shall have 5 Ł reward, but such as entertains her, will be prosecuted, by Elizabeth Bullock. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 December 1751.]

JEMMY Mackay, James [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 January 1752.] See JEMMY in other newspapers.

ABRAHAM; b. South Carolina?; mustee; shoemaker Lowndes, Rawlins; Maxwwell, James ABSENTED himself on the 23d of January last, from the subscriber, a short well-set mustee slave named Abraham,a shoemaker by trade, speaks very good English, hath a very smooth tongue, belonged lately to Mr. James Maxwell and supposed to be gone towards St. John’s parish where his former master lived, and where he has numerous acquaintance. Whoever brings him to me in Charles-Town, shall have a reward of Five Pounds besides what is given by law, from RAWLINS LOWNDES. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 February 1752.]

TONEY; TONY; b. South Carolina; his murder solicited Hill, Charles, Esq., estate of; Fauchereaud; Faucheraud, Charles

141 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the Estate of Charles Hill, Esq; three negro men and a wench, viz. Toney, Bristol, Ned and Satira, all this country born, and well known in Charles-Town, and at Wappoo, where they have several relations, and supposed to be harboured thereabouts; a reward of Six Pounds for each of the three fellows, if taken alive; Four Pounds if their heads are produced, and Three Pounds for the wench: Likewise run away, from the subscriber, two negro women Sibby and Hagar, as well known as the above negroes; a reward of Three Pounds for each of these is offered. And whereas it is two [sic] well known, that all the above negroes are harbour’d, I therefore give this public notice to all persons, that do harbour the said runaways, that the utmost severity of the law will be the consequence. Charles Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1752.]

BRISTOL; b. South Carolina; his murder solicited Hill, Charles, Esq., estate of; Fauchereaud; Faucheraud, Charles RUN AWAY from the Estate of Charles Hill, Esq; three negro men and a wench, viz. Toney, Bristol, Ned and Satira, all this country born, and well known in Charles-Town, and at Wappoo, where they have several relations, and supposed to be harboured thereabouts; a reward of Six Pounds for each of the three fellows, if taken alive; Four Pounds if their heads are produced, and Three Pounds for the wench: Likewise run away, from the subscriber, two negro women Sibby and Hagar, as well known as the above negroes; a reward of Three Pounds for each of these is offered. And whereas it is two [sic] well known, that all the above negroes are harbour’d, I therefore give this public notice to all persons, that do harbour the said runaways, that the utmost severity of the law will be the consequence. Charles Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1752.]

NED; b. South Carolina; his murder solicited Hill, Charles, Esq., estate of; Fauchereaud; Faucheraud, Charles RUN AWAY from the Estate of Charles Hill, Esq; three negro men and a wench, viz. Toney, Bristol, Ned and Satira, all this country born, and well known in Charles-Town, and at Wappoo, where they have several relations, and supposed to be harboured thereabouts; a reward of Six Pounds for each of the three fellows, if taken alive; Four Pounds if their heads are produced, and Three Pounds for the wench: Likewise run away, from the subscriber, two negro women Sibby and Hagar, as well known as the above negroes; a reward of Three Pounds for each of these is offered. And whereas it is two [sic] well known, that all the above negroes are harbour d, I therefore give this public notice to all persons, that do harbour the said runaways, that the utmost severity of the law will be the consequence. Charles Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1752.]

SATIRA; STATIRA; SATYRAH; b. South Carolina Hill, Charles, Esq., estate of; Fauchereaud; Faucheraud, Charles RUN AWAY from the Estate of Charles Hill, Esq; three negro men and a wench, viz. Toney, Bristol, Ned and Satira, all this country born, and well known in Charles-Town, and at Wappoo, where they have several relations, and supposed to be harboured thereabouts; a reward of Six Pounds for each of the three fellows, if taken alive; Four Pounds if their heads are produced, and Three Pounds for the wench: Likewise run away, from the subscriber, two negro women Sibby and Hagar, as well known as the above negroes; a reward of Three Pounds for each of these is offered. And whereas it is two [sic]well known, that all the above negroes are harbour’d, I therefore give this public notice to all persons, that do harbour the said runaways, that the utmost severity of the law will be the consequence. Charles Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1752.]

SIBBY; TSHIBI [“girl”] Fauchereaud; Faucheraud, Charles

142 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the Estate of Charles Hill, Esq; three negro men and a wench, viz. Toney, Bristol, Ned and Satira, all this country born, and well known in Charles-Town, and at Wappoo, where they have several relations, and supposed to be harboured thereabouts; a reward of Six Pounds for each of the three fellows, if taken alive; Four Pounds if their heads are produced, and Three Pounds for the wench: Likewise run away, from the subscriber, two negro women Sibby and Hagar, as well known as the above negroes; a reward of Three Pounds for each of these is offered. And whereas it is two [sic]well known, that all the above negroes are harbour’d, I therefore give this public notice to all persons, that do harbour the said runaways, that the utmost severity of the law will be the consequence. Charles Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1752.]

HAGAR Faucheraud, Charles RUN AWAY from the Estate of Charles Hill, Esq; three negro men and a wench, viz. Toney, Bristol, Ned and Satira, all this country born, and well known in Charles-Town, and at Wappoo, where they have several relations, and supposed to be harboured thereabouts; a reward of Six Pounds for each of the three fellows, if taken alive; Four Pounds if their heads are produced, and Three Pounds for the wench: Likewise run away, from the subscriber, two negro women Sibby and Hagar, as well known as the above negroes; a reward of Three Pounds for each of these is offered. And whereas it is two [sic]well known, that all the above negroes are harbour’d, I therefore give this public notice to all persons, that do harbour the said runaways, that the utmost severity of the law will be the consequence. Charles Fauchereaud. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 February 1752.]

ABEY; ABBEY Boone, Margaret RUN AWAY about 5 months ago, from the subscriber, a short negro wench named Abey, with a black cut round her neck that looks like a necklace, had on when she went away a blue negro cloth gown, and is harbour’d up the path. Whoever brings her to her mistress, or to the work-house, shall have 5 Ł reward; and whoever entertains or harbours her, must expect to be prosecuted with the utmost severity by Margaret Boone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 February 1752.]

HAGAR Boyd, Robert; Roche, Matthew; Grimke, John Paul RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a negro wench named Hagar, well known in this town, formerly belonged to Mr. John Paul Grimke, afterwards to Mr. Matthew Roche, had on when she went away, a green habit: She is a thick well set wench, and speaks good English. Whoever secures her in the work-house or brings her to her master shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. Robert Boyd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 March 1752.]

PETER Lloyd, John RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a likely tall black negro fellow named Peter, with a scar on his nose, had on when he went away, a negro cloth coat, trim’d with brass buttons, and breeches of the same. Whoever takes up the said fellow, and delivers him to me at my plantation at Amelia Township, or to the warden of the work house, shall have Ten Pounds reward: And whoever harbours or employs him, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law, by John Lloyd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 30 March 1752.]

143 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database BETTY Broughton, Alexander; Broughton, Thomas; Williamson, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a young likely negro wench named Betty, formerly belonged to Mrs. Williamson of Stono, well known in that neighbourhood, and about Ashley Ferry. Whoever apprehends and brings the said wench, to my plantation in St. John’s parish, or to Mr. Thomas Broughton in Charles-Town, shall receive Five Pounds reward, and all persons are hereby forewarn’d to harbour or entertain her, on pain of being prosecuted with the utmost severity by Alexander Broughton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 6 April 1752.]

JACK Hollybush, Sarah, Mrs.; Daniel, Robert; Barksdale, Charles RUN AWAY from Mrs. Sarah Hollybush, 3 negroes one named Jack, near-sighted in one eye, had on an old green negro cloth jacket; and a young slim negro fellow named Anthony, with yellow spots in his face, had on a brown [cor]duroy coat; the other a young yellowish fellow, about 18 years of age named Abraham: Whoever takes up the said negroes, and brings them to Mr. Charles Barksdale, or Mr. Robert Daniel in Christ-Church parish, or to the work-house in Charles-Town, shall have Five Pounds reward for each. And whoever harbours or entertain them, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 April 1752.]

ANTHONY Hollybush, Sarah, Mrs.; Daniel, Robert; Barksdale, Charles RUN AWAY from Mrs. Sarah Hollybush, 3 negroes one named Jack, near-sighted in one eye, had on an old green negro cloth jacket; and a young slim negro fellow named Anthony, with yellow spots in his face, had on a brown [cor]duroy coat; the other a young yellowish fellow, about 18 years of age named Abraham: Whoever takes up the said negroes, and brings them to Mr. Charles Barksdale, or Mr. Robert Daniel in Christ-Church parish, or to the work-house in Charles-Town, shall have Five Pounds reward for each. And whoever harbours or entertain them, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 April 1752.]

ABRAHAM Hollybush, Sarah, Mrs.; Daniel, Robert; Barksdale, Charles RUN AWAY from Mrs. Sarah Hollybush, 3 negroes one named Jack, near-sighted in one eye, had on an old green negro cloth jacket; and a young slim negro fellow named Anthony, with yellow spots in his face, had on a brown [cor]duroy coat; the other a young yellowish fellow, about 18 years of age named Abraham: Whoever takes up the said negroes, and brings them to Mr. Charles Barksdale, or Mr. Robert Daniel in Christ-Church parish, or to the work-house in Charles-Town, shall have Five Pounds reward for each. And whoever harbours or entertain them, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 April 1752.]

AMORETTA Irving, James; Webb, William (d); Irving, Mrs. RUN AWAY from Mr. James Irving, about the latter end of November last, a short thin negro wench, named Amoretta, about thirty years of age, formerly did belong to Mr. William Webb deceased, speaks good English, and is very well known in Charles Town, where she is supposed to be harboured. Whoever apprehends and brings the said wench to Mrs. Irving in Charles Town, or carries her to the work-house, shall receive Ten Pounds reward and all reasonable charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 May 1752.]

144 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database ROBIN; his murder solicited Harris, William; Heathy, Thomas RUN AWAY about the 20th day of April, from the subscriber, a negro man, named Robin, who formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas Heathy, very well known in Charles Town, and is supposed to be harbour’d about Hobcaw or Cainhoy. Whoever apprehends the said run away, and delivers him to the warden of the work-house, shall have Three Pounds reward, besides all reasonable charges; but whoever brings his head alone, shall be paid Ten Pounds, by WILLIAM HARRIS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 May 1752.]

CAROLINA; (male); fisherman Ball, Elias; Smith, William; Austin & Laurens RUN AWAY from my plantation at Ashepoo, a middle sized negro man, named Carolina, has the mark of a large wound on one of his arms; formerly belonged to Mr. William Smith on the Neck, and is well known in and about Charles Town, where he was for some years a fisherman. Whoever takes up and delivers him to Austin and Laurens in Charles-Town, or to me at my plantation at Ashepoo, shall have Five Pounds reward, with reasonable charges. ELIAS BALL. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 May 1752.]

PHILLIS Sanders, Peter; Quash, Matthew; Knott, Dr.; Knot TO BE LETT or Sold [property of]...PETER SANDERS. Run away from said Sanders, about 8 months ago a negro wench named Phillis, formerly belonged to Doct. Knot, near Strawberry Ferry, and afterwards to Mr. Matthew Quash in St. Thomas’s where ‘tis supposed she may be harbour’d by some negroes: Whoever will deliver her to her master in Charles-Town, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward. Also run away on Wednesday the 6th instant, a negro man named Cato, formerly belonged to Mr. William Harvey, and after to Mr. William Macarty at Savannah Town, where ‘tis supposed he has gone or to the Southward, with all parts of which he is well acquainted; he is a tall, slim fellow, and had on a short blue watch coat and blue jacket, a flopp’d hat and leather cap, and his blanket with him; he has a white speck in one of his eyes. Whoever will deliver him to me in Charles-Town, if he is catched on the other side of Edisto-River, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward; and TEN if catched on this side the river. PETER SANDERS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 May 1752.]

CATO Sanders, Peter; Macarty, William; McCarthy; Harvey, William TO BE LETT or Sold [property of]...PETER SANDERS. Run away from said Sanders, about 8 months ago a negro wench named Phillis, formerly belonged to Doct. Knot, near Strawberry Ferry, and afterwards to Mr. Matthew Quash in St. Thomas’s where ‘tis supposed she may be harbour’d by some negroes: Whoever will deliver her to her master in Charles-Town, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward. Also run away on Wednesday the 6th instant, a negro man named Cato, formerly belonged to Mr. William Harvey, and after to Mr. William Macarty at Savannah Town, where ‘tis supposed he has gone or to the Southward, with all parts of which he is well acquainted; he is a tall, slim fellow, and had on a short blue watch coat and blue jacket, a flopp’d hat and leather cap, and his blanket with him; he has a white speck in one of his eyes. Whoever will deliver him to me in Charles-Town, if he is catched on the other side of Edisto- River, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward; and TEN if catched on this side the river. PETER SANDERS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 May 1752.]

WINTER Smith, Henry; Smith, Thomas; Chamberlin, William; Chamberlain

145 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about 5 months ago, two negro men; one named Winter, about 22 years old, very black, and formerly belonged to Mr. William Chamberlin at Beach-Hill; the other named Cato, about 30 years old, very much pitted with the small pox, and formerly belonged to Doctor John Martini. Whoever brings them to me at Goose-Creek, or Mr. Thomas Smith at Back-River, shall have 10 Ł reward. HENRY SMITH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 May 1752.]

CATO Smith, Henry; Smith, Thomas; Martini, John, Dr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about 5 months ago, two negro men; one named Winter, about 22 years old, very black, and formerly belonged to Mr. William Chamberlin at Beach-Hill; the other named Cato, about 30 years old, very much pitted with the small pox, and formerly belonged to Doctor John Martini. Whoever brings them to me at Goose-Creek, or Mr. Thomas Smith at Back-River, shall have 10 Ł reward. HENRY SMITH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 May 1752.]

GLASGOW; b. Africa; Guinea Baker, John; Cripps, William; Lining, John, Dr.; Linning RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 24th of February last, a tall lusty Guinea negro man, named Glasgow, pitted with the small-pox, and formerly belonged to Mr. Cripps, by whom he was sold at public vendue in December last. Whoever brings him to me near Doct. Linning’s plantation at French Santee, or to the work-house, shall have 10 Ł reward. John Baker. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 May 1752.]

JACOB; cooper Scott, Jonathan RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a Negro man called Jacob (by trade a cooper) well known in Charles-Town, where I suppose he’s now harboured. Any person that brings him to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward: The harbourer may expect to be prosecuted with severity. Jonathan Scott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 August 1752.]

PAUL; b. West Indies; Barbados; speech impediment; sailor; cook Lake, Richard; Bennet, Mrs.; Middleton, Henry, Esq. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, two negro men, one named Paul, a tall likely black Barbados born fellow, about 40 years of age, stammers in his speech, very well known in Charles-Town, and supposed to be harboured either there at Mrs. Bennet’s, where he hath a wife, or at Henry Middleton, Esq.’s Savannah plantation, where his mother and sister are: The other an Ebo fellow, named Isaac, middle sized, likely and black, speaks but indifferent English, Whomever takes up and brings them to the work-house, or to either of my plantations, on Ashley River or Bear- Swamp, shall have Ł 3 reward for each. As they both pretend to be sailors, and Paul a cook besides,’tis likely they will attempt to go off in some vessel, against taking whom on board all masters, &c. are hereby cautioned. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 August 1752.]

ISAAC; b. Africa; Ibo; sailor Lake, Richard; Bennet, Mrs.; Middleton, Henry, Esq. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, two negro men, one named Paul, a tall likely black Barbados born fellow, about 40 years of age, stammers in his speech, very well known in Charles-Town, and supposed to be harboured either there at Mrs. Bennet’s, where he hath a wife, or at Henry Middleton, Esq.’s Savannah plantation, where his mother and sister are: The other an Ebo fellow,

146 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database named Isaac, middle sized, likely and black, speaks but indifferent English, Whomever takes up and brings them to the work-house, or to either of my plantations, on Ashley River or Bear- Swamp, shall have Ł 3 reward for each. As they both pretend to be sailors, and Paul a cook besides,’tis likely they will attempt to go off in some vessel, against taking whom on board all masters, &c. are hereby cautioned. Richard Lake. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 August 1752.]

POMPEY; b. Africa; toe mutation Garden, Alexander, Jr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a new negro man named Pompey, a tall thin fellow and remarkable for having six toes upon one foot, and the scar of a cut with a whip saw on one of his knees. Any person that can apprehend the said negro, and deliver him to me in St. Thomas’s parish, or to the warden of the work-house, shall have Five Pounds reward; but whoever harbours, entertains or conceals him, shall be prosecuted agreeable to law. Alexander Garden, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 August 1752.]

TOM; wife: Phoebe Lowndes, Charles; Ainslie, Mr.; Parker, John, estate of RUN AWAY in March last, two Negroes that belonged lately to the estate of John Parker deceased, viz. Tom, bought by Mr. Ainslie, and Phoebe his wife, bought by the subscriber; supposed to lurk about Ponpon, where they are well known and often seen, & whence offers have been made to purchase the wench. Whoever gives such information of any white person’s harbouring them, that he, she or they be convicted thereof, shall have a reward of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS. As I have now bought Tom (of Mr. Ainslie) if he and his wife will return to their duty, their offence will be pardoned: But, if they don’t, then a reward of 10 Ł for each, will be given to any person who delivers them to Charles Lowndes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 August 1752.]

PHOEBE; husband: Tom Lowndes, Charles; Ainslie, Mr.; Parker, John, estate of RUN AWAY in March last, two Negroes that belonged lately to the estate of John Parker deceased, viz. Tom, bought by Mr. Ainslie, and Phoebe his wife, bought by the subscriber; supposed to lurk about Ponpon, where they are well known and often seen, & whence offers have been made to purchase the wench. Whoever gives such information of any white person’s harbouring them, that he, she or they be convicted thereof, shall have a reward of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS. As I have now bought Tom (of Mr. Ainslie) if he and his wife will return to their duty, their offence will be pardoned: But, if they don’t, then a reward of 10 Ł for each, will be given to any person who delivers them to Charles Lowndes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 10 August 1752.]

SARAH; BESS Mackey, James; Cattell, Andrew; Mackenzie, John, Jr. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro wench, named Sarah, well known in Charlestown; formerly called Bess, when she belonged to Mr. Andrew Cattell, and after to John Mackenzie, jun. Whoever brings her to me shall have Ł 5 reward; but whoever harbours or entertains her, will be prosecuted with rigor, by James Mackey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 August 1752.]

NANCY; daugher: Isabel Triboudet, John Francis; Thibodeau?; Glen, William RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro wench named Nancy, well known in Charles-Town, with her child about 5 years old, named Isabel. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the warden

147 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database of the work-house, shall have Ł 15 reward from Mr.William Glen, but whoever harbours or entertains them, may depend upon being prosecuted, with the utmost severity, by John Francis Triboudet. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 August 1752.]

ISABEL; mother: Nancy Triboudet, John Francis; Thibodeau?; Glen, William RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro wench named Nancy, well known in Charles-Town, with her child about 5 years old, named Isabel. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the warden of the work-house, shall have Ł 15 reward from Mr.William Glen, but whoever harbours or entertains them, may depend upon being prosecuted, with the utmost severity, by John Francis Triboudet. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 August 1752.]

SARAH Middleton, Henry; Mackenzie, John, Captain ABSENTED from the subscriber’s service, upwards of two months since, a negro wench named Sarah, who lately belonged to Capt. John Mackenzie, and is well known in Charles-Town, where she is harboured. Any person that will apprehend her, and deliver her to the warden of the work- house, shall have a reward of five pounds. Henry Middleton. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 September 1752.]

ISHMAEL; b. Africa; Angola Swadler, Abraham RUN AWAY in May, 1751, from the subscriber, 3 Angola negro men, all short fellows, one named Ishmael, one Andrew, and the other Jacob. Whoever brings the said negroes to me at Ashepoo bridge, shall have ten pounds per head, or fifty pounds, for the three. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 September 1752.]

ANDREW; b. Africa; Angola Swadler, Abraham RUN AWAY in May, 1751, from the subscriber, 3 Angola negro men, all short fellows, one named Ishmael, one Andrew, and the other Jacob. Whoever brings the said negroes to me at Ashepoo bridge, shall have ten pounds per head, or fifty pounds, for the three. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 September 1752.]

JACOB; b. Africa; Angola Swadler, Abraham RUN AWAY in May, 1751, from the subscriber, 3 Angola negro men, all short fellows, one named Ishmael, one Andrew, and the other Jacob. Whoever brings the said negroes to me at Ashepoo bridge, shall have ten pounds per head, or fifty pounds, for the three. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 September 1752.]

JACK; b. Africa?; Indian trader; boatman Fraser, Alexander; Eveleigh, Samuel, Major; Brown, Samuel RUN AWAY sometime in May last, a tall slim negro fellow named Jack, speaks very bad English, and belonged formerly to Samuel Brown, and afterwards to Major Samuel Eveleigh, of whom the subscriber bought him; he has been used to go in Indian trading boats, is well known about Savannah town, where’tis supposed he is harboured among his acquaintance. Whoever apprehends the said fellow and delivers him to me in Charles-Town, shall receive Ten Pounds reward besides reasonable charges, from ALEXANDER FRASER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 October 1752.]

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CORYDON; mustee Meader, Charles; Purdy, Mr.; [name illegible; possibly Holman] RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a mustee fellow named Corydon, very well known in Charles- Town, and formerly belonged to Mr. (?)man, and afterwards to Mr. Purdy. Whoever brings him to me shall have 5 Ł reward. Charles Meader. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 November 1752.]

FRANK; b. Bermuda Fowle, Richard; Fowle, Thomas; Legere, Peter; Savage, John, Esq. RUN AWAY from Richard Fowle in Bermuda, a short well-set negro fellow, that country born, named Frank; and has been seen in Charles-Town this Morning; when he had on a white jacket and a striped one over it. Whoever secures him in the work house, or brings him to John Savage, Esq; Mr. Peter Legere, or to me on board the Brigt. Friendship at Frankland’s wharf, shall have Five Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, from THOMAS FOWLE. All masters of vessels and others, are cautioned from carrying him off, or employing him, at their peril. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1752.]

FORTUNE; branded R Elliott, William, Jr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Thursday the 23d of November past; a negro fellow called Fortune, about 35 years of age, of a middle stature, yellowish complexion, and branded on his breast with an R. Whoever takes up the said fellow, and delivers him to the warden of the work- house, or to me at Stono, shall receive a reward of Ten Pounds currency: But whoever harbours or conceals him, may depend on being prosecuted, by WILLIAM ELLIOTT, jun. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1752.]

JUNE; (male); wife: Rino; daughter: Rino; son: Harry Gibbons, Joseph; Hext, William; Waight, Isaac (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 21st of November past, four negroes, viz. June and Rino his wife; Harry a young fellow about 18 years of age; Rino a girl of 3 years old; the two last mentioned are the children of the two former; they formerly belonged to Mr. Isaac Waight deceas’d, on John’s Island, but afterwards to Mr. Wm. Hext, of the same island, where they are supposed to be harboured amongst their old acquaintance. Whoever takes up the said negroes, and delivers them to me at Ponpon, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each, or if delivered to the warden of the work-house, shall be rewarded as the law directs. Joseph Gibbons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1752.]

RINO; (female); husband: June; daughter: Rino; son: Harry Gibbons, Joseph; Hext, William; Waight, Isaac (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 21st of November past, four negroes, viz. June and Rino his wife; Harry a young fellow about 18 years of age; Rino a girl of 3 years old; the two last mentioned are the children of the two former; they formerly belonged to Mr. Isaac Waight deceas’d, on John’s Island, but afterwards to Mr. Wm. Hext, of the same island, where they are supposed to be harboured amongst their old acquaintance. Whoever takes up the said negroes, and delivers them to me at Ponpon, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each, or if delivered to the warden of the work-house, shall be rewarded as the law directs. Joseph Gibbons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1752.]

HARRY; father: June; mothr: Rino; sister: Rino Gibbons, Joseph; Hext, William; Waight, Isaac (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 21st of November past, four negroes, viz. June and Rino

149 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database his wife; Harry a young fellow about 18 years of age; Rino a girl of 3 years old; the two last mentioned are the children of the two former; they formerly belonged to Mr. Isaac Waight deceas’d, on John’s Island, but afterwards to Mr. Wm. Hext, of the same island, where they are supposed to be harboured amongst their old acquaintance. Whoever takes up the said negroes, and delivers them to me at Ponpon, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each, or if delivered to the warden of the work-house, shall be rewarded as the law directs. Joseph Gibbons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1752.]

RINO; father: June; mother: Rino; brother: Harry Gibbons, Joseph; Hext, William; Waight, Isaac (d) RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 21st of November past, four negroes, viz. June and Rino his wife; Harry a young fellow about 18 years of age; Rino a girl of 3 years old; the two last mentioned are the children of the two former; they formerly belonged to Mr. Isaac Waight deceas’d, on John’s Island, but afterwards to Mr. Wm. Hext, of the same island, where they are supposed to be harboured amongst their old acquaintance. Whoever takes up the said negroes, and delivers them to me at Ponpon, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each, or if delivered to the warden of the work-house, shall be rewarded as the law directs. Joseph Gibbons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1752.]

DOVER; branded FN; sailor Breeding, Andrew, Captain RUN AWAY from the Ship St. Andrew, on the 16th of Dec. a negro fellow known by the name of Dover, about five feet five inches high, pretty thick lips, mark’d on the breast FN, had on when he went away a dark coloured jacket and breeches, new cheek’d shirt, shoes and stockings. Whoever will bring the said fellow to Capt. Andrew Breeding shall receive a reward of Five Pounds currency. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 December 1752.]

SIMON #1 Walter, Meynell RAN AWAY from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, on the 22d of December, two negro men, [both] named Simon, and a wench named Judith, who lately belonged to Mr. Sam. Jones on John’s Island. Whoever takes up and brings them, or either of ‘em, to me, shall have a reward of 40 shi. [shillings] for each and all reasonable charges. MEYNELL WALTER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 January 1753.]

SIMON #2 Walter, Meynell RAN AWAY from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, on the 22d of December, two negro men, [both] named Simon, and a wench named Judith, who lately belonged to Mr. Sam. Jones on John’s Island. Whoever takes up and brings them, or either of ‘em, to me, shall have a reward of 40 shi. [shillings] for each and all reasonable charges. MEYNELL WALTER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 January 1753.]

JUDITH Walter, Meynell; Jones, Samuel RAN AWAY from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, on the 22d of December, two negro men, [both] named Simon, and a wench named Judith, who lately belonged to Mr. Sam. Jones on John’s Island [Johns Island. Whoever takes up and brings them, or either of ‘em, to me, shall have a reward of 40 shi. [shillings] for each and all reasonable charges. MEYNELL WALTER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 January 1753.]

150 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database DIE; DIANA Webb, William; Palmer, Edmond, estate of RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on the 9th day of March last, a negro wench named Die,who lately belonged to the estate of Edmond Palmer deceased. Any person who will apprehend the said wench, and brings her to the subscriber, shall receive a reward of Ten Pounds currency, and all reasonable charges. And any person who will make oath of her being entertained or harboured by any white person, shall receive the sum of Fifty Pounds currency, as also, Ten Pounds currency will be given as a reward to any person, who can and will give information of her being harboured and entertained, by any negro or negroes. WILLIAM WEBB. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 January 1753.]

PRINCE; b. Africa; ritual scarification Shephard, William; Shepheard; Pinckney, Major RUN AWAY, a Negro fellow named Prince, formerly belonging to Major Pinckney, had on a red broad cloth jacket, and a white one over it, with his country marks like diamonds between his eye- brows. And a tall slim wench, called Maria, formerly belonged to Justice Gordon, had on a dark camblet gown. Whoever takes them up shall be handsomely rewarded by the subscriber, who lives in Elliott street next door to Mr. Fowler’s. WILLIAM SHEPARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

MARIA; b. Africa; ritual scarification Shephard, William; Shepheard; Gordon, Justice RUN AWAY, a Negro fellow named Prince, formerly belonging to Major Pinckney, had on a red broad cloth jacket, and a white one over it, with his country marks like diamonds between his eye- brows. And a tall slim wench, called Maria, formerly belonged to Justice Gordon, had on a dark camblet gown. Whoever takes them up shall be handsomely rewarded by the subscriber, who lives in Elliott street next door to Mr. Fowler’s. WILLIAM SHEPARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

GEORGE; whipping scars; wife: Satira Edings, William RUN AWAY on the 30th of December last, from the Subscriber, the following slaves: viz., George, a tall black fellow between 30 and 40, speaks very good English, and has many marks of a whip on his back and belly; Satira his wife, a likely well set black wench: Prince, a young black fellow, this country born, and his wife; and Jack, a young mustee fellow, belonging to Cato Ash. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me, shall be handsomely rewarded. William Edings [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

SATIRA; husband: George Edings, William RUN AWAY on the 30th of December last, from the Subscriber, the following slaves: viz., George, a tall black fellow between 30 and 40, speaks very good English, and has many marks of a whip on his back and belly; Satira his wife, a likely well set black wench: Prince, a young black fellow, this country born, and his wife; and Jack, a young mustee fellow, belonging to Cato Ash. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me, shall be handsomely rewarded. William Edings [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

PRINCE; b. South Carolina Edings, William RUN AWAY on the 30th of December last, from the Subscriber, the following slaves: viz., George,

151 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database a tall black fellow between 30 and 40, speaks very good English, and has many marks of a whip on his back and belly; Satira his wife, a likely well set black wench: Prince, a young black fellow, this country born, and his wife; and Jack, a young mustee fellow, belonging to Cato Ash. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me, shall be handsomely rewarded. William Edings [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; husband: Prince Edings, William RUN AWAY on the 30th of December last, from the Subscriber, the following slaves: viz., George, a tall black fellow between 30 and 40, speaks very good English, and has many marks of a whip on his back and belly; Satira his wife, a likely well set black wench: Prince, a young black fellow, this country born, and his wife; and Jack, a young mustee fellow, belonging to Cato Ash. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me, shall be handsomely rewarded. William Edings [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

JACK; mustee Ash, Cato; Edings, William RUN AWAY on the 30th of December last, from the Subscriber, the following slaves: viz., George, a tall black fellow between 30 and 40, speaks very good English, and has many marks of a whip on his back and belly; Satira his wife, a likely well set black wench: Prince, a young black fellow, this country born, and his wife; and Jack, a young mustee fellow, belonging to Cato Ash. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or brings them to me, shall be handsomely rewarded. William Edings [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1753.]

MARIA Nelme, Eleanor RUN AWAY about two months ago, a likely sensible negro girl, named Maria, about 14 years old, 3 fingers of her right hand contracted by a burn; had on an oznabrug shift, and blue negro cloth jacket and petticoat; and is supposed to be harboured about the country: Whoever brings her to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. Eleanor Nelme. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 February 1753.]

CAESAR Shrubsole, William; Hutchins, Mr. RUN-AWAY on the 17th of February, a likely negro fellow, named Caesar, above 30 years of age, who formerly belonged to Mr. Hutchins, warden of the work-house; had on a red jacket made like a hunter’s, and took a blue [cor]duroy coat made to fit him, with brass buttons, an ozabrug shirt, and a white one with cambrick, a new pair of shoes, and a large hat. Whoever carries him to the work-house, shall have 5 Ł reward from William Shrubsole. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1753.]

EMBRO Saxby, George; Roche, Mathew; Roche, Matthew; Wilkins, William RUN-AWAY from the subscriber, in December last, a negro wench named Embro, formerly belonged to Wm. Wilkins on John’s Island, and afterwards to Mathew Roche of Charles-Town, where she is well known; she was advertised in this paper the first of January last, but as she is not yet brought home, it is suspected she is harboured by some person; this is therefore to give notice, that if an information is given of any white persons harbouring or entertaining her, so as they may be prosecuted, such informer shall receive Twenty Pounds as a reward, from the subscriber: Who

152 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database has a handy negro girl, used to wait in a house, to let by the month. George Saxby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1753.]

ANONYMOUS GIRL Saxby, George RUN-AWAY from the subscriber, in December last, a negro wench named Embro, formerly belonged to Wm. Wilkins on John’s Island, and afterwards to Mathew Roche of Charles-Town, where she is well known; she was advertised in this paper the first of January last, but as she is not yet brought home, it is suspected she is harboured by some person; this is therefore to give notice, that if an information is given of any white persons harbouring or entertaining her, so as they may be prosecuted, such informer shall receive Twenty Pounds as a reward, from the subscriber: Who has a handy negro girl, used to wait in a house, to let by the month. George Saxby. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1753.]

ISHMAEL; b. Africa; Angola; speech impediment Perry, Josiah RUN-AWAY in Dec. last, two negro men, named Ishmael and Plymouth; Ishmael, an Angola fellow, about 30 years of age, and hath an impediment in his speech, Plymouth an Ebo negro, about 24 years of age: Whoever brings them to the subscriber, or gives him information where they may be found, shall have a reward of Ten Pounds for each: And whoever harbours or entertains them, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity by Josiah Perrey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1753.]

PLYMOUTH; b. Africa; Ibo Perrey, Josiah; Perry RUN-AWAY in Dec. last, two negro men, named Ishmael and Plymouth; Ishmael, an Angola fellow, about 30 years of age, and hath an impediment in his speech, Plymouth an Ebo negro, about 24 years of age: Whoever brings them to the subscriber, or gives him information where they may be found, shall have a reward of Ten Pounds for each: And whoever harbours or entertains them, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity by Josiah Perrey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1753.]

HAGAR Badger, Daniel RUN-AWAY, and supposed to be gone to Ponpon or John’s Island, a short well-set wench, named Hagar, had on a blue negro cloth gown: And stray’d from the neck [Charlestown Neck], a black horse about 13 hands high, branded on the mounting shoulder DB, and on the off buttock EI. Whoever brings either of them to me, shall have 4 Ł reward: And whoever harbours or entertains the wench, must expect to be prosecuted with vigor by Daniel Badger. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1753.]

JACK; fruit-seller Powers, Richard RUN AWAY, a short thick negro fellow named Jack, about 24 years old, well known in Charles- Town, where he has been used to sell fruit, &c. about the streets; had on brown jacket and breeches, a blue mill’d negro cap, and oznabrug shirt: Whoever harbours or entertains him will be prosecuted; but whoever brings him to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings]. RICHARD POWERS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 February 1753.]

PETER Lemprier, Clement; Lempriere RUN AWAY, a tall slender negro fellow, named Peter, well known in Charles-Town and in the

153 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database country: Whoever delivers him into the custody of the warden of the work house, or to the subscriber, shall have Five Pounds reward, besides reasonable charges; but whoever shall be found to have harboured, entertained or employed him, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity, by CLEMENT LEMPRIER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 March 1753.]

DINA; DINAH Shephard, William RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Dutch servant named Johanes Pacer . . . Also one negro woman named Dina, short and thick set, had on when she went away, a check’d, or striped linsey gown, and a green negro cloth petticoat, and is supposed to be harboured in St. Thomas’s parish. Whoever harbours or entertains either of them, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity. Any person who will apprehend, and bring them to me at my house in Elliott-street, or to the work house in Charles Town, shall have five pounds reward for the former, and 40 sh. for the latter. WILLIAM SHEPHARD. Who has to sell, new riding chairs, lately imported. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 7 May 1753.]

CAESAR Sanders, Peter; Macartan & Campbell STOLEN or stray’d from Exmouth plantation, two miles up the Path, a large dark grey gelding.... Also, run away, a negro man, named Caesar, formerly belonged to Messrs. Macartan & Campbell, and well known in Charles Town, where he is harboured by some persons: He has been seen frequently about Town, working for persons, but for want of white proof, the persons cannot be prosecuted, who employ him. Whoever will deliver him to me, shall receive three pounds reward, and for information of any white person harbouring him, shall receive ten pounds reward, if damages can be recovered from him or them: He is a middle sized negro, had on when he went away, a brown fustian coat, rather too long for him, and wide trowsers. PETER SANDERS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 May 1753.]

BOB; mulatto; speech impediment Christie, Henry RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a mulatto boy about 16 years of age, named Bob, has a stammering in his speech, and had on when he went away, green jacket and trowsers, with an iron on one leg. Whoever brings him to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward, and all reasonable charges: But whoever harbours or entertains him will be prosecuted with the utmost severity.’Tis hoped no body will take him on board any vessel whatsoever upon any pretence, as he hath hitherto pretended to belong to gentlemen in the country, in order to get into boats. HENRY CHRISTIE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 May 1753.]

LONDON Fraser, Alexander; Sanders, Abraham, Captain, estate of RUN AWAY from the Subscriber about two months since, a stout able negro fellow, with remarkable large legs, named London, bought of the estate of Capt. Abraham Sanders, at the Four- Holes, and is supposed to be thereabouts, or at an old settlement of the said Sanders at Wampee. Whoever delivers him to me at Goose Creek, shall have Five Pounds reward, besides lawful charges. ALEXANDER FRASER. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1753.]

TONY Taylor & Widdens; Hardan, Mrs.; Hardin; Harden; Gibbes, Justice RUN AWAY from the Subscribers, on Thursday the 24th of May, a sensible likely negro fellow

154 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database named Tony, of a middle stature, brownish complexion, thin lips, and speaks good English, formerly belonged to old justice Gibbes, and afterwards to Mrs. Hardan, and is well known in and about Charles-Town. Whoever takes up, and brings him to us, or the warden of the work-house, shall have Five Pounds reward, with all other lawful charges. But whoever harbours or entertains him, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity, by Taylor & Widdens. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1753.]

HANNAH; 1 child Kelsey, William; Weaver, Thomas RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, in February last, a negro wench named Hannah, with her child about 2 years old, she is well known in Charles-Town. Whoever takes up, and delivers her to the warden of the work-house, or Mr. Thomas Weaver, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward: But whoever harbours or entertains her, may depend on being prosecuted according to law. William Kelsey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1753.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD; mother: Hannah Kelsey, William; Weaver, Thomas RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, in February last, a negro wench named Hannah, with her child about 2 years old, she is well known in Charles-Town. Whoever takes up, and delivers her to the warden of the work-house, or Mr. Thomas Weaver, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward: But whoever harbours or entertains her, may depend on being prosecuted according to law. William Kelsey. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 28 May 1753.]

JEFFREY Neyle, Sampson RUN AWAY, about a Fortnight ago, from the subscriber, a negro fellow named Jeffrey, bought lately at Mr. Styles’s vendue on James-Island, and is supposed to be harboured there or in town: He is a middle sized fellow, speaks good English, but has an angry way of speaking, had on when he went away, a snuff coloured lapell’d cloth coat, a pair of light coloured cloth breeches, a check’d shirt, and with a silver loop and button to his hat, but was inform’d he was seen in town ten days ago, without his coat or hat, and had on an oznabrugs shirt. Whoever brings him to me, or the warden of the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward, if taken up in town, and 5 Ł reward if taken in the country: All persons are cautioned not to harbour or entertain him, as they may expect to be prosecuted according to law, by SAMPSON NEYLE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 June 1753.]

DOLL Letch, Andrew; Baker, Josiah, estate of; Elfe, Thomas; Mathewes, George; Matthews RUN AWAY the 3d Instant, from my plantation at Horse-Savannah, a young negro wench named DOLL, formerly belonging to the estate of Josiah Baker, near Dorchester: She is a short black negro, and has a remarkable scar across her nose between her eyes, occasioned by a blow, had on when she went away, a white shift, a garlix jacket, a new oznabrugs petticoat, a round ear cap, and ribbon on her head; she is supposed to be harboured by her relations in Charles-Town, where she has a brother, belonging to Mr. George Mathewes, and an aunt belonging to Mr. Thomas Elfe. I have great reason to think she intends to make off the province, if possible, I therefore forewarn all masters of vessels, and patroons of boats, not to carry her away, upon any pretence whatsoever, at their peril, for they may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. And whoever will apprehend, or deliver her to the warden of the work-house in Charles Town, shall have a reward of Five Pounds, and all reasonable charges paid, by ANDREW LETCH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 June 1753.]

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ANONYMOUS MAN; sister: Doll Mathewes, George; Matthews RUN AWAY the 3d Instant, from my plantation at Horse-Savannah, a young negro wench named DOLL, formerly belonging to the estate of Josiah Baker, near Dorchester: She is a short black negro, and has a remarkable scar across her nose between her eyes, occasioned by a blow, had on when she went away, a white shift, a garlix jacket, a new oznabrugs petticoat, a round ear cap, and ribbon on her head; she is supposed to be harboured by her relations in Charles-Town, where she has a brother, belonging to Mr. George Mathewes, and an aunt belonging to Mr. Thomas Elfe. I have great reason to think she intends to make off the province, if possible, I therefore forewarn all masters of vessels, and patroons of boats, not to carry her away, upon any pretence whatsoever, at their peril, for they may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. And whoever will apprehend, or deliver her to the warden of the work-house in Charles Town, shall have a reward of Five Pounds, and all reasonable charges paid, by ANDREW LETCH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 June 1753.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; niece: Doll Elfe, Thomas RUN AWAY the 3d Instant, from my plantation at Horse-Savannah, a young negro wench named DOLL, formerly belonging to the estate of Josiah Baker, near Dorchester: She is a short black negro, and has a remarkable scar across her nose between her eyes, occasioned by a blow, had on when she went away, a white shift, a garlix jacket, a new oznabrugs petticoat, a round ear cap, and ribbon on her head; she is supposed to be harboured by her relations in Charles-Town, where she has a brother, belonging to Mr. George Mathewes, and an aunt belonging to Mr. Thomas Elfe. I have great reason to think she intends to make off the province, if possible, I therefore forewarn all masters of vessels, and patroons of boats, not to carry her away, upon any pretence whatsoever, at their peril, for they may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. And whoever will apprehend, or deliver her to the warden of the work-house in Charles Town, shall have a reward of Five Pounds, and all reasonable charges paid, by ANDREW LETCH. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 June 1753.]

KING; sadler Shepard, William; Shepheard; Jordan, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a Dutch servant....Also a negro man named King, formerly belonging to Mrs. Jordan, a sadler by trade, and pretends to be a free man. Whoever brings either of them to me, shall have Three Pounds currency reward, and all reasonable charges: But whoever harbours or entertains them, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity. All persons are forbid from taking them on board any vessel, upon any pretence whatsoever. WILLIAM SHEPARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 June 1753.]

SAPPHO; SAPHO Parsons, James; Arthur, Frances A Negro Wench named Sapho, formerly the property of Frances Arthur, middle sized, very black, and about 22 years of age, is Run away from the subscriber. Whoever brings her to the work- house, or to me, shall have 5 Ł reward. JAMES PARSONS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 30 July 1753.]

SIMON; boat patroon Izard, Ralph RUN AWAY in November last, a negro fellow named Simon, formerly belonging to Richard Baker, and was patroone of his boat. Whoever will deliver him to me, or the warden of the

156 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database work-house, shall have Ten Pounds reward, and all reasonable charges paid. Ralph Izard. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 August 1753.]

JOHN LOUIS; JEAN-LOUIS; lame; speaks French Harramond, Henry; Muncrieff, Richard RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a French negro man, named John Louis, talks good French, and pretends to be free, has a wound in his left wrist, and is a lame fellow. Whoever brings him to Mr. Richard Muncrieff, or to the work-house, shall have Three Pounds reward. HENRY HARRAMOND. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 August 1753.]

FOOTABEA; JOHN; b. Africa; Mandinka; Mindinga Laurens, Henry STROLLED away from my house, about midnight between Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th instant, a tall well-made new negro man (of the Mindinga country) of a yellowish complexion, can speak no English, had on a new osnabrug shirt, and long trowsers, and a new romall handkerchief about his head. The hair of his forehead, about two or three inches up toward the crown of his Head, was lately cut off with scissars, and will appear as a mark for some time to come. His name is John, but he will more readily answer to the name of FOOTABEA, which he went by in his own country. He is supposed to have been decoyed away by some other negro. Whoever takes him up, and delivers him to me in Charles-Town, shall have a reward of Five Pounds current money, and reasonable charges. HENRY LAURENS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1753.]

NANCY; Indian mulatto RUN AWAY on the 13th instant, from the subscriber, a mullatto girl (of the Indian breed) named Nancy, about 18 or 19 years old, has a very down look, long black hair, and a scar under one of her eyes, and had on a new oznabrug shift and petticoat, but having stolen and carried away several things with her, she will probably change her dress. Whoever brings her to me, or to the work- house, shall have 3 Ł reward; but whoever harbours or conceals her, will be prosecuted with the utmost severity by GEORGE SHEED. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 August 1753.]

SUE; husband: Sampson Martin, Jacob; Boone, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a young yellowish wench named Sue, well known in Charles- Town, had a whitloe on one of her fingers, supposed to be harboured by a negro fellow named Sampson, her husband, belonging to Mrs. Boone, and by some free negroes in this Town. Whoever brings her to me, or to the work-house, shall have Three Pounds reward. But those that harbour or entertain her, may depend on being prosecuted according to law. JACOB MARTIN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 September 1753.]

SAMPSON; wife: Sue Boone, Mrs. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a young yellowish wench named Sue, well known in Charles- Town, had a whitloe on one of her fingers, supposed to be harboured by a negro fellow named Sampson, her husband, belonging to Mrs. Boone, and by some free negroes in this Town. Whoever brings her to me, or to the work-house, shall have Three Pounds reward. But those that harbour or entertain her, may depend on being prosecuted according to law. JACOB MARTIN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 September 1753.]

JACK; b. Africa; filed teeth

157 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Williams, Daniel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living on St. Helena’s Island, a short yellow negro fellow named Jack, with filed teeth, had on when he went away, a pair of sailor’s trowsers. Also a short fat negro wench named Linda, pitted with the small pox, belonging to Mr. Permenter, of Port Royal, had on a brown homespun gown, and ’tis supposed she was decoyed away by the said fellow. Whoever brings them to me or said Permenter, shall have Ten Pounds reward for each, and all reasonable charges. Daniel Williams. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 September 1753.]

LINDA Permenter, Mr.; Williams, Daniel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living on St. Helena’s Island, a short yellow negro fellow named Jack, with filed teeth, had on when he went away, a pair of sailor’s trowsers. Also a short fat negro wench named Linda, pitted with the small pox, belonging to Mr. Permenter, of Port Royal, had on a brown homespun gown, and ’tis supposed she was decoyed away by the said fellow. Whoever brings them to me or said Permenter, shall have Ten Pounds reward for each, and all reasonable charges. Daniel Williams. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 September 1753.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #1; b. Africa; Gambia; mutilated Filbin, John; Smith, George STROLLED from my Plantation in Goose-Creek, on Monday night the 17th instant, two Gambia new negro men: One of them a tall fellow, had on a strip’d worsted cap, with shirt and breeches of brown roles, or crocus, hath lost one of his toes, and hath a large bump in the back of his neck: The other a short yellow fellow, lost two of his fore teeth, hath a dent in each cheek, with a bump on the shin of his right leg, had on an indico bag for a cap, with shirt and breeches of brown roles. Whoever takes up the said negroes, and delivers them to the warden of the work-house, Mr. George Smith, merchant, in Charles Town, or to me at my plantation, shall have 50 shi. [shillings] reward for each, from JOHN FILBIN. Sept. 19, 1753. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #2; b. Africa; Gambia Filbin, John; Smith, George STROLLED from my Plantation in Goose-Creek, on Monday night the 17th instant, two Gambia new negro men: One of them a tall fellow, had on a strip’d worsted cap, with shirt and breeches of brown roles, or crocus, hath lost one of his toes, and hath a large bump in the back of his neck: The other a short yellow fellow, lost two of his fore teeth, hath a dent in each cheek, with a bump on the shin of his right leg, had on an indico bag for a cap, with shirt and breeches of brown roles. Whoever takes up the said negroes, and delivers them to the warden of the work-house, Mr. George Smith, merchant, in Charles Town, or to me at my plantation, shall have 50 shi. [shillings] reward for each, from JOHN FILBIN. Sept. 19, 1753. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

MARY; b. Africa Glen, William; Carne, Dr.; Curtin, Francis RUN AWAY from the Subscriber’s house, about Ten days ago, a tall, thin new negro wench named Mary, speaks little or no English, she formerly belonged to Francis Curtin, and lived some time at Doct. Came’s, she looks very sickly, was once taken up on the Broad-Path, going towards the Quarter-House, and is supposed to have gone that way again. Whoever brings her to me, or to the warden of the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. William Glen. Sept. 17, 1753. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

158 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database FRANCE; FRANK; wife: Nancy; 3 children Nicholls, Isaac; Quelch, Mr.; Gadsden, Christopher RUN AWAY from Isaac Nicholls of Stono, a tall, lusty, likely negro fellow named France or Frank: Also a mulatto wench, the fellow’s wife, named Nancy, with 3 children; they were bought at Mr. Quelch’s vendue, about six weeks ago, and have absented ever since, they are supposed to be harboured either in Charles-Town, or about Hobcaw. Whoever secures the fellow in the work- house, shall have Twenty Pounds reward, and Ten Pounds for the wench, besides all lawful charges, upon giving notice to Christopher Gadsden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

NANCY; mulatto; husband: Frank; 3 children Nicholls, Isaac; Quelch, Mr.; Gadsden, Christopher RUN AWAY from Isaac Nicholls of Stono, a tall, lusty, likely negro fellow named France or Frank: Also a mulatto wench, the fellow’s wife, named Nancy, with 3 children; they were bought at Mr. Quelch’s vendue, about six weeks ago, and have absented ever since, they are supposed to be harboured either in Charles-Town, or about Hobcaw. Whoever secures the fellow in the work-house, shall have Twenty Pounds reward, and Ten Pounds for the wench, besides all lawful charges, upon giving notice to Christopher Gadsden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD #1; father: France, Frank; mother: Nancy; 2 siblings Nicholls, Isaac; Quelch, Mr.; Gadsden, Christopher RUN AWAY from Isaac Nicholls of Stono, a tall, lusty, likely negro fellow named France or Frank: Also a mulatto wench, the fellow’s wife, named Nancy, with 3 children; they were bought at Mr. Quelch’s vendue, about six weeks ago, and have absented ever since, they are supposed to be harboured either in Charles-Town, or about Hobcaw. Whoever secures the fellow in the work- house, shall have Twenty Pounds reward, and Ten Pounds for the wench, besides all lawful charges, upon giving notice to Christopher Gadsden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD #2; father: France, Frank; mother: Nancy; 2 siblings Nicholls, Isaac; Quelch, Mr.; Gadsden, Christopher RUN AWAY from Isaac Nicholls of Stono, a tall, lusty, likely negro fellow named France or Frank: Also a mulatto wench, the fellow’s wife, named Nancy, with 3 children; they were bought at Mr. Quelch’s vendue, about six weeks ago, and have absented ever since, they are supposed to be harboured either in Charles-Town, or about Hobcaw. Whoever secures the fellow in the work- house, shall have Twenty Pounds reward, and Ten Pounds for the wench, besides all lawful charges, upon giving notice to Christopher Gadsden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

ANONYMOUS CHILD #3; father: France, Frank; mother: Nancy; 2 siblings Nicholls, Isaac; Quelch, Mr.; Gadsden, Christopher RUN AWAY from Isaac Nicholls of Stono, a tall, lusty, likely negro fellow named France or Frank: Also a mulatto wench, the fellow’s wife, named Nancy, with 3 children; they were bought at Mr. Quelch’s vendue, about six weeks ago, and have absented ever since, they are supposed to be harboured either in Charles-Town, or about Hobcaw. Whoever secures the fellow in the work- house, shall have Twenty Pounds reward, and Ten Pounds for the wench, besides all lawful charges, upon giving notice to Christopher Gadsden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 September 1753.]

FORTUNE Wilkinson, Francis; Mackenzie, William, estate of

159 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from Francis Wilkinson, a negro man named Fortune, an elderly fellow, formerly belonged to the estate of Mr. William Mackenzie, and is supposed to be harboured about Goose- Creek. Whoever brings him to the work-house, or to his master at Togodoo, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward, and all reasonable charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 October 1753.]

JULY Sommers, Humphry; Quelch, Mr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a middle sized negro man, named July, formerly belonged to Mr. Quelch, and is supposed to be harbour’d on Hobcaw Neck. Whoever harbours or entertains him, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor; but whoever brings him to me, shall have 10 Ł reward. Humphry Sommers. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 October 1753. Postscript.]

QUAMINA; b. Africa; Ibo; cooper Rose, Thomas; Dunlap, Samuel RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, a negro man named Quamina, formerly belonging to Samuel Dunlap, of Ponpon, a short thick Ebo fellow, by trade a cooper, speaks little or no English, very well known in Charles-Town, where he is supposed to be harboured. Whoever harbours or entertains him, may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor; but whoever brings him to me, or the work-house, shall have 3 Ł reward. Thomas Rose. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 October 1753. Postscript.]

DORMINGTON Shepheard, Anne RUN AWAY on the 20th of October last, a negro boy named Dormington, about 17 years of age, had on a green jacket, and pumps with brass buckles in then. Whoever brings him to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. ANNE SHEPHEARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 November 1753.]

CHLOE Beckman, Mary; Quelch, Mr. RUN AWAY on the 25th of September last, a lusty, likely negro wench named Chloe, formerly belonged to Mr. Quelch, and supposed to be harboured on Hobcaw Neck, where she was taken up some time ago. Whoever brings her to me or the work-house, shall have Five Pounds reward. Mary Beckman. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 November 1753.]

NANNY Mackenzie, Robert; Simmonds, Rev. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a negro wench named Nanny, well known in Charles-Town, where she is harboured, and belonged formerly to the rev. Mr. Simmonds. Whoever brings her to me, shall be rewarded; but whoever harbours, entertains or employs her, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost severity, by Robert Mackenzie. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 November 1753.]

MOLL; laundress Stone, Benjamin; Savage, William, Captain RUN AWAY from the subscriber, who lives on James-Island, on Saturday the 8th of December (instant) a very black negro wench, named Moll, who formerly belonged to Capt. William Savage, and lately was a washer-woman about Charles-Town, had on when she went away, a gown of green plains, and a short red cloak, supposed to be harboured in the said town, and may endeavor

160 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database to be carried off. Whoever will apprehend and deliver her to me, or the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, shall have Five Pounds reward; but all persons are forewarned against harbouring or assisting her at their peril. Benjamin Stone. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 December 1753.]

NANCY Crody, Thomas RUN AWAY from the subscriber, living in Charles-Town, a negro wench named Nancy, had on a brown callimanco gown, and is supposed to be kept by some white person in said town. Whoever delivers her to me, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. THOMAS CRODY. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 December 1753.]

BESS Mackay, James [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 8 January 1754.] See BESS in other newspapers.

CAESAR; b. Africa; Gambia Heyward, Daniel RUN AWAY, the beginning of March last, 4 Gambia new negro men, viz. Caesar, a tall slim yellow fellow, about 20 years of age, with a hair mole on one side of his face. Wally, a yellow fellow, near 6 feet high, very lusty, about 20 years of age, and a little ruptured. Duke, a black well made fellow, about 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and about 30 years of age. Ben, a short well set black fellow, about 5 feet 6 inches high, with one of his feet crooked. And in September last, a Gambia negro man named Justice, a slim fellow near 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and some of his fore teeth out. Any person that takes up and delivers them to the subscriber on the Indian Land, or the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each of them, and all reasonable charges, DANIEL HEYWARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 January 1754.]

WALLY; b. Africa; Gambia Heyward, Daniel RUN AWAY, the beginning of March last, 4 Gambia new negro men, viz. Caesar, a tall slim yellow fellow, about 20 years of age, with a hair mole on one side of his face. Wally, a yellow fellow, near 6 feet high, very lusty, about 20 years of age, and a little ruptured. Duke, a black well made fellow, about 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and about 30 years of age. Ben, a short well set black fellow, about 5 feet 6 inches high, with one of his feet crooked. And in September last, a Gambia negro man named Justice, a slim fellow near 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and some of his fore teeth out. Any person that takes up and delivers them to the subscriber on the Indian Land, or the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each of them, and all reasonable charges, DANIEL HEYWARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 January 1754.]

DUKE; b. Africa; Gambia; ritual scarification Heyward, Daniel RUN AWAY, the beginning of March last, 4 Gambia new negro men, viz. Caesar, a tall slim yellow fellow, about 20 years of age, with a hair mole on one side of his face. Wally, a yellow fellow, near 6 feet high, very lusty, about 20 years of age, and a little ruptured. Duke, a black well made fellow, about 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and about 30 years of age. Ben, a short well set black fellow, about 5 feet 6 inches high, with one of

161 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database his feet crooked. And in September last, a Gambia negro man named Justice, a slim fellow near 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and some of his fore teeth out. Any person that takes up and delivers them to the subscriber on the Indian Land, or the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each of them, and all reasonable charges, DANIEL HEYWARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 January 1754.]

BEN; b. Africa; Gambia; lame Heyward, Daniel RUN AWAY, the beginning of March last, 4 Gambia new negro men, viz. Caesar, a tall slim yellow fellow, about 20 years of age, with a hair mole on one side of his face. Wally, a yellow fellow, near 6 feet high, very lusty, about 20 years of age, and a little ruptured. Duke, a black well made fellow, about 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and about 30 years of age. Ben, a short well set black fellow, about 5 feet 6 inches high, with one of his feet crooked. And in September last, a Gambia negro man named Justice, a slim fellow near 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and some of his fore teeth out. Any person that takes up and delivers them to the subscriber on the Indian Land, or the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each of them, and all reasonable charges, DANIEL HEYWARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 January 1754.]

JUSTICE; b. Africa; Gambia; ritual scarification Heyward, Daniel RUN AWAY, the beginning of March last, 4 Gambia new negro men, viz. Caesar, a tall slim yellow fellow, about 20 years of age, with a hair mole on one side of his face. Wally, a yellow fellow, near 6 feet high, very lusty, about 20 years of age, and a little ruptured. Duke, a black well made fellow, about 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and about 30 years of age. Ben, a short well set black fellow, about 5 feet 6 inches high, with one of his feet crooked. And in September last, a Gambia negro man named Justice, a slim fellow near 6 feet high, with several of his country marks down each side of his face, and some of his fore teeth out. Any person that takes up and delivers them to the subscriber on the Indian Land, or the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, shall receive Five Pounds reward for each of them, and all reasonable charges, DANIEL HEYWARD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 January 1754.]

CUDJOE; CUDJO; b. Africa; Angola; bricklayer Miles, Thomas RUN AWAY, an Angola Negro named Cudioe, about 18 years of age, a bricklayer by trade, carried with him his tools and a blanket, and had on one osnabrug and one negro cloth jacket, and negro cloth breeches. Whoever brings him to the work-house, or to Thomas Miles at Ashepoo, shall have 10 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 January 1754.]

WILTSHIRE Butler, William [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 February 1754.] See WILTSHIRE in other newspapers.

HARRY; wife: Clarinda; 1 son; 1 daughter Lloyd, William; Stiel, Robert RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 17th inst. (Febr.) a family of negroes, formerly belonging to Mr. Robert Stiel of the Congarees, and are supposed to be gone that way, viz. a fellow about 35

162 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database years of age, named Harry, who, as he received a wound in his left leg a few days before he went away, not yet well, may probably walk lame; his wife, named Clarinda, with their son about nine years old, and a daughter about six. Whoever harbours or entertains them, may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor: But whoever takes up and brings them to me or to the warden of the work-house shall have TEN POUNDS reward. WILLIAM LLOYD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1754.]

CLARINDA; husband: Harry; 1 son; 1 daughter Lloyd, William; Stiel, Robert RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 17th inst. (Febr.) a family of negroes, formerly belonging to Mr. Robert Stiel of the Congarees, and are supposed to be gone that way, viz. a fellow about 35 years of age, named Harry, who, as he received a wound in his left leg a few days before he went away, not yet well, may probably walk lame; his wife, named Clarinda, with their son about nine years old, and a daughter about six. Whoever harbours or entertains them, may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor: But whoever takes up and brings them to me or to the warden of the work-house shall have TEN POUNDS reward. WILLIAM LLOYD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1754.]

ANONYMOUS BOY; mother: Clarinda; father: Harry; 1 sister Lloyd, William; Stiel, Robert RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 17th inst. (Febr.) a family of negroes, formerly belonging to Mr. Robert Stiel of the Congarees, and are supposed to be gone that way, viz. a fellow about 35 years of age, named Harry, who, as he received a wound in his left leg a few days before he went away, not yet well, may probably walk lame; his wife, named Clarinda, with their son about nine years old, and a daughter about six. Whoever harbours or entertains them, may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor: But whoever takes up and brings them to me or to the warden of the work-house shall have TEN POUNDS reward. WILLIAM LLOYD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1754.]

ANONYMOUS GIRL; mother: Clarinda; father: Harry; 1 brother Lloyd, William; Stiel, Robert RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 17th inst. (Febr.) a family of negroes, formerly belonging to Mr. Robert Stiel of the Congarees, and are supposed to be gone that way, viz. a fellow about 35 years of age, named Harry, who, as he received a wound in his left leg a few days before he went away, not yet well, may probably walk lame; his wife, named Clarinda, with their son about nine years old, and a daughter about six. Whoever harbours or entertains them, may expect to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor: But whoever takes up and brings them to me or to the warden of the work-house shall have TEN POUNDS reward. WILLIAM LLOYD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1754.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; sailor Katter, Alexander, Captain; Irving, James RUN away from Capt. Alexander Katter at Cape Fear, a negro man of a middle stature, with a very large head, his face much pitted with the small pox, and appears as if it was swelled, speaks good English, and is suspected to have come to this province with an intent to ship himself as a sailor for London. If any person will apprehend and bring the said negro to James Irving merchant in Charles Town, he shall have TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 February 1754.]

GEORGE; chimney-sweep Fraser, Alexander RUN AWAY from my Plantation at Goose-Creek, a short negro man named George, had on a blue

163 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database coat and brass buttons, was formerly a chimney-sweeper, and well known in town. Whoever delivers him to me shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. I have to sell three tracts of land.... Alexander Fraser. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 March 1754.]

VENUS Harrison, James; Guy, Mrs.; Hoyland, Mrs. RUN away from the Subscriber, a middle sized thin negro wench, named Venus, well known in town, and was bought lately of Mrs. Guy: Had on a white garlix gown, and a handkerchief about her head. Whoever brings her to the work-house, or to Mrs. Hoyland’s, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. James Harrison. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 9 April 1754.]

BOSTON; wife: Sue; daughter: Sib Michie, James; Quelch, Andrew; Cartwright, Mr. WHEREAS the Subscriber purchased at Mr. Cartwright’s vendue, in October last, three negroes, to wit, Boston, his wife Sue, and child Sib, (formerly the property of Mr. Andrew Quelch) who immediately after the sale absconded and never have come home since: These are therefore to promise a reward of Twenty Pounds current money to any white person, who shall apprehend and bring to the subscriber, or deliver to the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, the said negro man Boston, Ten Pounds for the said wife Sue, and Five Pounds for the said child Sib. And the subscriber having from information, good reason to suspect certain Persons of harbouring and entertaining the said slaves: These are to certify such persons, that on full proof thereof, being laid before the subscriber, he is determined to prosecute the offender or offenders for the said offence (which is now become very grievous) with the utmost severity. And these are further to certify the said negroes, that if they will within one month from this date, come home to their master, they shall be entirely forgiven. and the punishment notwithstanding 6 months absence, totally remitted. April 15th, 1754. JAMES MICHIE [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 March 1754.]

SUE; husband: Boston; daughter: Sib Michie, James; Quelch, Andrew; Cartwright, Mr. WHEREAS the Subscriber purchased at Mr. Cartwright’s vendue, in October last, three negroes, to wit, Boston, his wife Sue, and child Sib, (formerly the property of Mr. Andrew Quelch) who immediately after the sale absconded and never have come home since: These are therefore to promise a reward of Twenty Pounds current money to any white person, who shall apprehend and bring to the subscriber, or deliver to the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, the said negro man Boston, Ten Pounds for the said wife Sue, and Five Pounds for the said child Sib. And the subscriber having from information, good reason to suspect certain Persons of harbouring and entertaining the said slaves: These are to certify such persons, that on full proof thereof, being laid before the subscriber, he is determined to prosecute the offender or offenders for the said offence (which is now become very grievous) with the utmost severity. And these are further to certify the said negroes, that if they will within one month from this date, come home to their master, they shall be entirely forgiven. and the punishment notwithstanding 6 months absence, totally remitted. April 15th, 1754. JAMES MICHIE [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 March 1754.]

SIB; mother: Sue; father: Boston Michie, James; Quelch, Andrew; Cartwright, Mr. WHEREAS the Subscriber purchased at Mr. Cartwright’s vendue, in October last, three negroes, to wit, Boston, his wife Sue, and child Sib, (formerly the property of Mr. Andrew Quelch) who immediately after the sale absconded and never have come home since: These are therefore to

164 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database promise a reward of Twenty Pounds current money to any white person, who shall apprehend and bring to the subscriber, or deliver to the warden of the work-house in Charles-Town, the said negro man Boston, Ten Pounds for the said wife Sue, and Five Pounds for the said child Sib. And the subscriber having from information, good reason to suspect certain Persons of harbouring and entertaining the said slaves: These are to certify such persons, that on full proof thereof, being laid before the subscriber, he is determined to prosecute the offender or offenders for the said offence (which is now become very grievous) with the utmost severity. And these are further to certify the said negroes, that if they will within one month from this date, come home to their master, they shall be entirely forgiven. and the punishment notwithstanding 6 months absence, totally remitted. April 15th, 1754. JAMES MICHIE [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 14 March 1754.]

JOHN COUTURE; mulatto Faucheraud, Charles; Fauchereaud RUN AWAY, a Mulatto fellow, almost white, named John Couture, about 5 feet 10 inches high, short sandy hair, dock’d almost like an Indian’s, had on white negro cloth jacket and breeches, and an osnabrug shirt, may attempt to pass for a freeman. Whoever brings him to the subscriber his master, or to the work-house, shall have 10 Ł reward. CHARLES FAUCHEREAUD. He may have other cloaths, and has taken with him a likely young negro fellow this country born, about 21 years of age. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1754.]

ANONYMOUS MAN; b. South-Carolina Fauchereaud, Charles RUN AWAY, a Mulatto fellow, almost white, named John Couture, about 5 feet 10 inches high, short sandy hair, dock’d almost like an Indian’s, had on white negro cloth jacket and breeches, and an osnabrug shirt, may attempt to pass for a freeman. Whoever brings him to the subscriber his master, or to the work-house, shall have 10 Ł reward. CHARLES FAUCHEREAUD. He may have other cloaths, and has taken with him a likely young negro fellow this country born, about 21 years of age. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1754.]

BOY; b. Africa; Guinea McLeod, John; Bell, Mr.; Jenys, Paul, estate of RUN AWAY FROM the subscriber on Edisto-Island, a Guiney negro fellow, named Boy, pretty old, tall, and round shouldered; he belonged formerly to Mr. Paul Jenys’s estate, and once to Mr. Bell on James Island. Whoever brings him to me, or carries him to the work-house, shall have 5 Ł reward. John McLeod. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 April 1754.]

POMPEY; his murder solicited Elliott, Joseph; Fitch, Stephen; Elliott, Thomas; Hartley, James RUN away in March last, from the subscriber, a negro fellow named Pompey, about six feet high, with a scar on one side of his nose; was formerly the property of Steph. Fitch, and it’s likely is harboured by his relations at Mr. Thomas Elliott’s and Mr. James Hartley’s plantations. Whoever takes up and delivers him to me, shall have TWENTY FIVE pounds reward; and if found arm’d, the same for his head. Joseph Elliott. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 July 1754.]

BEN; mustee; carpenter St. John, Miller RUN AWAY from the subscriber, the 18th of June last, a mustee slave named Ben, a house

165 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database carpenter by trade. Whoever takes up and delivers him to the warden of the work-house, or to me on my plantation, shall have Ten Pounds reward, lawful charges. MILLER ST. JOHN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 July 1754.]

MARCH; b. Africa; Angola Parsons, James; Collins, ; Balzegar, John ON Sunday the 7th Instant (July) ran away from the subscriber in Charles-Town, a very hairy, short, thick, chubby negro fellow, named March, between 30 and 40 years old, Angola born, formerly the property of Jonah Collins deceased, and lately belonging to John Balzegar of Orangeburgh: He had on when he went away, a checqued shirt, large osnabrug breeches with strings in the knees, an old hat cut in the form of a jockey cap, and an old homespun blue and white waistcoat; was lately bou’t [bought] at vendue, and it’s imagined that if he is not harboured in or about Charles Town, he is gone towards Orangeburgh or Santee: Whoever takes him up in any part of the province above 10 miles from Charles Town, shall have FIFTEEN POUNDS reward; and in the said town or within 10 miles thereof, Ten Pounds, on bringing him to James Parsons. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 July 1754.]

SIMON; b. South-Carolina Powell, George Gabriel; Price, Rice RUN AWAY from George Gabriel Powell, Esq; at Pedee, a likely negro boy named Simon, born in this country, speaks very good English, and is supposed to have come to Charles-Town, to attempt to escape on board of some vessel. Whoever takes up and delivers him to his master at Pedee aforesaid, or to Mr. Rice Price or the warden of the work-house, shall have a reward of Forty Shillings. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 July 1754.]

OUATEE Mackay, Patrick; Wigg, Colonel; Bullock, James, Esq.; Buchanan, William RUN AWAY from Capt. Patrick Mackay’s plantation at Joseph’s-Town in Georgia, the 15th of this instant July, a negro man named Ouatee, aged 37 years, full faced and well made, his size about 5 feet 6 inches; he is a very sensible fellow, speaks good English, and has lived in Barbados and Rhode Island, from which last place he was brought to Savannah last spring. He stole a canow at Tybee; and had with him some white and check’d shirts, a light colour’d cloth frock and breeches, an old beaver hat, and red worsted cap: The canow had two masts, and her inside and stern were painted white. Whoever secures the said negro, and delivers him at the work-house (if taken in Charles-Town or to the northward of it), or to Col. Wigg at Beaufort, James Bullock, Esq; at Ponpon, or Mr. William Buchanan at Combahee (if taken to the southward), shall receive TWENTY POUNDS reward of either of those gentlemen, or of the Printer of this paper. It is supposed the negro will endeavour to get on board some vessel. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 1 August 1754.]

PRINCE Laroche, Mary; Saxby, George; Wright, James; Austin & Laurens; Mathewes, Anthony; Matthews; Kennan, Henry RUN away from the subscriber in George-Town, about the middle of June last, a likely young black negro fellow, of a middle stature, named Prince, very well known in Charles-Town, whereabout it is supposed he will endeavour to conceal himself, having a wife at Mr. Henry Kennan; he formerly belonged to Mr. James Wright merchant at George-Town, then was sold at vendue in Charles-Town and purchased by George Saxby Esq. As he has a great many suits of cloaths, it’s impossible to describe his dress. Whoever will take up and deliver the said negro to Messrs. Austin & Laurens, Mr. Anthony Mathewes, or the warden of the work house shall have a

166 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database reward of 10 Ł currency, and if taken up at Winyah and deliver’d to me, 5 Ł . Mary Laroche. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 22 August 1754.]

JOCKEY; b. South-Carolina Guerry, James RUN AWAY, and supposed to be gone with two of Mr. Pringle’s negroes to the Indian Land, Jockey, a middle sized black fellow, born in the country, and speaks good English; had on a check shirt, osnabrug trowsers, and negro cloth jacket. Whoever brings him to me in St. Stephen’s parish, or to the work-house, shall have 5 Ł besides charges. James Guerry. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 August 1754.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #1 Pringle, Mr.; Guerry, James RUN AWAY, and supposed to be gone with two of Mr. Pringle’s negroes to the Indian Land, Jockey, a middle sized black fellow, born in the country, and speaks good English; had on a check shirt, osnabrug trowsers, and negro cloth jacket. Whoever brings him to me in St. Stephen’s parish, or to the work-house, shall have 5 Ł besides charges. James Guerry. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 August 1754.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #2 Pringle, Mr.; Guerry, James RUN AWAY, and supposed to be gone with two of Mr. Pringle’s negroes to the Indian Land, Jockey, a middle sized black fellow, born in the country, and speaks good English; had on a check shirt, osnabrug trowsers, and negro cloth jacket. Whoever brings him to me in St. Stephen’s parish, or to the work-house, shall have 5 Ł besides charges. James Guerry. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 August 1754.]

MARMILIO; b. Africa?; ritual scarification? Adams, Robert RUN AWAY, or stolen, in July last, a likely negro boy nam’d Marmilio, about 14 years old, mark’d on the outside of both his arms, has been near 3 years in the province, and spoke very good English for that time; had on (when miss’d) a blue coat and breeches, and worsted cap. If taken or found within 20 miles of my plantation at Wassamsaw, and there deliver’d, or such information given that he may be got, I’ll give 5 Ł reward, and in proportion if taken at a greater distance: But I’ll give 20 Ł to any that shall convict any white person (and 5 Ł if a negro) of stealing, entertaining or harbouring the said boy. ROBERT ADAMS. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 5 September 1754.]

DAVY Perroneau, Henry RUN AWAY on the 3d Instant, a young negro fellow named Davy, well known in this town: Whoever takes up and delivers him to the warden of the work house, or to the subscriber, shall have Ten Pounds reward. Henry Peronneau. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 September 1754.]

JEMMY; b. Africa Gourdy, Robert; Livie, McQueen & Co. RUN AWAY from a waggon going to 96 [Ninety-Six, SC], belonging to Robert Gourdy, a new negro man named Jemmy, of a midling stature, pretty yellow, and seems to be about 22 or 23 years of age; he had on a check’d shirt, and his hands were pinioned with a white rope when he got away. Whoever takes up and brings him to the work house, or secures him and gives an account where he may be had, shall be well rewarded by Livie, McQueen, & Comp.

167 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 September 1754.]

JEMMY; b. South-Carolina Pringle, Robert RUN away on the 15th of June last, from Wambaw creek, Santee, two young likely negro men, this country born, named Jemmy and Nero, formerly belonged to Newbury plantation near the Lieutenant-Governor’s, and are supposed to be gone to the southward. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the subscriber, or to the warden of the work-house, shall have Forty Pounds reward, with all reasonable charges, or Twenty Pounds for either of them. Robert Pringle. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 October 1754.]

NERO; b. South-Carolina Pringle, Robert; Lieutenant-Governor ? RUN away on the 15th of June last, from Wambaw creek, Santee, two young likely negro men, this country born, named Jemmy and Nero, formerly belonged to Newbury plantation near the Lieutenant-Governor’s, and are supposed to be gone to the southward. Whoever takes up and delivers them to the subscriber, or to the warden of the work-house, shall have Forty Pounds reward, with all reasonable charges, or Twenty Pounds for either of them. Robert Pringle. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 October 1754.]

JEFFERY Skinner, George; Neyle, Sampson; Stiles, Mr.; Weaver, Robert; Gadsden, Christopher RUN away on the 3d of Sept. last, a short well-set negro man, named Jeffery, long visaged, speaks good English, and belonged formerly to Mr. Stiles on James-Island, and to Mr. Sampson Neyle in Charles Town. Whoever takes up and delivers him to Mr. Christopher Gadsden in Charles-Town, or to Mr. Robert Weaver in George Town, shall have 5 Ł reward of George Skinner. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 October 1754.]

TONEY; wife: Elsy Fogartie, Stephen RUN away, about the middle of September last and supposed to be harbour’d in and about St. Thomas’s parish, a negro man named Toney, and his wife Elsy, had on white negro cloth cloathing: Whoever takes & delivers them to me in the above parish, or to the warden of the work house, shall have as a reward Five Pounds; but whoever entertains or harbours them, will be prosecuted by Stephen Fogartie. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 October 1754.]

ELSY; husband: Toney Fogartie, Stephen RUN away, about the middle of September last and supposed to be harbour’d in and about St. Thomas’s parish, a negro man named Toney, and his wife Elsy, had on white negro cloth cloathing: Whoever takes & delivers them to me in the above parish, or to the warden of the work house, shall have as a reward Five Pounds; but whoever entertains or harbours them, will be prosecuted by Stephen Fogartie. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 October 1754.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #1; b. Africa Blake, Daniel RUN away from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, about 3 weeks ago, six new negroes, viz. two stout fellows, three wenches, and one boy; one of the fellows of a yellowish complexion. Whoever brings them to me, shall have a reward of 5 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 shi. [shillings] for each of the others. Nov. 21, 1754. DANIEL BLAKE.

168 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 November 1754.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #2; b. Africa Blake, Daniel RUN away from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, about 3 weeks ago, six new negroes, viz. two stout fellows, three wenches, and one boy; one of the fellows of a yellowish complexion. Whoever brings them to me, shall have a reward of 5 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 shi. [shillings] for each of the others. Nov. 21, 1754. DANIEL BLAKE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 November 1754.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN #1; b. Africa Blake, Daniel RUN away from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, about 3 weeks ago, six new negroes, viz. two stout fellows, three wenches, and one boy; one of the fellows of a yellowish complexion. Whoever brings them to me, shall have a reward of 5 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 shi. [shillings] for each of the others. Nov. 21, 1754. DANIEL BLAKE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 November 1754.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN #2; b. Africa Blake, Daniel RUN away from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, about 3 weeks ago, six new negroes, viz. two stout fellows, three wenches, and one boy; one of the fellows of a yellowish complexion. Whoever brings them to me, shall have a reward of 5 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 shi. [shillings] for each of the others. Nov. 21, 1754. DANIEL BLAKE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 November 1754.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN #3; b. Africa Blake, Daniel RUN away from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, about 3 weeks ago, six new negroes, viz. two stout fellows, three wenches, and one boy; one of the fellows of a yellowish complexion. Whoever brings them to me, shall have a reward of 5 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 shi. [shillings] for each of the others. Nov. 21, 1754. DANIEL BLAKE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 November 1754.]

ANONYMOUS BOY; b. Africa Blake, Daniel RUN away from the Subscriber’s plantation near Dorchester, about 3 weeks ago, six new negroes, viz. two stout fellows, three wenches, and one boy; one of the fellows of a yellowish complexion. Whoever brings them to me, shall have a reward of 5 Ł for each of the fellows, and 40 shi. [shillings] for each of the others. Nov. 21, 1754. DANIEL BLAKE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 21 November 1754.]

CUPID; b. Africa Wright, James; Jordan, James RUN or rambled away from my plantation at Wambaw, about the beginning of October last, a new negro man named Cupid, supposed to be about 22 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, very black, and smooth face, and speaks little or no English. Whoever takes up and delivers him to Mr. John Jordan at the above plantation, or to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward, over and above what is allow’d by law. James Wright. Dec. 10th. 1754. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 12 December 1754.]

DIAH

169 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Stongan, Adam (minor); Stongan, Mrs.; Shokel, Adam Whereas the negro wench lately advertised in this paper by the name of Diah, belonging to Adam Stongan a minor, hath lately run away: This is therefore to forewarn all persons not to harbour, entertain or employ the said wench, on pain of being prosecuted with the greatest severity: nor is any person to hire her, but from the said Stongan’s mother, who will give a reward of 40 shi. [shillings] to any white person that will deliver the said wench to Adam Shokel in Charles-Town, or 20 shi. [shillings] to a negro. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 December 1754.]

TOBY; b. South-Carolina?; mustee; cooper; carpenter Sacheverell, Thomas RUN AWAY the 20th of January, 1755, from the subscriber at Ponpon, a likely mustee fellow named Toby, a cooper and carpenter by trade: He took his cloaths with him, and is supposed to have gone on horseback some distance. Any person that will bring him to the said subscriber, shall have 10 Ł currency reward, and all reasonable charges paid. Thomas Sacheverell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 January 1755.]

RENTE; RENTEY; mulatto Prue, John; Dandridge, Joseph RUN AWAY from the subscriber at Stono, a young likely mulatto fellow, named Rente, about 20 years of age, wears short curl’d hair, and had on a red pea jacket, and white negro cloth jacket and breeches, but took other cloaths with him, and a horse. As he may attempt to get out of the province, all masters of vessels and others, are cautioned against carrying off, harbouring, or entertaining the said slave, on pain of being prosecuted. A reward of Ten Pounds will be given to any person who delivers him to Mr. John Prue in Charles-Town, or to Joseph Dandridge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 January 1755.]

SIMON; b. South-Carolina Russell, Stephen; Russell, George; Graves, Thomas Run away from Stephen Russell’s plantation on James Island, a negro man named Simon, this country born, had on when he went away a blue fearnought jacket, and blue negro cloth breeches. Whoever takes up and delivers him to me in Beaufort, or to Thomas Graves on James-Island, shall have 5 Ł reward, and all reasonable charges allowed. George Russell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 30 January 1755.]

PRINCE; b. West Indies Holmes, Isaac Run Away about six Weeks since, a negro boy, about 17 years of age, West India born, named Prince, has a large scar on his neck, very black complexion, and a sullen ill-natur’d countenance, supposed to be harboured in or about town. Whoever delivers him to Isaac Holmes in Broad- street, or the warden of the work-house, shall receive Five Pounds reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 February 1755.]

ANONYMOUS WOMAN; b. South-Carolina Showrer, George; Mickleroy, Mrs.; McIlroy; Fitch, Jonathan; West, Mr. Run Away in November last, a likely lusty yellow wench, about 26 years old, has a remarkable wart on the left cheek, and is this country born: Formerly belonged to Jonathan Fitch, and afterwards to Mrs. Mickleroy, supposed to be gone towards Mr. West’s cowpen at Santee. Whoever brings her to me at Hyde-Park plantation in Cacaw Swamp, shall have 10 Ł reward. George Showrer. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 February 1755.]

170 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database TONEY Gibbons, William [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 March 1755.] See TONEY in other newspapers.

JACK; mulatto Chapon, Henry; Steel, Captain; Austin & Laurens Run Away from on board the Ship Peggy, Capt. Steel, about a fortnight ago, a mulatto fellow, named Jack, belonging to the late Mr. Henry Chapon, his age between 30 and 40, is a short, well set man, had on when he went away, a brown cloth jacket, with yellow mettle [metal] buttons, and under it another jacket of blue and white strip’d flannel, a pair of bluish stockings. If any one shall apprehend him, and deliver him to the subscribers, shall have Ten Pounds reward: And if any one shall harbour or entertain him, they will be severely prosecuted by AUSTIN & LAURENS. March 15th, 1755. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 March 1755.]

ANTHONY; b. South-Carolina Belin, Alard; Belin, Allard RUN AWAY from the subscriber, in February 1749-50, a Carolina-born, likely, black, well made fellow, near 6 feet high, named Anthony (but, being a sharp settled fellow, is supposed to have altered his name) and about 27 years of age. And as I am well inform’d that he is in the province of North-Carolina, I will give ONE HUNDRED POUNDS currency as a reward, besides reasonable charges, to any person that shall deliver the said fellow to me. ALARD BELIN. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 March 1755.]

LUCINDA; b. West Indies Christie, Henry Run away on the 16th of March last, from the subscriber, a young lusty negro woman, named Lucinda, West-India born, speaks very good English, very well known in Charles Town, being very much pitted with the small pox, and has lost two of her fore teeth. Whoever takes her up and delivers her to me, or to the warden of the work-house, or gives such intelligence where she may be found, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] currency reward; but whoever harbours or entertains the said negro wench, shall and may depend, if discovered, to be prosecuted according as the law directs. Henry Christie. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 April 1755.]

WALLY; b. South-Carolina Rivers, George; Hext, David (d) Run Away from the Subscriber, on the 20th of March last past, a tall, black, thick, country born, negro fellow, named Wally, who formerly belonged to Mr. David Hext, deceased. Any person who will take up the said fellow, and deliver him to the warden of the work house in Charles Town, or to me on James Island, shall have ten pounds reward. George Rivers. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 April 1755.]

NANCY Sheed, George [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 15 May 1755.] See NANCY in other newspapers.

MOON; fisherman Dart, Benjamin Run away from the Subscriber, a negro fellow, named Moon, a fisherman, well known in Charles-

171 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database Town. Whoever will deliver him to the warden of the work-house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward; and whoever entertains him, may expect to be prosecuted, by Benjamin Dart. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 29 May 1755.]

PRINCE; BULLOCK’S PRINCE; his murder solicited Wright, James; Jordan, John RUN AWAY from the subscriber’s plantation on Wambaw-Swamp, about two months ago, a negro man named Prince, and well known on Wando-Neck (where he is supposed to be harboured) by the name of Bullock’s Prince. Whoever will take up the said fellow, and deliver him to Mr. John Jordan at the aforesaid plantation, or to me in Charles Town, shall have Twenty Pounds reward: And if the said negro shall resist the person endeavouring to apprehend him, or shall attempt to escape from such person, the subscriber will give the same reward to any person who shall kill him, in either of the cases above mentioned. ALSO RUN AWAY from the above plantation, about 10 weeks ago, a new negro man named Cupid, who speaks very little English, supposed to be about 22 years of age, very black, smooth faced, and about five feet and an half high. Whoever takes him up and delivers him, shall receive Ten Pounds reward, over and above what is allowed by law, from JAMES WRIGHT. May 6th, 1755. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 June 1755.]

CUPID; b. Africa Wright, James; Jordan, John RUN AWAY from the subscriber’s plantation on Wambaw-Swamp, about two months ago, a negro man named Prince, and well known on Wando-Neck (where he is supposed to be harboured) by the name of Bullock’s Prince. Whoever will take up the said fellow, and deliver him to Mr. John Jordan at the aforesaid plantation, or to me in Charles Town, shall have Twenty Pounds reward: And if the said negro shall resist the person endeavouring to apprehend him, or shall attempt to escape from such person, the subscriber will give the same reward to any person who shall kill him, in either of the cases above mentioned. ALSO RUN AWAY from the above plantation, about 10 weeks ago, a new negro man named Cupid, who speaks very little English, supposed to be about 22 years of age, very black, smooth faced, and about five feet and an half high. Whoever takes him up and delivers him, shall receive Ten Pounds reward, over and above what is allowed by law, from JAMES WRIGHT. May 6th, 1755. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 19 June 1755.]

JACK; branded JC Cochran, John; Carne, Dr. Run away from the subscriber, about two months ago, two negro fellows, one named Jack, 6 feet high; the other Adam about 5 feet high, both aged upwards of 30 years, and branded on the breast J:C: Whoever brings the said negroes to his plantation at Ponpon, or to Doct. Carne in Charles- Town, shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 June 1755.]

ADAM; branded JC Cochran, John; Carne, Dr. Run away from the subscriber, about two months ago, two negro fellows, one named Jack 6 feet high; the other Adam about 5 feet high, both aged upwards of 30 years, and branded on the breast J:C: Whoever brings the said negroes to his plantation at Ponpon, or to Doct. Carne in Charles-Town, shall have 5 Ł reward. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 June 1755.]

CAESAR; b. Africa; Gambia; ritual scarification RUN AWAY from the subscriber, about two months ago, a negro man named Caesar, had on

172 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database brown negro cloth gown and trowsers, has his country (Gambia) marks on his cheeks and temples, with a remarkable scar on his right leg. Whoever takes up the said negro, and delivers hin to me in St. Thomas’s parish, or to the warden of the work house in Charles Town, shall have TEN POUNDS reward: But whoever harbours, entertains or conceals him, may expect to be prosecuted, by Alexander Garden. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 26 June 1755.]

MINGO; b. South-Carolina; wife: Willoughby Middleton, William RUN AWAY from the subscriber on Wadmelah [Wadmelaw], about 3 months since, a negro fellow named Mingo, about 45 years of age, this country born, and lame of one leg. Whoever secures him and delivers him to the warden of the work house or the subscriber, shall receive 5 Ł reward. He is well known in town, at Ashley ferry and the Horse shoe. Also run away, about 10 days ago, a negro man named Dick, and his wife Amelia, with their child Jenny, formerly belonging to Mr. John Little at the Round O: And a wench named Willoughby, wife to the above Mingo. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to the subscriber, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each of the grown negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 July 1755.]

WILLOUGHBY; husband: Mingo Middleton, William RUN AWAY from the subscriber on Wadmelah [Wadmelaw], about 3 months since, a negro fellow named Mingo, about 45 years of age, this country born, and lame of one leg. Whoever secures him and delivers him to the warden of the work house or the subscriber, shall receive 5 Ł reward. He is well known in town, at Ashley ferry and the Horse shoe. Also run away, about 10 days ago, a negro man named Dick, and his wife Amelia, with their child Jenny, formerly belonging to Mr. John Little at the Round O: And a wench named Willoughby, wife to the above Mingo. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to the subscriber, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each of the grown negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 July 1755.]

DICK; wife: Amelia; daughter: Jenny Middleton, William; Little, John RUN AWAY from the subscriber on Wadmelah [Wadmelaw], about 3 months since, a negro fellow named Mingo, about 45 years of age, this country born, and lame of one leg. Whoever secures him and delivers him to the warden of the work house or the subscriber, shall receive 5 Ł reward. He is well known in town, at Ashley ferry and the Horse shoe. Also run away, about 10 days ago, a negro man named Dick, and his wife Amelia, with their child Jenny, formerly belonging to Mr. John Little at the Round O: And a wench named Willoughby, wife to the above Mingo. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to the subscriber, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each of the grown negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 July 1755.]

AMELIA; husband: Dick; daughter: Jenny Middleton, William; Little, John RUN AWAY from the subscriber on Wadmelah [Wadmelaw], about 3 months since, a negro fellow named Mingo, about 45 years of age, this country born, and lame of one leg. Whoever secures him and delivers him to the warden of the work house or the subscriber, shall receive 5 Ł reward. He is well known in town, at Ashley ferry and the Horse shoe. Also run away, about 10 days ago, a negro man named Dick, and his wife Amelia, with their child Jenny, formerly belonging to Mr. John Little at the Round O: And a wench named Willoughby, wife to the above Mingo. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to the subscriber, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings]

173 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database reward for each of the grown negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 July 1755.]

JENNY; mother: Amelia; father: Dick Middleton, William; Little, John RUN AWAY from the subscriber on Wadmelah [Wadmelaw], about 3 months since, a negro fellow named Mingo, about 45 years of age, this country born, and lame of one leg. Whoever secures him and delivers him to the warden of the work house or the subscriber, shall receive 5 Ł reward. He is well known in town, at Ashley ferry and the Horse shoe. Also run away, about 10 days ago, a negro man named Dick, and his wife Amelia, with their child Jenny, formerly belonging to Mr. John Little at the Round O: And a wench named Willoughby, wife to the above Mingo. Whoever secures them in the work-house, or delivers them to the subscriber, shall receive 40 shi. [shillings] reward for each of the grown negroes. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 July 1755.]

TOM Lloyd, Thomas; Whitaker, Mr. RUN away from the subscriber, above 12 months ago, a tall negro man named Tom, well known in Charles-Town (where he always lived) and formerly belonged to Mr. Whitaker: ’Tis supposed he is harboured by some negroes on Ashley-River. Whoever apprehends the said negro, and delivers him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward: And whoever can and will prove that he has been harboured by any white person, shall receive a reward of 20 Ł. If he will voluntarily return in one month from this 17th of July 1755, his absence will be overlook’d. THOMAS LLOYD. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 July 1755.]

JACK; b. Africa; Angola Powers, Richard RUN AWAY on the 4th Instant, a short, thick, well limb’d, down-looking, thick lip’d Angola negro fellow, 5 feet high, 22 years old, named Jack, well known in Charles-Town; had on a check shirt, coarse narrow osnabrug trowsers, and a strip’d handkercher about his head; supposed to be harbour’d in town or on the neck [Charlestown Neck]: Any white person that takes up and delivers him to me, shall have 3 Ł, a negro 40 shi. [shillings] and I will give 5 Ł reward to any person that proves by whom the said run-away is harboured, being determined to prosecute all offenders of that sort. Richard Powers. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 17 July 1755.]

JUNE Ward, John, Jr.; Reid, Patrick (d) RUN AWAY about ten days ago, a young negro fellow named June, formerly belonging to Mr. Patrick Reid deceased: He is well known in Charles-Town, where it’s supposed he is harboured. Any person who will deliver him to the warden of the work-house or the subscriber, shall have 3 Ł reward. John Ward, jun. June 19, 1755. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 24 July 1755.]

APPEE; LONDON; b. West Indies?; St. Croix? Bull, Arthur; Box, Mr.; Stuart, Mr. RUN AWAY in January last, a middle sized, middle aged negro fellow, named London but his country name is Appee: He came from St. Croix last year, speaks broken English, and has several bullet scars in his arms and under the waistband of his breeches; had on a white negro cloth jacket and trowsers, also crocus trowsers and a woollen cap; and took a gun; shot pouch, and some powder and shot with him. Whoever delivers him to Mr. Box at Mr. Stuart’s store in Beaufort, or

174 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database to the warden of the work house in Charles-Town, shall have 10 Ł reward, of Arthur Bull. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 3 July 1755.]

MARIA Nelme, Eleanor [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 31 July 1755.] See MARIA in other newspapers.

JULY Lloyd, William RUN AWAY from the subscriber’s plantation on Wando-Neck, about 6 weeks ago, a negro man named July, a short fellow, remarkably black, and pitted with the small-pox, supposed to be harboured about Ashley-River. where he formerly lived. Whoever brings him to the work-house or delivers him to the subscriber, shall be rewarded with 5 Ł cur[rency]. William Lloyd. Aug. 5, 1755. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 7 August 1755.]

LONDON Carne, Samuel; Crawford, David [Other matters]...SAMUEL CARNE. RUN from the said Samuel Came, a young negro fellow, well known in Charles-Town, named London; he formerly belonged to Mr. David Crawford. Whoever harbours or entertains the said negro, may depend upon being prosecuted according to law: If delivered to me or the warden of the work-house, 40 shi. [shillings] reward and all reasonable charges. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 September 1755.]

JULY Lloyd, William; Cockfield, Barnaby RAN AWAY fron the subscriber’s plantation on Wando neck, about 4 months ago, a negro man named July, who did formerly belong to Barnaby Cockfield of Ashley River, and is supposed to be harboured thereabout. ALSO RAN AWAY from Charles-Town, a negro man well known by the name of Bacchus, about 25 years of age, well made, of a yellowish conplexion, and generally wears a yellowish short woollen jacket; a very sensible fellow and speaks good English. I HEREBY forewarn any person or persons, on their peril, to harbour or conceal either of the said fellows: But whosoever will bring them to the work house or the subscriber, shall have a reward of Five Pounds currency for the first, and Ten Pounds for the latter, and all reasonable expences paid by William Lloyd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 October 1755.]

BACCHUS Lloyd, William RAN AWAY fron the subscriber’s plantation on Wando neck, about 4 months ago, a negro man named July, who did formerly belong to Barnaby Cockfield of Ashley River, and is supposed to be harboured thereabout. ALSO RAN AWAY from Charles-Town, a negro man well known by the name of Bacchus, about 25 years of age, well made, of a yellowish conplexion, and generally wears a yellowish short woollen jacket; a very sensible fellow and speaks good English. I HEREBY forewarn any person or persons, on their peril, to harbour or conceal either of the said fellows: But whosoever will bring them to the work house or the subscriber, shall have a reward of Five Pounds currency for the first, and Ten Pounds for the latter, and all reasonable expences paid by William Lloyd. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 October 1755.]

175 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database LONDON; patroon; boatman Logan, George RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a tall, lusty, sensible negro fellow, call’d London, who is well known in Charles-Town as well as in most parts of the country; he was for many years patroon of my wood boat, and it’s thought will be harboured in or about town. Whoever delivers him to the warden of the work house, or to me at Ponpon, shall receive 10 Ł reward. George Logan. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 2 October 1755.]

BESS; mustee Cater, Stephen RUN AWAY from the subscriber, about a month since, a mustee wench named Bess, Whoever delivers her to the subscriber or the warden of the work house, shall have 40 shi. [shillings] reward. And if any person can and will inform of her being harboured by any white person, such informant shall, upon conviction of the offender receive 20 Ł from Stephen Cater. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 23 October 1755.]

MOLL Tucker, Edward; Savage,William, Captain Run away FROM Edward Tucker, a negro wench named MOLL, formerly belonging to Capt. Wm. Savage, and well known in Charles-Town, where she is suspected to be harboured. Whoever does harbour or entertain her, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost rigor. Two Dollars reward will be paid to any person that carries her to the work house. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 13 November 1755.]

PETER; b. South-Carolina White, James; Gadsden, Mr. Run away FROM the subscriber’s plantation, in Christ-Church Parish, the 16th instant, the 5 following negroes, viz. Peter, a lusty well set fellow, country born, about 30 years old, has a large mark on his stomach. Adam and Abraham, both this country born, aged about 20 years. Cupid, a Gold-Coast negro, a tall slim fellow, Tom, a lusty well set Angola negro, speaks tolerable good English. Whoever secures in the Work house or delivers them to me at my plantation, or to Mr. Gadsden in Charles-Town, shall have 20 pounds for Peter, and 10 pounds for the others, with all lawful charges. JAMES WHITE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 November 1755.]

ADAM; b. South-Carolina White, James; Gadsden, Mr. Run away FROM the subscriber’s plantation, in Christ-Church Parish, the 16th instant, the 5 following negroes, viz. Peter, a lusty well set fellow, country born, about 30 years old, has a large mark on his stomach. Adam and Abraham, both this country born, aged about 20 years. Cupid, a Gold-Coast negro, a tall slim fellow, Tom, a lusty well set Angola negro, speaks tolerable good English. Whoever secures in the Work house or delivers them to me at my plantation, or to Mr. Gadsden in Charles-Town, shall have 20 pounds for Peter, and 10 pounds for the others, with all lawful charges. JAMES WHITE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 November 1755.]

ABRAHAM; b. South-Carolina White, James; Gadsden, Mr. Run away FROM the subscriber’s plantation, in Christ-Church Parish, the 16th instant, the 5 following negroes, viz. Peter, a lusty well set fellow, country born, about 30 years old, has a large mark on his stomach. Adam and Abraham, both this country born, aged about 20 years. Cupid, a Gold-Coast negro, a tall slim fellow, Tom, a lusty well set Angola negro, speaks tolerable good

176 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database English. Whoever secures in the Work house or delivers them to me at my plantation, or to Mr. Gadsden in Charles-Town, shall have 20 pounds for Peter, and 10 pounds for the others, with all lawful charges. JAMES WHITE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 November 1755.]

CUPID; b. Africa; Gold Coast White, James; Gadsden, Mr. Run away FROM the subscriber’s plantation, in Christ-Church Parish, the 16th instant, the 5 following negroes, viz. Peter, a lusty well set fellow, country born, about 30 years old, has a large mark on his stomach. Adam and Abraham, both this country born, aged about 20 years. Cupid, a Gold-Coast negro, a tall slim fellow, Tom, a lusty well set Angola negro, speaks tolerable good English. Whoever secures in the Work house or delivers them to me at my plantation, or to Mr. Gadsden in Charles-Town, shall have 20 pounds for Peter, and 10 pounds for the others, with all lawful charges. JAMES WHITE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 November 1755.]

TOM; b. Africa; Angola White, James; Gadsden, Mr. Run away FROM the subscriber’s plantation, in Christ-Church Parish, the 16th instant, the 5 following negroes, viz. Peter, a lusty well set fellow, country born, about 30 years old, has a large mark on his stomach. Adam and Abraham, both this country born, aged about 20 years. Cupid, a Gold-Coast negro, a tall slim fellow, Tom, a lusty well set Angola negro, speaks tolerable good English. Whoever secures in the Work house or delivers them to me at my plantation, or to Mr. Gadsden in Charles-Town, shall have 20 pounds for Peter, and 10 pounds for the others, with all lawful charges. JAMES WHITE. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 20 November 1755.]

LONDON Fraser, Alexander; Sanders, Abraham, Captain RUN AWAY from my plantation at Goose-Creek, a negro fellow named London, formerly belonged to Capt. Abraham Sanders at 4 holes [Four Hole Swamp], has remarkable large legs, and is supposed to be harboured there or at Wampee, where the said Sanders had a place: Whoever delivers him to me, shall have 5 pounds reward....Alexander Fraser. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1755.]

FRANK; b. South-Carolina; his murder solicited Smith, Thomas RUN away from the subscriber’s plantation on Back River, the 20th of December 1754, a negro man named Frank, this country born, about 24 years of age, has a scar over one of his eyes, and is of a blackish complexion. Whoever brings him alive to me shall have a reward of 10 pounds and 20 pounds for his head: But whoever harbours or conceals him shall be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the law. Thomas Smith. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1755.]

LONDON Bodell, Leonard; Depaz, Isaac; de Paz RUN AWAY, a negro fellow about 35 years of age, named London, formerly belonging to Isaac Depaz; had on when he went away, a brown coat with brass buttons, oznabrug trowsers, and strip’d woolen Cap. Whoever takes up and delivers him to me in Charles-Town, shall have 5 pounds reward. Leonard Bodell. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 27 November 1755.]

177 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database LONDON; lame; wife: Bess Snow, Robert; Stuard, Robert; Stuart; Steward RUN away from Robert Snow of Cape Fear [North Carolina], 2 negroes, one named London, lame in one hand; the other Bess, has short thick legs, and branded in the breast: They are man and wife, and were decoyed away by one Robert Stuard, who was overseer to the said Robert Snow. Whoever delivers them to the said Snow, shall have a reward of 3 pounds sterling for each. ALSO run away supposed to be decoy’ d by the same person, a tall negro man named London, 6 feet high belonging to Mr. Patter at the ferry of Old-Town creek. Whoever takes him up shall be very amply rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1755.]

BESS; branded; husband: London Snow, Robert; Stuard, Robert; Stuart; Steward RUN away from Robert Snow of Cape Fear [North Carolina], 2 negroes, one named London, lame in one hand; the other Bess, has short thick legs, and branded in the breast: They are man and wife, and were decoyed away by one Robert Stuard, who was overseer to the said Robert Snow. Whoever delivers them to the said Snow, shall have a reward of 3 pounds sterling for each. ALSO run away supposed to be decoy’d by the same person, a tall negro man named London, 6 feet high, belonging to Mr. Patter at the ferry of Old-Town creek. Whoever takes him up shall be very amply rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1755.]

LONDON Patter, Mr. RUN away from Robert Snow of Cape Fear, 2 negroes, one named London, lame in one hand; the other Bess, has short thick legs, and branded in the breast: They are man and wife, and were decoyed away by one Robert Stuard, who was overseer to the said Robert Snow. Whoever delivers them to the said Snow, shall have a reward of 3 pounds sterling for each. ALSO run away supposed to be decoy’d by the same person, a tall negro man named London, 6 feet high, belonging to Mr. Patter at the ferry of Old-Town creek. Whoever takes him up shall be very amply rewarded. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 4 December 1755.]

CUFFEE; mutilated Roche, Francis; Wilkins, RUN away from the subscriber about 7 months past, a negro man named Cuffee, about 33 years of age, has all his toes burnt off, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and was formerly the propertv of Mr. Obadiah Wilkins, on John’s Island [Johns Island]: He is supposed to be harboured by some person at the Indian land. Whoever delivers him to the warden of the work house, or to me on the head of Cooper river, shall receive 5 pounds reward; but whoever harbours him, if it can be proved against them, will be prosecuted to the utmost extent of the law. Francis Roche. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 11 December 1755.]

MOLL; mustee Cochran, John; Carne, Samuel, Dr. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about three months ago, a mustee wench named Moll, aged about forty years. Whoever brings her to my plantation at Ponpon, or to Doct. Samuel Carne in Charles Town, shall have a reward of TEN POUNDS, from John Cochran. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 18 December 1755.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #1; b. Africa; Gambia Yonge, Francis

178 Nova Scotia Museum Black Cultural Database RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 1st of December 1755, two (Gambia) new negro men, had on, each of them, when they went away, a white negro cloth jacket, a sort of under frock, breeches, boots, and their shoes, and carried with them 3 new blankets. Whoever delivers them to me, shall have 5 Ł currency as a reward, and all reasonable charges paid by Francis Yonge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 December 1755.]

ANONYMOUS MAN #1; b. Africa; Gambia Yonge, Francis RUN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 1st of December 1755, two (Gambia) new negro men, had on, each of them, when they went away, a white negro cloth jacket, a sort of under frock, breeches, boots, and their shoes, and carried with them 3 new blankets. Whoever delivers them to me, shall have 5 Ł currency as a reward, and all reasonable charges paid by Francis Yonge. [South-Carolina Gazette. Charlestown, SC. 25 December 1755.]

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