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FRANK
Fifteen Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the subscriber, living in Cabarrus co. on the 7th of June last, a Negro man named Frank, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 27 or 28 years of age, strong and well made, of a yellow complexion, has the letter O on his forehead, and is a little lame in the left leg, had a pleasant countenance, talks plain and intelligible, but when interrogated closely, speaks in a stammering manner. It is likely he will make for William Bush's in Montgomery county, of whom I bought him about 8 years ago. All persons are forewarned not to harbor him, as I am determined to prosecute them agreeably to law. Whoever will take up said Negro and secures him in jail so that I get him again, or bring him home, shall be entitled to the above reward and all reasonable expenses paid. John Baker. Sept. 10, 1814. Source: "Fifteen Dollars Reward," The Star, 23 September 1814, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 15 September 2019).
HARRY
Ten Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscriber on Monday, the 16th inst. a Negro Boy named Harry; about 25 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout made, very black complexion, handsome features, his clothing not recollected. I suspect he is lurking about the confines of Mecklenburg and Cabarrus. I will give any person ten dollars who will deliver him to me in Cabarrus county, or confine him in Concord jail, so that I get him again. Samuel W. Burns. Rocky River, Cabarrus Co. July 12, 1821. Source: "Ten Dollars Reward," The Western Carolinian, 24 July 1821, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 15 September 2019).
LEVI
Ran Away. From the subscriber, on Sunday night, the 15th inst. a negro man, by the name of Levi; about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, tolerably black complexion, middle size, has a scar caused by a cut with a knife across the back of one of his hands, and a small scar on the right side of his neck a little below his ear; had no clothing but a shirt, trowers, and blanket. A reasonable reward will be given to any person who will give information to the subscriber, within three miles of Concord, Cabarrus county, N.C. where the said negro is, or may be had, - and all necessary charges will be paid. Daniel Cline. Sept. 23, 1824. Source: "Ran Away," The Western Carolinian, 5 October 1824, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 16 September 2019).
RANSOM
Runaway. From the subscriber on the 24th of April 1814, a likely Negro boy named Ransom, about five feet nine or ten inches high, about twenty eight or thirty years of age, the first joint of his Thumb wanting, and stutters very much. I will give thirty dollars to any person who will deliver the said Negro boy to me or secure him in Raleigh Jail. Silas High. Cabarrus county, April 17, 1815. Source: "Runaway," The Star, 5 May 1815, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 15 September 2019).
RICHARD
25 Dollars Reward. Ranaway, on Tuesday the 14th instant, a negro man named Richard, about 25 years of age, five feet, eight or ten inches high; yellow commplexion; he has on his left hand or wrist, so well as I recollect, a tolerably large scar, nearly in the form of a C. He is stout and well built, had on when he left me a green velvet short coat, a pair of pantaloons made of blue casanett, and a high crowned hat. It is probable he may make towards Washington city, as I purchased him from Josiah Huie, who brought him from that section of the country last spring. The above reward will be given for him if lodged in any jail in the United States, so that I get him again. Joseph M'Kinley. Cabarrus County, N.C. [illegible] 15, 1826. Source: "25 Dollars Reward," The Western Carolinian, 21 November 1826, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 16 September 2019).
SILAS
Ran Away. From the subscriber, about the 1st of August last, a negro fellow named Silas, aged about 24 years, is about 5 feet 9 inches high, tolerable black complexion, and stout built. He ran away from the Thomas M'Ewen, from whom I bought him, and paid $500 for him. It is expected he is lurking about the neighborhood of Mr. Geo. Hartman, dec'd. or between there and John Black's, on M'Caubin's creek. A reasonable reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said negro to me, in Cabarrus county, N.C. or secure him in any jail in the state, so that I may get him again. Thompson Hunt. Jan. 19, 1825. Source: "Ran Away," The Western Carolinian, 25 January 1825, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 16 September 2019).
SIMON
Fifty Dollars Reward. Ran away from the subscriber, at Charlotte Court-House, Mecklenburg, N.C. a Negro Boy by the name of Simon; dark complexion, stout made, and 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high. He speaks low when spoken to. It is supposed that he will make towards the county of Prince William, Virginia, as he was purchased in that county. I will give the above reward if the said negro is delivered to Isaac Wilie, Concord, Cabarrus county, or 25 dollars if secured in any jail, and information given, so that I get him again. Source: "Fifty Dollars Reward," The Western Carolinian, 27 March 1821, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 15 September 2019).
SMART
$20 Reward. Ran away from the subscriber, on the 3d Monday of April last, a Negro man named Smart. When he left me he had on homespun overalls and shirt, about five feet nine inches high, stout made, black complected, about 25 years old. Any person apprehending said fellow and bringing him home, or lodging him in some Jail, so that I get him, shall have the above reward and all expenses paid. Even Howell. Rocky River, Cabarrus county, July 19. Source: "$20 Reward," The Raleigh Register, 6 August 1819, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 15 September 2019).
SQUIRE
Ran Away. From the subscriber, on the 17th instant, my negro boy Squire, about thirty-seven years old, quite black, his hair low down on his forehead, about five feet seven or eight inches high, and down countenance. It is probable he is lurking about Citizen S. Woods, in the Forks of the Yadkin. Any person apprehending him or delivering him to the subscriber, living eight miles east of Concord, Cabarrrus county, N.C. shall be reasonably rewarded; if caught within the State, Ten Dollars. M. F. Miller. May 22, 1830. Source: "Ran Away," The Yadkin and Catawba Journal, 22 June 1830, digital images, North Carolina Runaway Slave Advertisements, 1750-1865 (http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/RAS : accessed 16 September 2019).
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