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Runaway Slave Advertisements
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Genius of Liberty, Leesburg, Virginia, 1817-1842
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Date of Ad
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Last Name
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First Name
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Approx. age
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Origin
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Owner
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Notes
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York
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16
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VA, Culpeper Co
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Rixey, Wm
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1817/01/11
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Ephraim
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VA, Pr. Wm Co
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Dean, Benj.
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Father lives with Geo. Carter at Goose Creek
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1817/01/20
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John
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VA, Loudoun Co ?
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Not given
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Jailed Loudoun County
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1817/05/13
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James
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21
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VA, Loudoun Co nr Leesburg
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Mason, Westwood
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Formerly belonged to Geo. Rust of Leesburg
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1817/06/17
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Henry
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VA, Pr. Wm Co
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Hamilton, Robt
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1817/06/17
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Rose
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23
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VA, Loudoun Co nr Aldie
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Ferguson, Amos
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Raised at Gen. A.T. Masons nr. Leesburg
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1817/06/17
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Harris
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Bill
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VA, Fairfax Co
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Simpson, Mrs. Judah
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1817/08/19
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Walker
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James
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30
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Jailed Loudoun Co.
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1817/09/16
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Joe
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27
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VA, Loudoun Co nr Leesburg
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Mason, AT.
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1817/10/07
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Charlotte
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28
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VA, Fauquier Co
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Dorrell, Elisha
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1817/10/28
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Harry
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25
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VA, Shenandoah Co, Cedar Creek
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Smith, Wm
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"HW" inked on right cheek
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1817/10/21
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Ned
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VA, Fauquier Co
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Combs, Ennes
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Jailed Loudoun
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1817/11/11
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Hampton
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VA, Richmond
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Page, Carter B
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Jailed Loudoun
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1817/11/18
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Clark
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George
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23
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PA, Franklin Co. Chambersburg
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Jailed Franklin Co, PAMurphy, G.H.
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1818/01/06
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Joe
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27
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VA, Loudoun Co nr. Leesburg
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Mason, A.T.
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See above; this is second ad for Joe
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1818/03/28
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Dick
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22
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VA, Loudoun Co nr. Leesburg
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Roszel, Stephen C.
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Also advertised Warrenton
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1818/04/28
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Walker
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James
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30
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VA, Loudoun Co nr. Leesburg
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Jailed Loudoun; also called Jim
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1818/05/12
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Frankie & Charlotte
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40, 25
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VA, Fairfax, Centerville
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Furguson, James
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1818/05/12
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Charlotte
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25
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VA, Fairfax, Centerville
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Furguson, James
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"far advanced in pregnancy"
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1818/05/19
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John
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21
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr. Noland's Ferry
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Sinclair, Geo.
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1818/09/03
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Sally
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22
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VA, Pr. Wm,Co
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Cannon, John B.
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Jailed, Loudoun Co
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1818/09/22
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Dade
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Townsen
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22
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VA, Fairfax Co, nr Mt. Pleasant
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McCarty, Danl
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"probably heading for free state"
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1818/10/13
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Brady
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Willis
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20
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Hillsboro
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(Graham?, Wm)
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"indented; mulatto"
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1819/03/23
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Edward
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24
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VA, Richmond Co?
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Cwathmey
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Bought from Landon Carter to whose Loudoun farm he aiming
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1819/04/20
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Jack
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30
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VA, Fauquier Co Warrenton jailer
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"may be lurking about Moore Carter's on Goose Creek"; escaped from Warrenton jail
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1819/04/27
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Wallace
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23
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VA, Fairfax
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Coleman, Richard
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Jailed Loudoun
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1819/04/20
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Buyes
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Ned
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30
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VA, Loudoun Co, Aldie
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Gulick, Geo
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Raised by James P. Carter of Centreville; ads in Winchester & Fredericktown
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1819/07/20
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Abel
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21
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VA, Fairfax, Centreville
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Hancock, Saml G for Wm
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"now expected in Loudoun Co where had been hired to John L. Berkeley and Col. James Monroe"
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1819/08/31
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Lee
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William
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25
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VA, Fairfax, Gt. Falls
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Gunnell, W.H.
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"traveling with black man of Thos. Swann from near Leesburg on way to PA or OH"
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1819/08/31
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Swann
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William
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VA, Loudoun Co, Morven Park
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Swann, Thos. Esq.
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Traveling with Wm Lee to PA or OH"
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1819/10/11
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Johnson
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Bill
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24
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VA, Alexandria
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Lynn, Adam
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1819/12/20
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Daniel
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30
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VA, Fauquier Co, nr. Courthouse
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Yeatman, H.L.
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Believed to have shaped course for Leesburg, with view to PA
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1819/12/28
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David
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35
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VA, Fauquier, Warrenton
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Digges, Wm H.
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May have changed name and procured a free pass; Ads in Winchester, Leesburg, Alexandria
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1820/04/04
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Coats
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Daniel
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Lanesville
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Gunnell, H.Jr
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Hirer of two slaves of late Robt Gunnell to "defray eventual emancipation expenses"; escaped with Jim
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1820/04/04
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Jim
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Lanesville
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Gunnell, H. Jr.
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Hirer of two slaves of late Robt. Gunnell to "defray eventual emancipation expenses" escaped with Daniel Coats
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1820/06/13
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Nancy
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36
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr. Snickers Gap
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Marks, Geo
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"free husband, Henry Thomas; formerly belonged to John Mitchell of Fauquier"
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1820/07/25
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Jones
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Adam
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35
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VA, K. Geo. Co, Jotank
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Washington, John Hooe
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1820/06/13
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Jackson
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Silvia
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17
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
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Mason, Thomson
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Ran away with husband John Jackson, property of Mr. Johanna Stark of Charles Co, Md.
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1820/06/13
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Jackson
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John
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22
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MD, Charles Co
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Stark, Johannah
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Ran away with wife Silvia from near Leesburg VA; believed to have obtained a pass; wife's owner ran ad
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1820/06/13
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Bouges
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Hanson
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30
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VA, Loudoun, nr Waterford
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Stuck, Peter; Ault, John
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Traveling west with slaves Ann and Major Buoy heading for Prince Georges, Co. MD or PA
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1820/06/13
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Ann
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26
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VA, Loudoun, nr Waterford
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Stuck, Peter;, Ault, John
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Traveling west with slaves Hanson Bouges and Major Buoy, heading for Prince Georges Co MD or PA.
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1820/06/13
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Buoy
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Major
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26
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VA, Loudoun, nr Waterford
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Stuck, Peter, Ault, John
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Traveling west with slaves Hanson Bouges and Ann, raised in Prince Georges Co.
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1820/07/22
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Emanuel
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17
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VA, Fred. Co, Front Royal
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Triplett, Wm. H.
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"mother is near Newtown; raided on Baldwin's Ridge; bought of Catesby Graham, nr. Newtown"
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1820/08/01
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Will
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32
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Union
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Carpenter, Matthew
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"raised in Louisa Co by Nathaniel Carpenter
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1820/08/29
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William
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35
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VA, Fauquier Co, Salem
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Welsh, Sylvester; Fishback, John; Thomas, John
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Ran away with Tom and Lewis
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1820/08/29
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Tom
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35
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VA, Fauquier Co, Salem
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Welsh, Sylvester; Fishback, John; Thomas, John
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Ran away with William and Lewis
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1820/08/29
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Lewis
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25
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VA, Fauquier Co, Salem
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Welsh, Sylvester; Fishback, John; Thomas, John
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Ran away with William and Tom
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1820/08/29
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Barnett
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Tom
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26
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VA, Botetourt Co
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Hervey, Col.
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1820/08/22
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Hall
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James
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22
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VA, King Geo. Co
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Washington, John Hooe
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"ran away about 18 mo ago"
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1820/08/22
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Tumblin
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Mahlon
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16
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VA, Loudoun Co, Snickers Gap
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(Williams, N.C.)
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"Bound"[indented] mulatto
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1820/09/22
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Stonestreet
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William
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47
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VA, Loudoun Co Lanesville
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Williams, Henrietta
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"said to have left Hillsboro for Noland's Ferry"
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1820/09/12
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Tate
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James
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20
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VA, Loudoun Co, Goose Creek
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Muse, Thos. Sr.
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"supposed to have shaped course toward W'rn PA where will endeavor to pass as free
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1820/10/31
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Amos
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21
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VA, Fairfax Co, nr Big Falls
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Jackson, Richard
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Jailed Loudoun Co Editors of Richmond Enquirer to advertise."
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1820/10/31
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Ben
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35
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VA, Loudoun Co, Hillsboro
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Crook, Charles
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1821/02/06
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Frank
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30
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VA, Culpeper Co, Culpeper
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Stevens, Edwd. decd
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"Rode grey horse"
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1821/06/26
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Dennis
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40
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VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
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Gilmore, Wm.
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"Scars on back from public whipping"
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1821/08/14
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Smith
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John
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26
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MD, PG Co, Benedict
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"born free in said town"
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Jailed Loudoun Co Worked for Capt. Jones in MD
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1821/10/30
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Bob
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19,
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VA, Culpeper Co, Washington
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Lillard, Silas
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Chained to Tom, formerly owned by Wm Wallace, Culpeper; with Tom and Sarah + 4 yr old
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1821/10/30
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Tom
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21
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VA, Culpeper Co, Washington
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Lillard, Silas
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Chained to Bob, purchased of Tobias Turcell near Coes Mill, Loudoun Co, with Bob and Sarah + 4 yr old
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1821/10/30
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Sarah+4yr old
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25, 4
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VA, Culpeper Co, Washington
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Lillard, Silas
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Purchased of Sanford Ramey near Waterford, with Bob and Tom
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1821/10/16
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Lunnon
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VA, Alexandria
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Legg, Mr. & Moon, Mr
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Jailed Loudoun Co "purchased of late P. McIntyre, Esq."
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1822/02/05
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Goins
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Daniel
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MD, Frederick Co
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Cromwell, Joseph
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Jailed Loudoun Co "freed at death of Tramel Delashmit; raised in Fred. Md."
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1822/02/05
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Roberts
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Ned
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18
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VA, Berkeley Co (now Wva)
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(Daniels, John bound to)
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Jailed Loudoun Co "says is free born, raised in Berkeley Co"
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1822/03/05
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Cain
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20
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VA, Spotsylvania Co
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Roach, Thos C
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Jailed Loudoun Co "purchased from Col Beveridge, Middleburg, Loudoun Co
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1822/03/12
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Zacharias
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23
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
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Ellzey, W.
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1822/04/02
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Phill
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36
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VA, Culpeper Co
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Chappelier, Wm
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1822/04/16
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Jackson
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Bill
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40
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VA, Richmond Co
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Carter, Maj. Robert
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Jailed Loudoun Co; "hired to Mr. Grubb, near Smoke-town"
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1822/06/04
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Finnix
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Harry
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21
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Washington, D.C, near
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Brackenridge, John
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Jailed Loudoun Co Owner lives "within 3 mi. of Washington city"
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1822/05/07
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Welcome
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Pittman
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18
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Aldie
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Potts, Jonas
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"indented to farming business"; mulatto boy, may be in Haymarket area
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1822/07/23
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Henson
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Samuel
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20
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MD, Montgomery Co
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Lamham, Jemima
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1822/07/16
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Brook
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Edmund
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25
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr. Mountsville
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Glasscock, Uriel
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"both legs much scarified; sold load of corn in Alexandria then reported he robbed"
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1822/07/09
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Winney
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35
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VA, Fairfax Co
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Maffett, William (Parson)
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In jail Leesburg; owner lives Fairfax; has 5 year-old female child; Richmond Enquirer asked to place ad also
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1822/08/20
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Harris
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Bailey
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21
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr. Aldie
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Gulick, William
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6' 1or 2" tall; has lost one of foreteeth
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1822/09/17
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Len
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29
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VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
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Simpson, Samuel
Turner, George
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"brother of George; we understand they have procured free papers and are heading for Ohio or PA; trades with Quakers, uses their plain language & dress
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1822/09/17
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George
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25
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VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
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Simpson, Samuel
Turner, George
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"brother of Len; we understand they have procured free papers and are heading for Ohio or PA
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1822/09/10
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Adam
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25
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VA, Loudoun Co. nr. Leesburg
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Mason, Mary
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"fully six feet high, articulates slowly but very distinctly; remarkably erect in his carriage" Ran away "Sat. night 31st Aug"-see Vall and Dorsey Johnson
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1822/09/10
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Johnson
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Dorsey
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21
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VA, Loudoun Co.
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Wm.T.T. Mason & Thomson Mason Extrs. of A.T. Mason
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"highly probable he in company with 3 other Negro men who also absconded 1 Sept" [see Vall and Adam; Masons and Rust lived on route 15 north of Leesburg.]
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1822/09/22
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Norman
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Bazil
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25
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MD, Baltimore, South St.
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Jenkins, James
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"very artful and in the habit of running away"
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1822/10/10
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Vall
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22
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VA, Loudoun, Nr Leesburg "Rock Hall"
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Rust, Geo. Jr.
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"remarkably black; linen clothes but has probably changed them since" on Sat. evening 31st (see Masons's Adam and Dorsey Johnson)
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1823/04/29
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Mason
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20
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VA, Fauquier Co
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Shoemate, Joseph (M & D); Helm, Lina (J)
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1823/04/29
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Daniel
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17
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VA, Fauquier Co
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Shoemate, Joseph (M & D); Helm, Lina (J)
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1823/04/29
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John
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16
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VA, Fauquier Co
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Shoemate, Joseph (M & D); Helm, Lina (J)
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1823/05/13
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Connaway
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James
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21
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MD, Baltimore?
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Jailed Loudoun Co "says he is free and raised in Balto
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1823/06/17
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Isaac
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55
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr. Aldie
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Furguson, Amos
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"pretends to be a free man"
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1823/06/17
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Linton
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Jack
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46
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VA, Frederick Co
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Suiter, Wm
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Jailed Loudoun Co
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1823/08/05
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Grace
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16
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VA, Jefferson Co
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Washington, John
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Jailed Loudoun Co;Owner rented her to Solomon Vanvacter of Jefferson Co
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1823/09/02
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Smith
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Levi
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28
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VA, Fairfax Co
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Sangster, James
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"have obtained free papers from free blacks in the neighborhood; traveling with Harrry Moxley; adv. In Frederick, MD"
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1823/09/02
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Moxley
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Harry
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VA, Fairfax Co
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Sangster, James
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"have obtained free papers from free blacks in the neighborhood; traveling with Levi Smith; adv. In Frederick, MD"
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1823/10/09
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Comfort
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19
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VA, Alexandria
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Jailed Loudoun Co; "says she is free and lives in Alexandria"
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1824/02/24
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Nighter
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Gabriel
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20
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VA, --
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Copeland, David
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"indented-ran away"; blacksmith
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1824/04/20 mulatto
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Nancy
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18
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Middleburg
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Denham, Amos
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"purchased from John Boyed of M/burg who owns her mother Sukey; supposed to be sculking about Short Hills, Hillsboro or Waterford"
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1824/05/25
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Matilda
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25
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VA
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Coleman, James
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Rented to Washington Hummer by James's brother Samuel"
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1824/06/29
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Matthew
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Robin
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30
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VA, Fauquier, Rectortown
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Mann, George
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With Nat Nicholas
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1824/06/29
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Nicholas
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Nat
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30
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VA, Fauquier, Rectortown
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Mann, George
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With Robin Matthew
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1824/08/10
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Westley
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27
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NC, Franklin Co, Louisburg
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Carter, Charles, nr. Leesburg VA
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Jailed Franklin Co, NC; "son of Jim & Milly", "says seduced by slavetrader 4 yrs ago; "
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1824/10/12
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Virgil
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18
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VA, Jefferson, Charlestown
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Stanfield, Joseph M.
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"purchased of David Cunard near foot of Short Hills"
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1824/11/16
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Henry
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18
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MD, "St. Geo. Co"
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Worrenfoot, Rachael, of MD (Says freed by)
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Jailed in Loudoun; "says is free and from St. Geo Co MD."
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1825/08/30
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John
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21
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VA, Loudoun, Leesburg
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Gilmore, William
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'Decoyed away. Suspicion fixed on a well-dressed small young man of Fairfax Co, VA." Took a horse from Farr's Stand and crossed at Mason's Ferry (Georgetown) for Maryland
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1825/01/18
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David
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24
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VA
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McGehee, Wm
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"lately property of Samuel Moran"; deliver slave to jail, Leesburg, VA
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1825/02/14
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Rachael
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40
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VA, Loudoun Co, 3 ½ mi above Hillsboro above the Rock Ferry
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Osborn, Thomas
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"last information respecting her was that she n neighborhood of Waterford; ran away between Christmas and New Year."Also advertised in Alexandria, VA.
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1825/05/31
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Hicks
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Robert
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21
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VA, Loudoun, nr Mt. Gilead
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Roszel, Stephen W.
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Brother of James and with him, fond of drink: ads to be placed in Frederick and Hagerstown MD, Carlisle, PA
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1825/05/31
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Hicks
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James
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20
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VA, Loudoun, nr Mt. Gilead
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Roszel, Stephen W.
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Brother of Robert and with him, scar on one cheek caused by blow from brother; ads to be placed in Frederick and Hagerstown MD, Carlisle PA,
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1825/05/31
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Butler
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Lewis
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16
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VA, Loudoun, nr Snickers Ferry
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Mustin, Thos of Georgetown, D.C.
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Jailed, Loudoun County; lately lived with John Mustin nr Snickers Ferry
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1825/06/14
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Joe
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25
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Va, Loudoun Co, nr. Hillsboro
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Russell, Eliz (Widow of Charles)
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Ran away 19 May 1825 from rentor Edward Sanders; Owner Russell is in Leesburg offers additional $10 reward
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1825/06/14
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Moran
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William
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18
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VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
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Kitzmiller, Martin
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"of dark complexion"-African-American? indented apprentice to tanning business; 400 cents reward
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1825/06/21
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Carter
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Armstead
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18
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VA, Prince Wm Co.
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Alexander, Phillip
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"Might be readily taken for a white man as he is ¾ white; has been raised in a dining room and is excellent servant in that capacity and may seek such employment"
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1825/08/23
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Mose
|
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Smith, Charles
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"No doubt but that he has a free pass" ;may alter his name
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1825/08/30
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John
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21
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VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
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Gilmore, William
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"On night of 20th inst. Was decoyed away: suspicion fixes on well dressed small young man of Fairfax Co, VA, took fine sturdy horse. They and a bay mare from Farr's Stand all crossed at Masons' Ferry (Georgetown) for Maryland."
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1825/09/06
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Charles
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23
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VA, Loudoun Co, Aldie
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Smith, Lewis N.
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Rented Jan 1825 from Smith by William Gulick who advertising; ran away 12 July; thought to be in neighborhood
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1825/11/29
|
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Sarah
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?
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VA, Fairfax Co
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Gunnell, Robt (late)
|
"passing for free, left fall 1823; likely near Waterford, Loudoun Co"
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1826/04/21
|
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Robinson
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19
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VA, Frederick Co
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Jones, Wm. S.
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Sale Ad by Wm. S. Jones of Vaucluse placed 21 April 1826 for "remarkable likely servant, 19 yrs old, has been brought up in the house and is one of the best dining room waiters in the state. He is now in the jail at Leesburg and can be sold on application to Marshall Jones or David We. Barton Esq. In Winchester, Frederick Co, either of whom will state his character when applied to.
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1826/04/25
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Robinson
|
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VA, Frederick Co
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Jones, William Strother
|
Jailed Loudoun County Jail on 13th April
|
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1826/06/13
|
Berry
|
Lewis
|
23
|
VA, Fairfax Co
|
Hunter, John B.
|
"born Fairfax, lived 1825 with Geo. Henry in Loudoun Co and before then with A. Jenners of Waterford where has free wife"
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1826/06/27
|
Weaver
|
Daniel
|
32
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VA, Fauquier, 4 mi S. of Middleburg
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Love, George.
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Lengthy dscription; has brother Dennis in Philadephia or "to the north"; has "spurious papers and will attempt to pass himself as free." blacksmith and carpenter
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1826/07/04
|
|
Davy
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23
|
MD, Elk Ridge
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Worthington, Nicholas
|
Committed to Loudoun County Jail by Samuel Hammett; has lost two upper teeth; Owner lives in Elk Ridge MD., just south of Baltimore.
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|
1826/07/04
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|
Tom
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37
|
VA, Prince Wm Co
|
Hooe, Robert
|
Committed to Loudoun County Jail by Samuel Hammett on 29 June; Owner lives in Prince Wm. Co, VA
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|
1826/08/29
|
|
Ned
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25
|
VA, Fauquier Co
|
Gant, John
|
Rented by Samuel West of Middleburg, Fauquier Co; probably heading for owner in Fairfax Co, VA
|
|
1826/09/12
|
Hutton
|
Jerry Hill
|
40
|
MD, Prince George Co
|
Gardner, __
|
Jailed Loudoun Co
|
|
1826/10/03
|
|
Mark
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30
|
VA, Fauquier Co
|
Rixey, Richard
|
Jailed Loudoun Co
|
|
1826/12/26
|
|
Jim
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50
|
VA, Campbell Co, Lynchburg
|
Langhan, ____
|
Jailed Loudoun Co; formerly belonged to Capt. Grigsby, Fauquier Co, VA
|
|
1826/12/26
|
Winslow
|
Tom
|
50
|
VA, Prince Wm nr Brentsville
|
Foote, Wm
|
"Probably will endeavour to get to some of the northern states"
|
|
1827/05/29
|
|
Hannah
|
20
|
VA, Fairfax Co
|
Lane, widow, estate of
|
Jailed Loudoun Co; "hired for present yr. to Thomas Gossom, near Occoquan, P Wm. Co. VA
|
|
1827/05/01
|
|
Spencer
|
18
|
VA, Fairfax
|
Maffett, Parson
|
Jailed Loudoun Co; "hired to Mr. Johnson of Fairfax, present year"
|
|
1827/06/12
|
|
Cary (Sancho)
|
30
|
VA
|
Selden, Wilson C
|
"As other Negroes left the neighborhood at the same time it is probable he went in company with them."
|
|
1827/06/05
|
|
Will
|
32
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Union
|
Carpenter, Matthew
|
Adv. In Frederick, MD and Hagerstown, MD
|
|
1827/08/17
|
|
Matilda
|
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
|
Chilton, Wm
|
"believed they have a pass and can be taken for white"
|
|
1827/08/17
|
|
Maria
|
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
|
Chilton, Wm
|
"believed they have a pass and can be taken for white"
|
|
1827/09/15
|
|
Lewis
|
40
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
|
Bitzer, Conrad
|
"formerly belonged to John Griggsby near Aldie, has relations there; $30 if captured in PA"
|
|
1827/09/29
|
|
Stephen
|
35
|
VA, Frederick Co, Millwood
|
Burwell, Thos. H.
|
"with Daniel, both very shrewd"
|
|
1827/09/29
|
|
Daniel
|
25
|
VA, Frederick Co, Millwood
|
Burwell, Thos. H.
|
"with Stephen; long connection with certain white persons, it is feared it will be attempted to get him our of state"
|
|
1827/09/08
|
Jackson
|
Samuel
|
18
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
|
Elgin, Matthew
|
"absconded with Amos Norris belonging to John Moss; $100 if captured in PA"
|
|
1827/09/08
|
Norris
|
Amos
|
23
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
|
Moss, John
|
"Absconded with Samuel Jackson belonging to Matthew Elgin; $100 if captured in PA"
|
|
1827/09/22
|
Rivers
|
Joshua
|
24
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Hoysville
|
Hamilton, John
|
"$50 if secured in MD; very artful"
|
|
1827/10/13
|
Brady
|
Wallace (indented apprentice)
|
20
|
VA
|
Biscoe, Thos
|
"indented colored stonemason apprentice"
|
|
1827/11/10
|
|
Christopher
|
24
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
|
Carter, Jonathan
|
"Supposed to have gone to the north but has a mother living at Haymarket, VA
|
|
1827/11/03
|
|
Jim
|
|
VA, Campbell Co, Lynchburg
|
Langhorne, Henry S.
|
Jailed Loudoun Co
|
|
1827/12/08
|
|
Minor
|
19
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
|
Singleton, Robert
|
"$50 if taken in PA or OH; ad by administrator Hugh Smith, may be near Union, Loudoun County"
|
|
1827/12/08
|
Blake
|
William
|
24
|
New York
|
|
"Jailed Loudoun Co; says he is free, born in Washington D.C.; accustomed to sea"
|
|
1828/01/12
|
|
George
|
30
|
VA, Loudoun Co Gum Spring
|
Ellzey, Sarah
|
Adv. also in Frederick MD paper
|
|
1828/03/29
|
|
Crispin
|
35
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Upperville
|
Powell, Cuthbert
|
"battle with overseer; more $ if taken north of Potomac"
|
|
1828/03/08
|
Payne
|
Sarah Ann
|
30
|
VA, Fredericksburg
|
|
Jailed Loudoun County; "says is free; formerly lived in Alexandria, D.C.
|
|
1828/06/14
|
|
Joe
|
17
|
VA, Frederick Co, nr. Millwood
|
Helm, Presly
|
Jailed Loudoun Co; from near Millwood, Frederick Co, VA
|
|
1828/08/02
|
|
Sam
|
65
|
VA, Fauquier, nr Warrenton
|
Johnson, Philip S.
|
Ran away 27 July with Tom
|
|
1828/08/02
|
|
Tom
|
30
|
VA, Fauquier, nr Warrenton
|
Johnson, Philip S.
|
Ran away 27 July with Sam
|
|
1828/02/19
|
Gant
|
Richard
|
59
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Love, Mary & Geo
|
"named relatives in area; ran from home of Francis Enoch who owns wife; lengthy ad"
|
|
1829/03/28
|
|
John
|
22
|
VA, Loudoun Co, German Settlement
|
Smith, Jacob
|
|
|
1829/05/30
|
Rustin
|
Ozburn
|
17
|
Washington City
|
Gunnell, James S.
|
will prob. go to where mother lives at Mr. McPhersons, little below Leesburg; back teeth filled with gold; front teeth filed
|
|
1829/06/20
|
Lucus
|
Jonathan
|
20
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Hillsboro
|
(Potts, Edward D.)
|
"indented black boy"; l leg shorter than other
|
|
1829/06/04
|
|
Bet
|
45
|
VA, Fairfax Co, nr Frying Pan Meeting House
|
Wrenn, James
|
thinks has gone to neighborhood of Leesburg from whence to go to free state
|
|
1830/04/03
|
Jones
|
Sam
|
18
|
VA, Frederick Co
|
Grady, Edward B.
|
Jailed Loudoun; hired toJohn Furr of Frederick Co, VA
|
|
1830/06/05
|
Dowling
|
Elias
|
25
|
MD, C & O Canal
|
Dickenson, Charles
|
Jailed Loudoun Co; owner in Louisa Co VA, hired to Wm Boxler on C & O Canal
|
|
1830/06/12
|
|
Abraham
|
42
|
MD, Charles Co
|
Chapman, George
|
Jailed Loudoun Co;owner in Fauquier VA, hired to Horatio Ward of Charles Co, MD.
|
|
1830/07/03
|
Churchill
|
Tom
|
16
|
VA, Richmond Co
|
Darby, John
|
Jailed Loudoun Co, brother of Beverly
|
|
1830/07/03
|
Churchill
|
Beverly
|
14
|
VA, Richmond Co
|
Darby, John
|
Jailed Loudoun Co, brother of Tom
|
|
1830/07/03
|
|
Dennis
|
?
|
VA, Fairfax Co, Sully
|
Lee, F.L. Dec'd
|
(Sully); presumed with other missing in area; Geo. W. Hunter, adm.
|
|
1830/07/31
|
Lucas
|
Volney
|
17
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Hillsboro
|
(Potts, Edward D.)
|
"indented Negro", farming
|
|
1830/07/31
|
|
Charlotte
|
30+
|
VA Shenandoah Co, Woodstock
|
Smoot, James H
|
Jailed Loudoun Co
|
|
1830/07/31
|
Hamilton
|
Adam
|
20
|
MD, Montgomery Co, Poolesville
|
Benson, Ann
|
reward for return from PA
|
|
1830/08/14
|
|
David
|
35
|
VA, Fauquier, Paris
|
Adams, Josiah
|
hair inclined to be straight
|
|
1830/10/23
|
Buckney
|
Norval
|
17
|
(VA, Loudoun County? unstated
|
(Graham, Wm)
|
indented to farming; mulatto
|
|
1830/11/18
|
|
Jim
|
35
|
VA, Culpeper Co, Amissville
|
Amiss, Philip N
|
ad in Shepherdstown VA and Hagerstown MD
|
|
1830/12/18
|
|
George
|
35
|
VA, Culpeper Co
|
Field, Lewis Y
|
Subscriber is Benj. Pendleton in Hancock, Washington co, MD, "will no doubt change his name & it is believed he has.a forged pass"
|
|
1831/03/05
|
|
Sopha
|
50
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
|
Littleton, Thomas
|
|
|
1831/03/12
|
|
Simon
|
--
|
Va, Loudoun County? Unstated
|
Peyton, Ann
|
ad by Stephen Rawling; hired to Frank Hales & A. Gibson; argument with renter
|
|
1831/05/28
|
Gywder
|
Jane Ann
|
16
|
Va, Loudoun County? Unstated
|
(Wade, John)
|
indented black girl ran away early January
|
|
1831/06/18
|
|
George
|
15
|
VA, Fairfax Co, Cross Roads
|
Powell, John
|
3 wks ago worked at tavern of John Ryan on Leesburg Turnpike Rd; sometimes goes by "John Pearson"
|
|
1831/06/18
|
Pearson
|
John
|
15
|
Va, Fairfax Co, Cross Roads
|
Powell, John
|
3 weeks ago worked at tavern of John Ryan on Leesburg turnpike Rd;
"Pearson" is another name for "George"
|
|
1831/0806
|
|
Anthony
|
20
|
VA, Fauquier Co,
|
Shoemate, John
|
Jailed Loudoun Co
|
|
1831/09/01
|
Crawley
|
Bill
|
30
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg?
|
Chilton, Mrs. Susan, dec'd
|
ad datelined Leesburg; "sent to Washington to send to Liberia, ran away from secretary of American Colonization Society
|
|
1831/09/17
|
|
Bright mulatto boy
|
18
|
VA, Fauquier, nr. Warrenton
|
Grigsby, Geo. H.
|
took bay horse
|
|
1831/09/24
|
|
Burr
|
22
|
Va Loudoun Co, Woodgrove
|
Osburn, Richard Jr.
|
"bold and impudent"
|
|
1831/10/08
|
|
Thornton
|
24
|
VA, Loudoun Co,
|
Vandevanter, John
|
6'3"
|
|
1832/02/11
|
|
Daniel
|
30
|
VA, Fauquier Co
|
Fletcher, Wm
|
Jailer, Loudoun Co
|
|
1833/05/04
|
Monday
|
Jacob
|
35
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Woodgrove
|
Beans, Isaiah B.
|
"left his wife & 5 children; $50 if taken out of state"
|
|
1833/08/10
|
|
Bill
|
16
|
VA, Fairfax Co
|
Peyton, Mr.
|
Jailed Loudoun Co; says belongs to Peyton who bought him from John Debell of Fairfax
|
|
1834/05/10
|
|
Mandeville
|
19
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Hillsboro
|
Sanders, Edward
|
"$50 if taken out of state"
|
|
1834/05/17
|
Cook
|
Joshua
|
21
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
|
Shreve, Benj., Sen.
|
"$100 if taken N. of MD"
|
|
1834/06/14
|
|
Cambridge
|
12
|
VA Prince William Co
|
Hooe, Alfred
|
Jailed in Loudoun Co
|
|
1835/01/31
|
McMillion
|
Tom
|
25
|
VA, Fauquier, nr Middleburg
|
Chinn, Charles
|
"may have free papers; raised by Uriah Byrne, of Fauquier; $100 of outside the state; believed to read and write"
|
|
1835/02/28
|
|
Kitty
|
33
|
VA
|
Edwards, John M.
|
"Quick-spoken, active, intelligent; $50 if taken outside the state"
|
|
1835/02/14
|
Pierson
|
Betty
|
22
|
VA, Fairfax, nr Dranesville
|
Latimer, Sarah
|
"has relatives in Alexandria DC and Harpers Ferry VA; adv. In Winchester, Frederick, and Hagerstown"
|
|
1835/04/25
|
|
Charles
|
12
|
VA, Loudoun Co nr Middleburg
|
Carter, Jonathan
|
"may be passing as child of local family enroute to Frederick Co VA or into MD"
|
|
1835/06/06
|
|
Betty
|
55
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Lovettsville
|
Hoey, James & Wm
|
$25 if taken out of state"
|
|
1835/06/20
|
Jenkins
|
Joe
|
30
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
|
Russell, C.A. E. Jane
|
Ran away from employ of David Carr; $50 if taken in PA"
|
|
1835/11/12
|
Allen
|
Alfred
|
34
|
VA, Berkeley Co, nr. Martinsburg (now Wva)
|
Burns, Rob't (not owner)
|
"free; had gone to renew freedom papers"; worried about "mysterious" disappearance
|
|
1836/01/16
|
Mitchell
|
James
|
34
|
VA, P.Wm Co, nr Brentsville
|
King, Daniel H.
|
Rented by Joseph Johnson; King lives P Wm Co.
|
|
1836/05/07
|
|
Ben
|
25
|
VA, Stafford Co, Falmouth
|
Sweatman, Levi
|
"Went off with only working clothes; $50 if taken out of state"
|
|
1836/08/06
|
|
Moses
|
22
|
VA, Fauquier Co
|
Clagett, Amy
|
Amy is Admin/x of late Sam'l; $100 if taken out of state"
|
|
1836/08/20
|
|
Sawney
|
40
|
VA, Fauquier, Auburn
|
Rogers, George
|
|
|
1836/09/27
|
|
Vincent
|
32
|
VA, Fairfax
|
Beckwith, Wm. E.
|
"Hired to J. B. Hunter & different parts of Loudoun Co; also C &O ; threatened to go to non-slave state"
|
|
1837/03/18
|
Jourdan
|
Archy
|
30
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Hunter, J.B.
|
Had been living with Mr. Hiskinson of Loudoun Co, but owned in Fairfax, blacksmith
|
|
1837/04/22
|
|
Abram
|
22
|
VA, Stafford, nr Falmouth
|
Swetnam, Levi
|
"$100 if taken out of state"
|
|
1838/09/08
|
|
John
|
?
|
VA, P. Wm Co, nr Occoquan
|
Fairfax, Wm Jr.
|
"on way to free state via Leesburg; well acquainted there."
|
|
1838/10/00
|
|
Bartlett
|
45
|
VA, Fauquier, Upperville
|
Various who paying $200 together
|
"enticing and aiding several slaves in escape..was caught in Md short time ago in co. w/slave he piloting to PA but escaped leaving the stolen horse he was on & his free papers; supposed to be in Frederick MD (Washingtonian Feb9,39
|
|
1838/12/00
|
Adams
|
_____n
|
20
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Leesburg
|
Harrington, Lucy, (Fairfax Co)
|
Ran away from Thos. Ellzey near Leeesburg; Harrington placing ad (Washingtonian, Feb9,39
|
|
1839/05/25
|
|
Dade
|
25
|
VA, Loudoun Co, nr Middleburg
|
Hixson, Benjamin
|
Is keen, sprightly artful; no doubt has free papers, and is heading north.
|
|
1839/06/08
|
Hill
|
Jeremiah (Jerry)
|
21
|
VA, Loudoun County, nr. Waterford
|
Vandeventer, Mary
|
Ran away from John Braden living near Waterford; has gone with Capt. Rose's Peter who ran from W.D. Drish
|
|
1839/06/01
|
|
Peter
|
24
|
VA, Loudoun County, Leesburg
|
Drish, Wm. D
|
Wife recently set free by will of late Archibald Mains & removed to Belmont Co, Ohio. Ad placed by John Rose, Leesburg. See Jeremiah Hill ad.
|
|
1839/06/00
|
|
Bob
|
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
|
Ish, William K
|
UVA broadside: broke out of Leesburg jail 10 June with Charles and Alfred; $300 reward.Joseph L. Hawling add'l owner.
|
|
|
|
Charles
|
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
|
Ish, William K.
|
UVA broadside: broke out of Leesburg jail 10 June with Bob and Alfred; $300 reward; Joseph L. Hawling add'l owner.
|
|
1839/06/00
|
|
Alfred
|
|
VA, Loudoun Co, Middleburg
|
Ish, William K.
|
UVA broadside: broke out of Leesburg jail 10 June with Charles and Bob; $300 reward; Joseph L. Hawling add'l owner.
|
|
1839/11/09
|
Jackson
|
Thomas
|
47
|
VA, Prince Wm Co, nr Thoroughfare
|
Lewis, Henry M.
|
"ran away from subscriber and.eloped with Spencer, 23, property of Catharine M. Lewis; will probably make an effort to reach some free State.
|
|
1839/11/09
|
|
Spencer
|
23
|
VA, Prince Wm Co, nr Thoroughfare
|
Lewis, Henry M.
|
Property of Catharine M Lewis; ran away with Thomas Jackson property of subscriber Henry M. Lewis, "will probably make an effort to reach some free State."
|
|
1840/06/17
|
|
Thomas
|
14
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Armstead, John (Loudoun Co)
|
Jailed Frederick Co, MD
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Henson
|
60
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
|
"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Lewis
|
60
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
|
"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Nelson
|
22
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
|
"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Daniel
|
25
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
|
"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Sam
|
18
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
|
"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Beverly
|
16
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
|
"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
|
|
1840/06/20
|
|
Ellen
|
55
|
VA, Loudoun Co
|
Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Letty
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40
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Milly+ infant
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45
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Marian
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7
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Lile
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30
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Winny
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25
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Stacy+ infant
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25
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Fanny
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7
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Matilda
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45
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Harriet
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16
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Patience
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11
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Henry
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4
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Harrison
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6
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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Vincent
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8
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/06/20
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John
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9
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Marshall, John, Estate of
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"Crop of runaways absconded:" apparent family group of 22
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1840/08/29
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Warner
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William
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33
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VA, Fairfax, Centreville
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Brown, Eliz (Chas. T. Lewis, Executor)
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"Rode off young bay horse"
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1840/10/24
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John
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20
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VA, junction of Fredericksburg & Louisa RR
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Williams, Wm. H.
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"purchased of W.H. Cassady, nr Leesburg (Waterford) to which place he will attempt to make his way
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1840/12/26
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Holland
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George
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19
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VA, Loudoun Co
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Fry, Peter (Loudoun Co)
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Jailed Frederick Co MD; "says he is from Loudoun Co"
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1841/08/28
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Hall
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Elias
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39
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VA, Princess Ann Co, Haymarket
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Graham, John Jr.
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"went with slave belong to neighbor B.E. Harrison; prob. Making for a free state
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1841/09/04
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Oakry
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John
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19
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VA, Loudoun Co, Leesburg
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Turley, Chas (admr of Alexander Turley)
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Ran away from James Garrison; prob headed for PA
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1841/12/18
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Henson
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?
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Middleburg
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Whiting, James S.
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"supposed to be lurking nr Leesburg"
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1842/06/04
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Jackson
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Philip
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45
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VA, Charlestown (now Wva)
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Osburn, Logan
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Property of Mr. E. Carter of Prince Wm, said Negro has lived with me for the last two years and has a wife in Charlestown. Will pay reward to anyone placing him in Charlestown or Leesburg jails.
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1842/08/13
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Baylie
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Edmund
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35
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Lovettsville
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Marlow, Thos. J is subscriber who hired Baylie from owner Mrs. Nancy Neal. Has very great redness in one of his eyes, occasioned by a burn.
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Arabella
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13
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VA, Loudoun Co, nr Snickersville
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Beatty, John
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$100 if taken north of Potomac; straight hair; blue eyes, very light complexion" (Washingtonian 15 June 1855)
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