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SAM and I ran from James McFadin’s farm in Brazoria County, Texas in November, 1850; we might have traveled through the swamps and forests towards the Mississippi River in Arkansas, where SAM had family. We were still free in February 1851. My name was JONAS. #blackhistory #slavery #Texas
FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD, if taken out of the State of Texas, $200 if taken within the State and delivered to me at my farm, or one-half of the above reward for the delivery of either of the negroes.--Ranaway from the subscriber on the 2d inst., from his farm, three miles from Brazoria, Texas, two negro men; one by the name of JONAS, about 22 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, very stout made and very black; with white teeth, low forehead; has a surly, grum look, or countenance; is bow-legged, with a quick step, and speaks quick. Had on when he left, striped bos tick pants, dirty white blanket coat, white wool hat, horse-hide boots. Jonas can read and write, has with him a pocket compass, was raised in St. Louis, Missouri; he frequently uses the expression, ""deg on it."" The other negro is named SAM. He is about 36 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, stout and well made.--Sam's complexion is what would be called a dark copper color; he has a good countenance; has a peculiar
December 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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In March 1850, I ran with my wife DARCUS, sometimes called ROSE, away from the farm of Moses Austin Bryan in Brazoria, Texas. We had been brought there from Washington County, TX 100 miles to the northwest. We evaded capture through December 1850. My name was NED. #blackhistory #slavery #texas
$150 Reward RAN away from the county of Brazoria, on the first day of March, a mulatto man named Ned, about 26 years old, and his wife, a black woman named Darcus or Rose, about 28 years old. These negroes were purchased of B. Gillespie Esq. by Mr. A. Bryan in the fall of 1848, and will probably make their way to Washington County or the Falls of the Brazos, as they have lived in that neighborhood. The above reward will be paid for the recovery of said negroes or any information that will lead to their recovery. Said negroes are for sale on favorable terms. A. J. AUSTIN, & CO. Washington, March 7th, 1850. 3-tf Texas Ranger 1850-12-02
December 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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I ran from merchant Edward W. Duval of Bladensburg, MD in November 1850, and managed to evade him for at least a few weeks. I was too easy to identify with one eye gone, so I hid well. I called myself JACOB CAMEL. #slavery #BlackHistory #Maryland
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD Ran away from the subscriber, living in Bladensburg, Prince George's county, Maryland, on Friday, Nov. 20, 1850. negro man calling himself JACOB CAMEL, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches in height, dark colour, left eye out, stammers when spoken to; had on when he left a common kersey coat, striped cotton pantaloons and glazed leather cap. I will give fifty dollars for the apprehension and security of said negro so that I get him. EDW'D. W. DUVALL. d2 8t* Baltimore Sun 1850-12-02
November 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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I ran from James K. Melvin about November 1850; his mother’s farm was at Cypress Creek in Bladen County, NC, not far from Angola Swamp and Holly Shelter, where I might find a community of other fugitives to start a new life. I was called ANTHONY. #BlackHistory #slavery #freedomseekers
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, residing at Cypress Creek, Bladen county, his negro boy named ANTHONY. Said Anthony is about five feet six or seven inches high, yellow complexioned, with good countenance. He was purchased from WM. REAVES, on the 24th day of July, 1850. All persons are hereby forewarned against trading for or harboring him. I will give the above reward of Ten Dollars for his delivery to me or for his confinement in any Jail in the State so that I can get him again, or a reward of Fifty Dollars for proof sufficient to convict any white person of harboring him. JAS. K. MELVIN. Cypress Creek, Bladen co., N. C., Nov. 29, 1850 12-tf Wilmington Journal 1850-11-29
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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I ran from Wilmington, NC merchant William T. J. Vann in August of 1850, and I may have had friends or family to hide me. He advertised for me from November 1850 to February 1851, but hadn’t caught me. My name was MIKE. #blackhistory #slavery #WilmingtonNC
$20 REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 27th of August, a negro man named MIKE. I will pay the above reward for his delivery to me in Wilmington, or for his confinement in the Jail of New-Hanover county. The said negro is about 35 years old, and about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, stoops a little to the left when walking, and has some of his front teeth out. Nov. 29, 1850--[12-tf] WM. T. J. VANN. Wilmington Journal 1850-11-29
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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I was caught in Cumberland County, NC and put in the Fayetteville jail in November 1850, after running from Aiken, SC. I had been sold and sold again, and work on the railroad was too hard for a man my age. I was held in jail until February 1851. My name was SAM. #slavery #blackhistory
NOTICE. Taken up and committed to the Jail of Cumberland county, N. C., on Sunday the 17th inst., a negro man who says his name is SAM, and says he belongs to Mr Spralls of Georgia. He says he was carried to Richmond, Va. by a man named Geo. Moore, and sold to another man named Stark, who sold him to Mr Spralls. He was then carried to Aiken, S. C. and put to work on the Railroad. Said negro is 45 or 50 years of age, copper colored; 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high; and had on, when taken up, a grey colored frock coat, blue woollen pants, and a cloth cap. The owner of said negro is hereby notified to come forward., prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. WM. L. CALLAIS, Jailor. Nov. 23, 1850. 613-tf North-carolinian 1850-11-23
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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My father WASHINGTON BURGESS, called CHARLES, and I ran from the Marlboro, Maryland plantation of Thomas Clagett on November 20, 1850. Clagett had almost 100 people working his plantation, and we hoped we wouldn’t be missed. My name was WILLIAM GASSAWAY. #BlackHistory #slavery
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, living near Upper Marlboro, Prince George's county. Md., on Wednesday, the 20th of November, two NEGRO MEN one known as CHARLES, who calls himself Washington Burgess, is about 53 years of age, black, stout made, stoops a little when walking, and is about 5 feet 8 inches high; no other marks recollected. The other WM. GASSAWAY son of Charles is about 5 feet 10 inches high, 22 or 23 years of age, stoutly made, and has a very bluff face. I will give $50 for the apprehension of the old man if taken out of the county, and $100 for the younger if taken out of the county; and one half for each if taken in the county. In either case they must be secured in jail or brought home. THOS. CLAGETT. n28 tf Baltimore Sun 1850-11-23
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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In Nov. 1850 we ran from the Phoenix gold mine in Cabarrus Co., about 25 miles northeast of Charlotte, NC. HENRY and BOB likely went to the area near Chambers Ferry on the Yadkin River; I went back to see my kin held in slavery by Elisabeth Payne near Lexington. My name was DICK.
50 Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the subscriber, at Phoenix Gold Mines, Cabarrus County, N.C., three Negro boys, HENRY, BOB and DICK. Henry, color black, is the property of Peter Kerns, of Rowan; Bob, copper color, formerly the property of Mr. Ellis, of Davidson, but now belonging to the heirs of George B. Douglas. These boys are believed to be lurking in the neighborhood of Chambers' Ferry, in Rowan or Davidson. Dick is of a copper color, also, is the property of the Widow Paine, of Lexington, and is supposed to be in the neighborhood of that Town. The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery of them, or a reasonable reward for either of them. Twenty dollars will be paid for the apprehension of Dick. E. MAUNEY, Manager Phoenix Mining Co. Nov. 21, 1850 -3t27pd Carolina Watchman 1850-11-21
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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I ran from the Broughton farm in Craven County, NC on Christmas 1849; I had been hired there by John Asa Beall Fitzgerald, who had inherited me from his father-in-law Lucas Benners. In 1870 he gave land to some of my freed relatives, but his widow took it back. My name was BEN. #slavery
$20 REWARD. THE above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend my negro man named BEN, and deliver him to the jailor of Craven county, or to any jailer in the State, so that I get him. Said negro formerly belonged to the estate of Lucas Benners dec’d. He left the premises of one Broughton, of Craven county, to whom he had been hired, about the 25th of December 1849, and is supposed to be still lurking in that neighborhood. Any person apprehending said negro will immediately notify the undersigned to what jail he has been committed. JOHN A. B. FITZGERALD. Waynesville, Haywood co. N. C. Nov. 5th 1850. 3w. 44 Newbernian And North Carolina Advocate 1850-11-19
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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In October 1850, I ran from the farm of James H. Gale in Still Pond, Kent County, Maryland. Gale was still looking for me in January 1851 but I was free. My name was JOE WRIGHT. #BlackHistory #slavery #freedomseekers
$200 REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of October last, a negro man named JOE WRIGHT. Said negro is about 21 or 22 years of age, dark skin, about 5 feet 2 or 4 inches high, well made and regularly featured. He took with him a fine dress black coat and pantaloons, a drab great coat, a new pair of grey kersey pantaloons, a cassinet roundabout, well worn and a fur hat and cap. I will give the above reward for the apprehension of said negro, if taken out of the State of Maryland; $100 if taken out of the county, and $50 if taken in the county, in any ease to be lodged in the jail at Chester Town. JAS. H. GALE Still Pond, Kent county, Md. Nov. 16, 1850-4w The Cecil Whig and Smyrna will copy the above four times, shall send bills to this office for collection. Kent News 1850-11-16
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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JUBA and I ran from Hiram Runnels’ plantation in Bowie County, Texas, about November 1850. We were close to the border with the Choctaw Nation, and we hoped to find friends there to help us get away. On Christmas Day 1850, Runnels readvertised for me alone. My name was KIT. #slavery #texas
$100 REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Bowie county, Texas, two negroes; Juba and Kit. The former is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, yellow or copper color, bushy hair, with a bald spot near the top of his head. Speaks quick and strong and shows the Indian in his speech. One thumb is disfigured by a bone felon. Looks to be about 35 or 40 years old. Kit is a low black fellow, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and rather slender. Stands rather crooked in the back and crooked in the legs. Four front teeth cut. Speaks very slow when spoken to. About 32 or 33 years old; but looks as old or older than Juba. I will give the above reward for the apprehension and delivery of both, or $50 for either. H. A. RUNNELS. November 13, 1850-22-tf. Choctaw Intelligencer 1850-11-13
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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In November 1850, I ran from Enoch Mills’ farm near Prince Frederick, Maryland. It was close enough to the Patuxent River that he thought I might have taken a boat to Baltimore, but I might have found another way to go North. My name was ROSETTA MORSIL. #slavery #blackhistory
$100 REWARD will be given by the undersigned for the apprehension of my NEGRO WOMAN, ROSETTA MORSIL, about 21 or 23 years of age, if taken out of the State of Maryland, and Fifty Dollars if taken in the State of Maryland-in either case to be delivered to me, or secured in jail so that I get her. She is of medium height, tolerably black, two joints of her fore finger of the right hand are stiff, and the finger smaller than the corresponding one of the left hand. I think it likely that she is trying to get to a free State, and has taken passage in some boat from the Patuxent river for Baltimore. ENOCH G. MILLS near Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Md. n4-tf Baltimore Sun 1850-11-13
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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When this ad was placed in November 1850, I was a free person of color; I lived in Kent County, Maryland, and I may have worked at Marshy Point Farm but maybe I tried to quit. I was 15 years old. My name was BILL RESIN. #blackhistory
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber on Friday, 8th instant., a BLACK BOY named BILL RESIN, about 15 years old, 4 feet 2 or 3 inches high, thick lips, has a mark on one of his knees from a burn. He took with him a pair tweed pants and coarse long boots, blue cassinet jacket and blue frock coat. The above reward will be paid on his delivery to me. JOB GARRETSON, Marshy Point Farm. n11 8t* Baltimore Sun 1850-11-11
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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I ran from William Major the 3rd and final time on November 4, 1850, after twice trying to escape from his Culpeper, VA farm to get to my aunt in Winchester. I may have gone to Washington, DC or to the north; he advertised until May 1851, but didn’t find me. My name was JUDY. #slavery #blackhistory
$100 REWARD Ran away from the subscriber, nine miles south of Culpeper Court house on the 4th of November, 1850, a mulatto woman named JUDY, about five feet high, 27 years of age; stoutly built, sandy colored hair; has a scar over or near the corner of the left eye : two upper front and several jaw teeth out, and has a twisted nail on the forefinger of one of her hands, caused by a bone felon. She has attempted twice before to get off; once got as far as Warrenton and to Front Royal. She has a number of acquaintances in Washington and Alexandria, and an aunt living in Winchester. I will give $100 if taken out of this State, and secured in jail so that I get her again; and $50 if taken in Winchester or its vicinity, or Alexandria or its adjoining counties. nov 8 tf W M. MAJOR Daily National Intelligencer 1850-11-08
November 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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In early October 1850, I ran from the Harrison County, Texas plantation of William S. Richardson, who had died of typhoid in May. His son Samuel ran a saw mill and left the running of the plantation to an overseer. I took guns with me for my escape. My name was WILLIS. #slavery #texas
Run Away. RAN AWAY from the plantation of W. S. Richardson, deceased, three miles northwest of Marshall, about the 4th of October, a negro boy named WILLIS, of the following description: Of a dark copper color, with a light spot on the under lip, about five feet ten inches in height, and well built. He had on cotton clothes and a white wool hat when he left. He also carried with him a double barrel gun--one a rifle, the other a shot gun, and a brace of pistols. Any information concerning said boy will be thankfully received or a liberal reward will be given for his apprehension and delivery to the Overseer at the plantation in this county. SAM J. RICHARDSON. November 2 tf. Texas Republican 1850-11-02
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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I ran or was taken from Henry Barringer, farmer of Rowan County, North Carolina, on October 30, 1850, when I was twelve years old. He advertised for me for two weeks, but I was gone. My name was MARY. #slavery #blackhistory #northcarolina
Stop the Runaway. RANAWAY or was persuaded off by some evil disposed person from the subscriber on the 30th inst., a negro girl named MARY, aged about 12 years, and yellow complected. Any person taking her up and giving the subscriber information will be liberally rewarded. Also for proof sufficient to convict any one of having tampered with her or of having persuaded her to runaway. Letters may be addressed to the subscriber at Salisbury; HENRY BARRINGER. Oct. 30, 1850. 25. Carolina Watchman 1850-10-31
November 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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I was caught in south Lavaca County, TX, and taken to the jail in adjacent Victoria County in October 1850. I did not speak English, but told them I worked with a ‘Capitan Manwell.’ I was held in jail until June of 1851, when I was probably sold for expenses. I was called JIM. #slavery #texas
A Runaway Negro was committed to the jail of Victoria County on the 28th instant. Said negro is quite black, is about 5 feet 7 inches high, about 40 years old, light made, has small hands, is narrow across the forehead, nose tolerable flat, and wears small whiskers. He says his name is Jim, and that he worked with a man whom he calls Capitan Manwell; but will not say when it was or where Manwell lives. Said man appears to be an African negro, and speaks a few words of Spanish and Congo, so mixed that it is difficult to understand what he says. He was arrested on the 25 th instant by Mister Richard Heath of Lavaca County, near the lower line of that county, and was committed to the jail of this county for safe keeping. The owner of said negro is therefore requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away. George W. Wright, Victoria, October 29, 1850-27-till found V.c. The Texian Advocate 1850-10-31
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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In September 1850, DANIEL and I ran from the Trapier plantation of Georgetown County, South Carolina, where James H. Trapier, a major in the SC state militia, lived with his cousins. We might have headed north in hope of freedom and honest work. My name was GABRIEL. #slavery #blackhistory
$200 Reward. RANAWAY from near Georgetown, S. C., in September last, two Negro Fellows, GABRIEL & DANIEL. GABRIEL is about 38 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, not very black, is very intelligent and a good Cooper. DANIEL is 34 years old, 5 feet 7 inches high, stout built, and very black ; has lost one or two front teeth. $100 will be paid for either of these negroes, delivered in Charleston. $200 for both. J. H. TRAPIER. Georgetown, S. C., Oct. 27th, 1850. 87 3t Raleigh Register 1850-10-30
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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On Monday, October 21, 1850, I ran from the Calvert County, Maryland plantation of Nathaniel Duke. My time of freedom was short, as I was caught in Charles County, a few miles to the west, on November 16, and thrown in jail there. My name was ISAAC KELSON. #slavery #blackhistory
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the subscriber, in Calvert county, on Monday, the 21st Inst., Negro man ISAAC, or ISAAC KELSON 28 years of age, about six feet high, well made, copper color, Short and knotty hair, thin beard, and a down look when spoken to. His cloths were white cotton and yarn jacket and pants; palm leaf hat, mixed cloth pea coat of a brown cast. The above reward will be given if taken out of Calvert county, and secured jail, so that I get him or $50 if taken in Calvert and so secured. He can be identified by applying at No 8, Light St, wharf. NATHANIEL DUKE. Baltimore Sun 1850-10-29
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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I ran from Judge Thomas B. Berry’s plantation in Charles County, Maryland in October 1850; I might have headed for Washington, DC, hoping for help from my friends, or tried to go north. My name was JIM ENDERSON or ANDERSON. #blackhistory #slavery #Maryland #freedomseekers
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. — Run away from the subscriber, living in Charles county, near Piscataway Post office, Maryland. on the 24th inst., negro boy JIM ENDERSON; or ANDERSON, about twenty years of age, copper colored, rather slender made, and about five feet seven or eight inches high. He has an uncle living near the Eastern Branch Bridge, with Mr. Wm. Madox; and an acquaintance living in the District of Columbia on Capitol Hill, by the name of Sophia Hill, a free woman of color. It is believed Jim had on when he left, a roundabout jacket of nankeen, black pants, and an old cloth cap. I will give twenty five dollars if taken any where in Maryland or in the District of Columbia, and one hundred dollars in any non-slaveholding State, and Secured so that I get him again. o 28-2t THOS. B. BERRY. Baltimore Sun 1850-10-28
October 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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In October 1850, I jumped ship in Baltimore and escaped from Captain Benjamin Shannonhouse of the schooner ‘Martha Ann Reid’. The ship had a regular route between Elizabeth City, NC, where I was from. The ship left and I stayed behind. I was called JACK. #slavery #blackhistory
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from my vessel, in this place, on the night of 24th October, my negro man JACK. He is about five feet, 6 inches high, stout built, and a little web footed; speaks quick when spoken to, has a grum look, and is about 28 years old. I have left the the matter in the hands of Messrs. Potee, Graham, and McKinley, Police Officers, No. 10 Frederick Street, Baltimore. Any persons communicating any information will be liberally rewarded. B.J. SHANNONHOUSE. o28 6t Baltimore Sun 1850-10-28
October 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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I ran from Joseph D. Murphy’s farm east of Clarkesville, Habersham County, Georgia in August 1850; I might have gone north into the woods of North Carolina from there. He was still looking for me in October. My name was WATT. #slavery #BlackHistory #freedomseekers
$10 Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber, 15 miles east of Clarksville, Ga., on the night of the 18th August last, a NEGRO MAN named WATT, 28 or 30 years of age; of a copper color, about 5 feet 7 inches in height, weighing 175 lbs. It is supposed he is in company with a yellow, well-dressed negro, reported by the negroes to have run from Coweta County, Ga. The above reward will be given to any person who will cause said negro to be delivered to any safe jail so that the subscriber can get him.--All communications concerning said boy will be directed to Walton's Ford, Habershem co., Ga. JOS. D. MURPHY. September 3, 1850. 9--6w. Hornet's Nest And True Southron 1850-10-19
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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ALECK and I were caught north of Austin, Texas in October, 1850, and taken to the Travis County jail; we may have been heading to Mexico. We were advertised until November 16th and then were likely auctioned off to cover jail expenses. My name was ELIAS and I was 16 years old. #slavery #blackhistory
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 12th day of October, 1851, two NEGRO BOYS who call their names ALECK and ELIAS, were apprehended by William H. Thompson, Daniel M’Kenzie and Nicholas Hays, as Runaway Slaves, about ten miles north of the city of Austin, and brought before George B. M’Closky, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Austin Precinct, county of Travis, who examined them and satisfied himself that they were runaway slaves, and ordered them to be placed in the county jail and safely kept till the proper owner should come forward, prove property, pay charges and take them away. Aleck is about 22 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has three front teeth out--two above and one below--and is quite black. Elias is about 16 or 18 years old, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, and is also black. The owner of said slaves is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take them away, or they will be dealt with as the law directs. October 14, 1850. 4w:9
October 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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I went north after running from Richmond, Virginia grocer John Clash; I got as far as Wilmington, North Carolina before I was caught and jailed. My name was SOLOMON. #BlackHistory #slavery #richmondva
TAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO the Jail of New Hanover County, North Carolina, a negro man about 25 years of age, who says his name is SOLOMON, and that he belongs to JOHN KLISH, of Richmond, Va. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. OWEN FENNELL, Sheriff, By JERE. NICHOLS, Jailor. Wilmington, Oct. 9, 1850 5-tf Wilmington Journal 1850-10-18
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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I ran from farmer Edward Pigford, about 40 miles north of Wilmington, NC, in June 1850. I likely hid for a while in the swamp at Holly Shelter, and went to see friends at Rocky Point, not far from there. Pigford was still looking for me in April 1851. My name was JACK. #slavery #blackhistory
$12 REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, residing at Sill's Creek, New Hanover county, his negro man JACK. Said Jack is about 5 feet 5 inches in height, and dark complexioned.He is supposed to be lurking about Holly Shelter, in this county, or he may be in Sampson, as he has a good many relations in that county. I will pay the above reward of TWELVE DOLLARS for his delivery to me, or his lodgment in the Wilmington Jail, or the Jail of Sampson county, and a reward of FIFTY DOLLARS for proof sufficient to convict any white person of harboring him. EDWARD PIGFORD. Sill's Creek, New Hanover co., N. C., Oct. 11, 1850.---5-tf Wilmington Journal 1850-10-18
October 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM