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29 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

NOTICE.
Six Likely Negroes for Sale.

I have a family of likely negroes for sale, JOHN, a No. 1 field hand, 26 years old, weighs 180 pounds; LUCINDA, 36 years old, No. 1 Cook and Washer, and four likely children from 20 months to 11 years old.

J.M. ALEXANDER

29 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice.

COMMITTED to jail December 13th, a negro boy, who says that he belongs to Dr. John Sweden, Hickory Wythe, Tennessee. Said boy is of dark complexion; weighs 165 or 170 pounds; 23 or 25 years old; 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high. Calls his name BRADLY. The owners are requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.

L.D. WELLS,
Jailor Shelby county.

23 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

$100 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, a negro man named WILLIAM, dark complected, about 23 years old, heavy built, will weigh about 160 pounds, wears rings in his ears, slightly knock-kneed. He is supposed to be about Memphis, or in Arkansas in the neighborhood of DesArc. I will give the above reward for his apprehension.

Address
WILLIAM H. WELLER,
Memphis, Tenn.

23 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

RANAWAY from my plantation in Council Bend, Ark., on the 29th November, two negro boys – JOBE, nineteen or twenty years old, black color, weighs about 180 pounds, very likely, dressed in white Kentucky jeans and worsted cap. WASHINGTON or Wash, twenty-one or two years old, very black, fine teeth, dressed in white Kentucky jeans and white wool hat, and weighs about 150 or 160 pounds, very likely. They rode off a fine horse mule and bay mare, the right fore hoof of the mule has a split in it. One rode a waggon saddle and the other a common saddle, nearly new.

I will pay the above reward for each or either of the above named boys, if delivered to me at Memphis, or confined in jail so that I can get them again.

E.M. APPERSON

15 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

Ranaway.

FROM the subscriber, on Sunday night, the 10th of July, near Oakland, Miss., my negro boy ARCHER, about twenty-six years of age, copper colored, and will weigh some one hundred and fifty or one hundred and sixty pounds. He will probably endeavor to make his way to a free State.

Also, from near the same place about the 15th of August, my boy GREEN, a light copper colored young negro fellow; will weigh some one hundred and sixty-five or one hundred and seventy pounds, and is five feet ten or eleven inches high; twenty-one years old. He was raised in the neighborhood of Paducah, Ky., and has probably succeeded in getting back there.

I will give twenty-five dollars reward for each of them, if confined in a jail in some slave State, so that I can get them.

Mr. Strong, my partner, on the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad, has also a boy runaway, who is probably in company with the first named of the above. His name is JOHN, and is a low, black chunky fellow, purchased from Mordecai, of Charlestown, S.C., last spring.

If taken in a free State, we will give fifty dollars each for them, confined in a jail in some slave State.

Mr. Strong thinks the States of Kentucky and Tennessee give reward enough, consequently he can offer no reward for his boy other than the above.

B.H. POPE.
C. STRONG.
Oakland, Mississippi

14 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

Stop Runaway -- $50 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 13th inst., a negro boy named GEORGE– black, five feet eight or ten inches high, scarred on his back, about twenty or twenty-one years old, weighs about one hundred and fifty or sixty pounds, shows fore teeth, has no beard, and wore a gray suit of clothes. He was brought from Louisville, Ky., whither probably he is making his way. Upon his delivery to me, or confinement in jail so I can get him, the above reward will be given.

Address
R. HORTON
Grenada, Miss.

22 DECEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Tipton county, Tennessee, on the 12th December, 1843, a negro man, who calls himself FARLEY, and says that he belongs to Thomas Gray, of Mississippi, near Hernando; said boy is very dark, and is 5 feet 5 inches high, and weighs about 145 or 50 lbs., age about 22 or 23 years. The owner is requested to come forward, and prove property, and pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

A.B. CAIN, Jailor.
December 22, 1843

15 DECEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tenn., on the 15th of November, 1843, a negro man, who calls himself GEORGE, and says that he belongs to Stephen Manor of Danville, Kentucky. George is quite black, 5 feet 6 3/4 inches high, about 45 years old, will weigh 140 lbs., bald headed, front teeth scattering but none missing. The owner of said boy will will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JNO. C. DOTY, Jailor.
Dec 1

15 SEPTEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tenn., on the 13th of November, 1843, a negro man, who calls himself GEORGE, and says that he belongs to William Johnson, near Richmond, Virginia. George is quite black, 5 feet 6 1/2 inches high, about 35 years old, will weigh 150 lbs., he has four small raised scars about one inch long each running across his breast. The owner of said boy will will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JNO. C. DOTY, Jailor.
Dec 1

15 DECEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tenn., on the 13th of November, 1843, a negro man, who calls himself WILLIAM, and says that he belongs to John Elliot, near Stanton, Augusta county, Virginia—William is a yellow man, 5 feet 7 1/4 inches high, about 25 years old, will weigh 170 lbs., one upper front tooth missing. The owner of said boy will will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JNO. C. DOTY, Jailor.
Dec 1

20 OCTOBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 3rd of Oct. 1843, a negro man, who calls himself HENRY, and says that he belongs to Jonathan Waters of Louisiana, near Vicksburg, Miss. Henry is quite black, about 20 years old, 5 feet 3 1/2 inches high, will weigh 125 lbs., he has a large scar from a burn between the elbow and shoulder of the right arm, and three scars from burns on the left arm. The owner of said boy will will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor
Oct. 20

20 OCTOBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 2nd of Oct. 1843, a negro man who calls himself DAVID and says that he belongs to Leshel Acker, of Panola county, Miss. David is tolerable black, of pleasant countenance, 5 feet 6 inches high, will weigh 140 lbs., and about 28 years old. The owner of said boy will will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor
Oct. 20

20 OCTOBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 2nd day of Oct. 1843, a negro woman, who calls herself DELPHA, and says that she belongs to Ire McKenny, of Panola county, Miss. Delpha is black 5 feet 8 1/4 inches high, about 35 years old, will weigh about 140 lbs., has lost the fore finger of the left hand to the first joint. The owner of said woman, will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor
Oct. 20

20 OCTOBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county Tennessee, on the 28th of Sept. 1843, a negro man who calls himself STEPHEN, and says that he belongs to Dr. Lee of Marshall county, Miss. Stephen is tolerably black, about 27 years old, will weigh 160 lbs., is 5 feet 9 1/4 inches high, small scar in the right eyebrow, the last joint of the ring finger of the left hand has been hurt, the end of the finger turns up, scar from a burn on the back of the right hand, also a scar from a burn on the right arm below the elbow, the elbow joint of the left arm has been hurt, and the arm will not straighten. The owner of said boy, will come forward prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JNO. C. DOTY, Jailor
Oct. 20

6 OCTOBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county Tennessee on the 19th of Sept. 1843, a negro man who calls himself PETER, and says that he belongs to Major Story of Carroll county, Miss. Peter is a light complexted negro, about 22 years old, 5 feet 7 inches high, will weigh 140 lbs, and has a small scar in the forehead. The owner of said boy, will come forward prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JNO. C. DOTY, Jailor

22 SEPTEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county Tennessee, on the 13th of Sept. 1843, a negro man who calls himself PETER JAMESON, and says that he is free. Peter is about 45 years old, will weigh 180 lbs; 5 feet 11 inches high—quite black—thick lips, both eye-teeth missing; has a lump on the upper part of the right arm, near the shoulder, about the sise of a grain of corn, which appears to be a natural mark or flesh mole. The owner of said negro (should there be any) will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor

22 SEPTEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

$300 REWARD.

Col. Vance Johnston’s trainer, JOHN W. ETHERIDGE, left Columbia, Tennessee, about four weeks since, carrying with him all the effects of the establishment, consisting of NINE NEGROES, all likely fellows; SIX RACE HORSES, one called Ran Peyton, one Susan Hill, and her full sister Ann Hill, one Mingo Colt, 2 years old; one Buggy with bob tail Horse; one Baggage Wagon with three Horses; three white boys, two very small; one double barrel Gun; one Bill of Exchange, $2,000, accepted by E.L. Andrews & Co. of Mobile, Ala, and drawn by Charles McLaren, J.J. Myers endorser; one note against J.E. Zunts, of Mobile, for $1,000, payable to Vance Johnstonl one note on Tenbrooke for $1,890, and various other notes belonging to the estate of Vance Johnston.

NEGRO DAVID, is about 28 or 30 years old, yellow complexion, BILL about 20, yellow—HENRY, same age and color. JOHN about 17, black. ELI, 21 years old, black—the names of the others not recollected; but all likely young fellows.

The above reward will be given for the apprehension of the said Etheridge, and the securing the said property, so that we can get possession of the same. Etheridge is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, stout built, has rather an unfavorable appearance. Had on when he left here a white fur Hat, with scarf; dark Coat and pants. There is little doubt there are others aiding him in running the said property.

They have been heard from on the road from Lexington, Henderson county, Tenn., to Memphis, going in two parcels; said they should go to Memphis, or leave it to the left just before they got there, and go farther West. They were offering the Negroes for sale.

WM. D. PRIMROSE,
Attorney for the Administrators of Vance
Johnston, and others.
Sept. 22, 1843.

15 SEPTEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 24th of August, 1843, a negro man who calls himself CHALES [correction: CHARLES], and says that he belongs to Wm. Stephens, of Hardeman county, Ten. Charles is quite black, 5 feet 9 inches high, about 25 years old; will weigh 150 lbs., and has a smart gap in his upper and under front teeth, but no front tooth missing. The owner of said boy will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor

15 SEPTEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Stop JOHN and JESSE!!
$60 Reward.

RANAWAY from Elijah Whitney, near Egypt, Fayette county, Tenn., on the 28th August, 1843, a negro boy, JOHN, a mulatto; 20 years of age, 5 ft. 6 or 8 inches high, heavy made—bends a little in walking; polite and quick spoken, countenance good, hair long and rather straight, no marks or scars perceivable, had on a half worn Palm leaf Hat.

I will give—if taken and confined so I get him, within 50 miles of this place—$25, or $50 if taken over 100 miles.

Ranaway, also, at the same time, from E.F. Lumsden, a negro man, JESSE, about 35 years old—about 5 feet high, complexion black, large eyes, a scar on the left side of his chin, quick spoken and shrewd rascal; clothes of neither recollected. They no doubt have obtained free papers, and are aiming for a free State. $10 will be given for Jesse.

ELIJAH WHITNEY,
E.F. LUMSDEN.
September 15, 1843

23 AUGUST 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 7th day of August, 1843, a negro man who calls himself GRUNDY, and says that he belongs to Eli Anderson, of Madison County Tennessee. Grundy is light complected 5 feet 9 inches high, 23 years old, will weigh 150 lbs, has a scar in the right eye brow. The owner of said negro will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor.
August 18, 1843

4 AUGUST 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

$15 Reward!

RANAWAY from the subscriber, living one mile from Germantown, Shelby county, Tenn., a mulatto man named JOHN, about 25 years of age, six feet high. John is a very sensible negro, and of good manners—is fond of telling extravagant tales for the amusement of those that are present; he professes to be a barber. He has a smooth skin and of good countenance; he took with him a green frock coat of summer cloth; also, a dress coat of light figured stuff, and a pair of blue cloth pants—other clothing not recollected. No doubt but that he will try to get to some one of the free States. John left me on the 10th inst. The above reward will be given for the apprehension of said boy and his confinement, so that I get him.

WILLIAM WINFREY
July 28, 1843

21 JULY 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

$25 REWARD!

RANAWAY from the subscriber on Monday, June the 12th, 1843, a negro man named THORNTON, a mulatto, not very bright, about 30 years old—does not look to be more than 25 or 26 years old. He is 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has generally a smile on his face when spoken to. I will give $20 for him if secured in Memphis or in Raleigh Tennessee, so that I get him, or $25 for him delivered at my residence, near Lamar P.O. Marshall County Mississippi.

DABNEY MINOR
June 23, 1843

21 JULY 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

RANAWAY from the subscriber in Desoto county, Miss., a negro boy named PETER, 20 years of age, tall, stout and of a light complexion; very ugly, having thick lips—one of his ears is smaller than the other, and has small teat at the lower end of it. He stole a bay mare of fine form, on whose speed he will rely for escape in case an attempt is made to apprehend him. He also stole two carriage horses, both bays with black legs—one of them a fine pacer, scary and has but one eye. He was at work in Memphis on the 24th ult., and was traced on the 25th on the road to Somerville, with all three horses. A bright mulatto fellow, a runaway from Vicksburg, was with him in Memphis. I will give $20 for the boy, and $10 each, for the three horses.

HAWES H. COLEMAN
July 14, 1843

21 JULY 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

JAILOR'S NOTICE

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tenn., on the 13th of July, 1843, a negro man who calls himself PAUL, and says that he belongs to John Gordon, near Lagrange, Tenn., and that he was hired for the present year by Asbury Hollum, of the same neighborhood. Paul is of a dark copper colour, 5 feet 8 inches high; will weigh 165 lbs., about 22 years old, has a scar in the forehead over the right eye, and one on the right hand, starting at the last joint of the middle finger and terminating about half way between the last joint of the little finger and wrist; he cannot straighten the little finger of either hand. The owner of said boy will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JOHN C. DOTY, Jailor

21 JULY 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

JAILOR'S NOTICE

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 5th of July 1843, a negro man who says his name is ANDREW, and that he belongs to the estate of Wright Elliott, deceased, near Marion, Arkansas, and that he was hired by Alexander McNeil, near LaGrange, Tenn., for the present year. Andrew is black, 5 feet 8 inches high, rather slim, will weigh about 135 lbs., 22 years old, several front teeth missing, and slow spoken. The owner of said boy will please come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

J.C. DOTY, Jailor

1 DECEMBER 1827 : Memphis Advocate

$10 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, living seven miles east of Memphis, a Negro Man named NED, about twenty two or three years of age; five feet nine or ten inches high; stout built; inclined to swing in walking; short face, with the hair of his head growing near his eye brows; he has a remarkable scar behind his left shoulder blade. The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery of said negro to me.

JOSEPH GRAHAM
December 1

3 NOVEMBER 1827 : Memphis Advocate

$20 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Memphis, on Friday, the 26th ult.
CRESE,

A likely negro girl, aged about sixteen years, with nose inclined to Roman. She has the ends from the third and fourth fingers of the right hand taken off by a burn, and is extremely forward and pert when spoken to, also; PLEASANT,

A negro man aged about 30 years, of common size and pretty well built; is soft spoken, but somewhat impudent when in liquor, to which he is addicted on some occasions dresses fine, and with more than ordinary neatness, which gives an air of consequence which he does not commonly assume.

The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivering in some jail, so that I get them, or for the delivery of said negroes. They have most likely gone down the Mississippi river, and it is strongly suspected that some white person has induced them off.

PATRICK MEAGHER
November 3, 1827.

6 OCTOBER 1827 : Memphis Advocate

Apprehended,
ON the 25th of September, by David Dunn, living on the north fork of Big Creek, Shelby county, Tennessee a mulatto boy, who calls himself Henry, about 14 years of age. He says he belongs to a Mr. Dunaway near Nashville, that he was bought of a Danl. White near Nashville, that Dunaway was taking him down the river to sell, and that he left him at the Flour Island Bluff about three or four weeks since.
Oct. 1827.

6 OCTOBER 1827 : Memphis Advocate

Ranaway
From the subscriber, living near Greenock, Crittenden county, Arkansas Territory, a black man named
ADAM,
About five feet ten or eleven inches high, near thirty five years of age, his ancles [sic] and legs are very small his ancle joints are very large, and walks on the inside of his feet, or rather on his heel, and has a tottering as he walks; he has an oblong scare [sic] on the back of his head, clear of hair; one scar about one inch long on his forehead near his hair; his foreteeth are large and white and many marks on his back occasioned by the whip. Any person who will apprehend said negro and delivering him to me at my plantation or secureing [sic] him in any way so that I can get him, shall be amply rewarded for their trouble.

JOHN H. FOOY
Greenock, Oct. 6, 1827.

15 SEPTEMBER 1827 : Memphis Advocate

$15 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, about the first of August, a negro man named EMERY, twenty-five years old, five feet eight or ten inches high, stout made, and broad face. The above reward will be given for the apprehention [sic] and delivery of said negro, and all reasonable expences [sic] paid.

HUGH F. ROSE
for ROBT. H. ROSE
Tipton Cty. Sept. 1 1827.

5 JULY 1828 : Memphis Advocate

Committed

TO the Jail of Fayette County, State of Tennessee, on the 2d inst. a negro man who says his name is

BILLY,

and says he belongs to James Jones, near Nashville, in this State.

BILL is about Five feet 10 inches high, tolerable dark complexion, has lost some of his under teeth, long bushy hair, supposed to be about Fifty years of age. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away.

SAMUEL B. HARPER, Shff.
By JOEL L. JONES, Dept. Shff.
July 5

5 JULY 1828 : Memphis Advocate

$30 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Fayette county, the three following negro men BEN, JOE, and GEORGE. It is my impression that they will endeavor to return to North Carolina from whence they came. I will give ten dollars for either, delivered to me or secured in any gaol and all reasonable charges paid.

ROBINSON J. COTTON
June 14, 1828

5 JULY 1828 : Memphis Advocate

$10 Reward.

ESCAPED from the custody of the jailor of Crittendon County, Arkansas Ter. on the night of the 26th inst. a negro man named
JESS
about Five feet two inches high, spare made, black complection, had on when he escaped, white pantaloons, and a light coloured homespun coat, no shirt, and says that he belongs to Josiah Cotton, living in Tennessee. It is expected that he went by water in a large skiff; any person apprehending the said negro, and delivering him to me at Greenock, Arkansas Ter. or securing him in any jail so that I can get him; shall have the above reward.

HORATIO N. FERGURSON
Depty, Jailor of Crittendon Co., A.T.
July 5, 1828

12 APRIL 1828 : Memphis Advocate

ABSCONDED,

ON the 12th inst. from the Steam Boat Livingston, at a wood yard about 30 miles below Randolph, a negro man by the name of MORRIS. He is about 25 years old, dark complexion and a pretty good carpenter. Morris formerly belong’d to Mr. Baty of Tuscumbia, Alabama, by whom he was sold to Col. Aldridge of that place. A fair reward, and all reasonable expenses will be paid, to any person that will deliver him to Messrs L. & W.S. Henderson, Memphis, Messrs Douglass & Brown of Randolph, Maj. J.S. Brown of Covington, James Smith Esq. of Brownsville, Maj. David Dunn, Big Creek, Shelby county, or R.C. Friar, Bolivar, Tennessee.

Wm. M. BEAL
New Orleans, March 17, 1828.

8 MARCH 1828 : Memphis Advocate

RANAWAY,

FROM the subscriber, living six miles south of Russelville, Alabama, a negro boy named
Orange,
about twenty-two years old, of a tolerable dark color, and of a sprightly countenance. Had on, when he left my house, a suit of mixed homespun, but has with him other clothing.
Also a likely bright mulatto girl, about 18 years old, named
Russa,
wife of said boy Orange. Said negroes are supposed to have been taken off by a person who calls himself Wm. M’Whorter. Any person delivering said negroes to me, or giving such information that I get them, shall be liberally rewarded.

BENJ. HARRIS
Russelville, Ala. Feb 22 1828.

19 DECEMBER 1834 : Randolph Recorder

TRUST SALE

By virtue of a deed of trust executed to the subscribers and bearing date the 18th day of January, 1824, we will, for the purposes therein specified, expose to public sale at the late residence of William B. McClellan, in Tipton County, Tenn., on the 1st day of January next, the following property, viz:

One negro Boy, named HENRY;
A negro Woman named DOLLY;
A negro man named JERRY;
A negro boy named MANDEVILLE;
Also - one GIG.
The terms of the sale will be Cash.
WILSON McCLELLAN
THOS. S. ANTHONY
Trustees

19 DECEMBER 1834 : Randolph Recorder

RANAWAY

From the subscriber, living in Portersville, on Saturday the 20th of November last, one negro man named LEWIS, aged 23 years; about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, rather round shouldered; when he left me he had large whiskers; hair of bacon color and very bushy; had formerly belonged to J.J. Alston of Tipton County; no other marks recollected. I think said negro will try to go up the river on board a boat to some of the free States. I will give $20 for the said negro delivered to me in Portersville, Tipton County, or $15 if taken and confined in jail so that I can get him.

JOHN POLK

12 DECEMBER 1834 : Randolph Recorder

$50 Reward.

Ran away from the subscribers in April last, the negro man AMOS, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, having rather a bad countenance, complexion rather yellow but dark, aged about 28 years. This negro was purchased from Mr. Austin Woolfolk, of Baltimore, by Mr. George Poindexter, and sold by him to William Farriday. He was taken up soon after he absconded and put in Yallabusha [Yalobusha, MS] jail; he got away and was afterwards taken and lodged in Raleigh jail, Shelby County, Tennessee, from which jail he cleared himself and several others in September last. He is no doubt in some jail not far from Raleigh. A reward of fifty dollars will be paid with all reasonable expenses for bringing him here; and if put in any jail so that we get him the same reward will be paid. Any information respecting the boy addressed to Tobias G. Turner, Benton; or to Shipp, Ferriday & Co., Natchez, will be gladly received.

FERRIDAY & TURNER
Benton, Yazoo County, Miss.
Nov. 20, 1834

N.B. Said negro is a shoemaker and has two brothers belonging to us, named MATTHEW and THOMAS.

7 NOVEMBER 1834 : Randolph Recorder

RANAWAY

From the subscriber, living in Yazoo County, State of Mississippi, on the 10th of August 1834, three negro men, of the following description:

SAMSON, aged about 35 years, 6 feet high, has no fingers or thumb on the right hand, except the two middle fingers.

ISAAC, aged twenty-eight years, about 6 feet two inches high, and a little hard of hearing; he pretends to be a shoemaker by trade, and can make a very good shoe.

ARTHUR, is yellow complexioned, aged about 35 or 40 years, he is a little bald headed, has lost some of his fore teeth, and is bow legged.

I think the said negroes are endeavoring to make their way to Tennessee or Arkansas. I will give $50 for the apprehension of said negroes, or $100 for the delivery of them at home.

H.D. WRIGHT
Benton, Miss., Oct. 13, 1834

8 AUGUST 1834 : Randolph Recorder

$40 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 16th of June last (and was seen shortly after at Fulton on the Mississippi river) a negro man named MIKE, about thirty-five years of age, of low, thick frame, and smiling countenance when addressed. I will give thirty dollars if caught in this State and pay all reasonable charges for the delivery of said boy to me, three miles west of Brownsville, Haywood County, Tenn., or forty dollars if caught out of the State and delivered as aforesaid, or I will give a liberal reward to have him confined so that I can get him.

SAMUEL OWEN

18 JULY 1834 : Randolph Recorder

$20 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber, four miles north of the Hatchey [Hatchie River] turnpike bridge, on the night of the 13th inst., a negro man by the name of ABRAM, a tall likely fellow. His head is rather small than otherwise, in proportion to his body; nose large and flat, with wide nostrils; has downcast looks when spoken to, and a hesitating speech, especially when questioned close.

When he left he had on either a blue Jeans coat or a dark roundabout, and either dark or white linen pantaloons. He took with him a bundle of clothes containing shirts and pantaloons; also a black broadcloth coat. I will give the above reward if delivered or secured so I get him safe. If taken out of the State I will give twenty-five dollars, and all necessary expenses paid.

WILLIAM A. ANTHONY
Randolph, July 18

6 NOVEMBER 1835 : Randolph Recorder

$50 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber, living in Shelby County, two negroes, LEWIS and SANDY. Lewis is about 25 years old, about five feet high, pale black, appears very humble when spoken to, speaks low, had on home made clothing. I think said boy is lurking in the neighborhood of Portersville or Randolph, as I purchased him of John Polk, of Portersville; if not, he is aiming up the river. The other boy, Sandy, ran off on the 29th October, resembles the other boy very much in complexion and size, and has had the scald head which makes his hair very thin. I suppose he will aim for Memphis or Randolph and endeavor to get on a boat going up the river. I will give the above reward if taken out of the county and made safe so that I can get them, or twenty for either taken in the county.

MILES W. GOOLSLEY
Shelby Co., Tenn.

30 OCTOBER 1835 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice.

Committed to the jail of Tipton County, Tennessee, on the 25th of October, 1835, a negro man who says his name is NED, and that he belongs to the heirs of Robert Edmondson, dec'd, and that he ran away from Fayette County near Summerville [Somerville]. Said negro is of dark complexion, about 23 years old, had on when committed an old cotton roundabout coat and pantaloons. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor

16 OCTOBER 1835 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice.

Committed to jail in Tipton County, Tennessee, on the 8th October, 1835, a negro man who said his name was GEORGE, but now says it is THOMPSON; says he belongs to Charles Douglass of Mercer County, Ky. He is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, black, and has lost the middle finger of his left hand. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law in such cases directs.

ROBERT J. MITCHELL, Jailor

2 OCTOBER 1835 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice.

Committed to the Jail of Tipton County, Tennessee, on the 28th Sept., 1835, a negro man who says his name is JACOB, and that he belongs to Mrs. Caroline Neill, of Madison Co., Miss. Jacob says that he formerly belonged to Jos. Ralston of Rutherford Co., Tennessee. He is of dark complexion, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, about 20 years of age, has lost nearly all of his upper
and lower jaw teeth, and had on when committed, an old blue cassinet coat and pantaloons. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor
Covington, Tenn., Oct. 2, 1835

25 SEPTEMBER 1835 : Randolph Recorder

$250 REWARD.

Ranaway or stolen from the subscriber on the night of the 16th, Sept., a negro woman named HANNAH. About 40 years old, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, thick built, speaks low and but little, black complected, has a sulky appearance, bushy hair, and wore a blue domestic frock but had other clothes. Hannah left me with six other negroes, four of whom have since been taken in Arkansas on their way to a free State, and the other two were drowned. She is most probably in Arkansas making her way up the river.

The negro LOWEL, who has been taken, says that they were under the guidance of Anson Moody, who enticed them away, and who lately received 100 lashes and a brand on the right cheek with the letter R, in Brownsville, this state, for stealing a negro; said Moody is about 30 years old, 6 feet high, of pleasant appearance and address and was lately stabbed in his right arm near the shoulder. I will give 250 dollars for the negro and Moody, or $200 for Moody. All necessary expenses paid.

GEORGE M. PENN
Randolph, Ten., Sept. 22, 1835

25 SEPTEMBER 1835 : Randolph Recorder

$300 REWARD.

Ranaway from the subscriber on the night of the 22nd Sept., while being conveyed home from Covington jail, where he was lodged as a runaway, having been gone since July.

MOSES, about 23 years old, 5 feet 10 or 12 inches high, nearly black, small eyes, slightly knock-kneed, and inclines forward when walking. He was lately caught by Jacob P. Davis near James Walker's, in Dyer County, to whom he formerly belonged. Moses said he was harbored for nearly two months by the above Walker. I will give $25 for Moses if taken within the county, $50 if out of the county, and 100 dollars if taken 50 miles out of the State, with necessary expenses. If he be taken in possession of any white man, I will give 300 dollars for his conviction of harboring or stealing Moses.

O. SHELBY
Randolph, Ten., Sept. 22, 1835

20 JUNE 1835 : Randolph Recorder

$10 REWARD.

Ranaway on the 13th inst. from the subscriber, living ten miles east of Randolph on the Somerville road, a negro man named EPHRAIM, about twenty years old, five feet 7 or 8 inches high, weighing about 140 pounds, of dark complexion, thin visage, small wink-looking eyes, quick spoken and very saucy. He lived last year in Randolph, with Mr. Charles Agnick [?] and the year before with Mr. Charles Sullivan. He had on when he left, a cotton shirt and pantaloons, and an old fur cap. I think he will aim to get on board of a steamboat at Randolph to go up the river. I will give the above reward for his apprehension and delivery to myself.

WM. COWNEIL [?]
June 10, 1835

24 APRIL 1835 : Randolph Recorder

Twenty Dollars Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber, living in Haywood County, 5 miles south of Wesley, a negro fellow named SHACK. He is a bricklayer and plasterer by trade, 6 feet two or three inches high, dark complexion, with very large lips, speaks quick, loud and bold, frequently impudent, and is very much addicted to whittling and singing. He has a considerable scar on one of his temples. He wore off a decent white hat, no other clothing recollected. His father and mother belong to and live on the plantation of Mr. Orville Shelby, of Tipton, about which place he is probably lurking. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me, or for his being secured in Jail so that I can get him.

GEORGE TAYLOR
Haywood Co., April 24, 1835

20 MARCH 1835 : Randolph Recorder

100 Dollars Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber on the 16th inst., a Negro Man named JACK. Jack is about 5 feet 11 inches high, 22 years old, of a dark copper color, nearly black, has a smooth face, pleasant countenance, no beard, fond of talking and gets drunk; no particular mark recollected except a burn under the right ear in the shape of the letter O. Wore off a white woolen overcoat, and blue cotton pantaloons. He formerly belonged to Mr. Houston of Portersville, this county, and ran off about 6 weeks since and was taken about 25 miles above Randolph on the Arkansas side. I will give $20 if he be taken in the county and delivered to me at my plantation 4 miles below Randolph, or $40 if taken within 50 miles of Randolph, and $100 if taken at a greater distance, and secured in jail so that I can get him. As we have many negro thieves infesting the country, I will give $500 if he be taken in possession of any white man, and the fact of the theft proved against him.

O. SHELBY
Randolph, Tipton Co., Tenn., March 20

13 FEBRUARY 1835 : Randolph Recorder

$25 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber living three miles north of Porterville, on the morning of the 28th inst., a negro man named JERRY. Jerry is about six feet high, stout built, near 40 years old, sharp visaged, with a hole in one of his cheeks from the tooth ache, and wears a truss. If taken out of the county, the above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to me at Randolph, or secure him so that I may get him, or $15 if found within the county.

THOMAS COOKE

16 JANUARY 1835 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice

Committed to the Jail of Tipton County, Tennessee, on the 9th January, 1835, a negro man who says his name is NATHAN, and that he was brought to the western country about two years ago by his young master Eli Rigdon of Hartford County, Maryland. Nathan says that he has been running the Mississippi River the most of his time since he has been in the western country, and was employed as a fireman on the steamboat Huron, when she sunk. Nathan is about five feet 10 inches high - and between 28 and 30 years old; will weigh about 180 pounds; rather yellow complected, round full face, the white of his eyes show more than common, very white teeth, has a scar under his right eye which he says was occasioned by a boil; he had on when committed, an old cotton shirt, gray cassinet pantaloons, a blanket roundabout coat and an old wool hat; all of said clothing is nearly worn out. The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL
Jailor of Tipton County, Tennessee

16 JANUARY 1835 : Randolph Recorder

$100 REWARD

Ranaway from the Plantation of H.R.W. HILL, two miles northwest of Covington, about the 20th October last, a negro man named STEPHEN. He is about 30 years old, 5 feet two or three inches high, remarkably black, speaks very mildly, is obedient when sober but quarrelsome and impudent when intoxicated; he is very fond of spirits. He carried off with him a black wool hat, brown jeans roundabout lined throughout with heavy domestic, brown pantaloons, and generally wore check shirts, though he had others. The above reward will be paid on his safe delivery to me, or forty dollars for his confinement in jail so that I may get him.

WM. McINTOSH
Covington, Tipton County, Tenn.
January 16th, 1835

The Sun, Vincennes, Indiana, and Journal, Shawneetown, Illinois, will give the above three insertions and send their accounts to us for collection.

23 SEPTEMBER 1836 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice.

Committed to the Jail of Tipton County, Tennessee, on the 18th of August, 1836, a negro man who says that his name is HENRY and that he belongs to WILLIAM P. MOORE, who lives on the Arkansas river in Crawford County, near the mouth of Big Mulberry. Henry is about 20 years of age, dark complected, five feet five inches high. He had on when committed, a pair of blue casinet pantaloons, and a yellow striped gingham shirt. The owner is requested to come forward and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor

5 AUGUST 1836 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice

Committed to the Jail of Tipton County, Ten., on the 5th of July, 1836, a Negro Man, of dark complexion, about 26 years old; 5 feet 10 inches high; says his name is HARRY and that he belongs to Thomas Nibbs, of Montgomery County, Ala. He has two large scars, which he says were occasioned by a burn; one of them on his back, between his shoulders, the other below the pit of his stomach.

Said negro had on when committed, a checked domestic shirt, lincy [linsey] pantaloons. The owners is requested to come forward and prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor

5 AUGUST 1836 : Randolph Recorder

STOP THE ROGUES AND RUNAWAYS

I will give a liberal reward for the apprehension and confinement of TOM, AGGY, and three children, who made their escape from my premises on the 30th July, at night, and took with them a horse, about fifteen years old, yellow roan color, swab tail and short mane. Tom is a boy about six feet high, dark complexion, and thin visaged; supposed to be about thirty-five years of age. The girl is low, of a yellow complexion, and has long curly hair. The children are all three girls, the largest a very likely yellow girl, the smallest about six months old.

It is expected that there are in company with them one other fellow and woman from the same neighborhood, left on the same night, the fellow supposed to be about forty years of age, black complexion, the girl about sixteen years old, also black complexion, belonging to James D. Moseer. Also one other fellow, the property of A. Hunter, supposed to be about thirty-five or forty years of age - black complexion, heavy built, and quite impudent.

The first family belongs to the estate of ____ Freeman, N. Carolina, and was hired by J.W. Wright for the past year. It is believed that they are conducted off by some infamous scoundrel. We are fearful that they are making for the Mississippi Swamp.

J.W. WRIGHT
Wellwood, Haywood Co., Ten., August 5, 1836

1 JULY 1836 : Randolph Recorder

$100 Reward.

Runaway or stolen from the subscriber, living two miles south of Randolph, Tennessee, on the night of the 22nd inst., a Mulatto Girl named HARRIET, 22 years old, a middle size, rather chunky made, good countenance, hair inclined to be strait, but very bushy; a small scar on the inside of her left rist [wrist], occasioned by a bile [boil], had on when she went away, a new white domestic frock, square toed shoes, and white cotton stockings. She took away with her two painted muslin and two white muslin dresses, one plain and the other flowered, one new calico dress, and a pattern of the same not made up; also, 3 blankets, two bed quilts not quilted, and a plain tuskan bonnet, dressed with blue ribbon.

From the circumstances of her going off without the slightest provocation, it is thought she has been persuaded and conveyed off by some white man. I will give the above reward for the apprehension and conviction of the thief and the delivery of said girl, or I will give $50 for the girl alone, if taken out of the state, or $20 if taken in the county, and will pay all reasonable expenses.

MICAJAH PHELPS

6 MAY 1836 : Randolph Recorder

Jailor's Notice

Committed to the Jail of Tipton County, Tennessee, on the 29th April, 1836, a negro man who says that his name is ANDERSON, and that he belongs to George H. Wyatt of Shelby County, Tennessee. Said negro is of dark complexion, eighteen or twenty years old, five feet 8 or 9 inches high; he had on, when committed, an old cassinett coat, a wool hat, cotton shirt and linsey pantaloons. The owner is requested to come, bring proof, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL
Jailor of Tipton County

23 MARCH 1836 : Randolph Recorder

Runaway Negro.

A reward of $25 is offered to any person that may deliver to me, near Somerville, Fayette County, or commit to jail, my negro man PASCHAEL or WRIGHT. He is about 32 years old, stout and likely; no mark of distinction recollected; he carried away with him but few clothes, and those common laboring ones; but it is probable that he will improve his condition in this respect.

He once belonged to L.P. Cheatham, of Nashville, and has done some service on flat and steamboats; and will probably attempt to escape by obtaining employment on board some boat for Nashville or elsewhere. Owners of boats and others are cautioned against employing or in any way harboring this fellow, as the severity of the new law will not in such case prevent its enforcement.

E.M. FORD

28 DECEMBER 1839 : Somerville Reporter

Jailors Notice.

WAS committed to jail in Somerville, Fayette county, Ten., on the 21st inst. A negro man, who says his name is GILBERT, and belongs to Richard B. Patterson of Franklin county, Ala. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, and about 24 years old. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

S.H. WALKER, Jailor.

1 NOVEMBER 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

500 Dollars Reward.

RANAWAY from my farm on Horshoe Bend [Horseshoe Bend], Miss., on the 16th of May last, my negro man PIERCE, about 27 years old, 6 feet high, weighs about 170 lbs, slender built and black, has a scar on his left wrist caused by a cut, smiles when spoken to, and quick step.

I will give Two Hundred Dollars for the apprehension and delivery of said negro to me at my farm, or if lodged in any jail so that I get him again.

I think it more than probable said negro has been stolen or decoyed off by some white man of my vicinity. If stolen, I will give Three Hundred Dollars for the apprehension of the thief and prosecution to conviction.

WM. J. OLDHAM
Oct. 2, 1839
The Little Rock Gazette, Louisville Journal, Cincinnati Gazette, and Natchez Free Trader, will give the above two weeks insertion each and forward their accounts to this office.

1 NOVEMBER 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice - Shelby County.

WAS committed to Jail on the 30th of September a boy of dark complexion about 19 years of age, 5 feet in height, weighs about one hundred and thirty or forty pounds, he says his name is Abraham and belongs to James Wall of Louisville.

Was also committed on the 2d of September a boy of dark complexion, age about 16 years, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, weighs about 125 pounds. Who calls his name Benjamin and says he is free and formerly lived in Pennsylvania.

W.P. REEVES
Raleigh, Oct. 1

1 NOVEMBER 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$50 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscribers, on the 29th ult, two negro men, Abraham and Littleton. Abraham about 28 or 30 years old, 6 feet high, dark complexion, quick spoken, and very likely. He had with him a suit of blue jeans, a light cloth vest, and a fiddle; no other marks recollected.

Littleton, about 25 or 26 years old, tall and slim built, dark complexion, rather spare made, and had with him three pair of pantaloons, black cloth, linsey, and negro cloth; also two hats, white and black.

We will give the above reward for the apprehension and delivery of the above negroes to the subscribers in Phillips county, Arkansas, or $25 for either of them if secured in any jail so that we get them.

It is probable that they will make their way to the upper country, or a free State.

Abraham is the property of Wm. Clark, and Littleton is the property of Wm. Hagans.

WM CLARKE
WM HAGANS
Phillips co., Ark.

11 OCTOBER 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Sheriff’s Sale of Runaway Slave

On the 6th of September last (1838) a negro man who says his name is Thompson, and belongs to James Watson, of Missouri, about ten miles above St. Louis, was committed to the jail of Shelby county, as a runaway slave. Thompson is about 37 years of age, yellow complexion; 5 feet 10 inches high, and weighing about 160 pounds; a small scar on the upper lip.

Now, therefore, by virtue of an act of the general assembly, in such case made and provided, for the relief of Jailors, I will expose the said negro, Thompson, to public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in Raleigh, on Monday, the 7th day of October next. Sale about 12 o’clock.

J.W. FOWLER, Sh’ff, S.C.

28 SEPTEMBER 1839 : Somerville Reporter

$25 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, some five or six weeks since, a negro girl, named JULIA, about 15 years of age, spare made, and of a bright mulatto color. Any person delivering said girl to me, shall have the above reward and my thanks.

ANN WOMACK

7 SEPTEMBER 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Twenty Dollars Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber about the last of April, living in the north-east corner of De Soto county, Miss., a negro man named ALEXANDER, about 45 years old, common black, upwards of 6 feet high, will weigh about 180 pounds, square shoulders, long arms, small legs and large feet. Some of his front teeth are out; small eye, rather muddy. One of his thumb nails disfigured. He breathes very hard when exercising.

The last account I had of him was that he was in the neighborhood of Memphis.

I will give the above reward for his delivery to me, or for his confinement in jail, so that I get him again.

R. PAYNE
June 18

30 AUGUST 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

COMMITTED to the jail of Tipton county, Tenn., on the 31st day of July, 1839, a negro man, who says his name is WILL and belongs to Abner M’Millan, of Dallas county, Ala. Will is very black, about 50 years old, 5 feet 3 1/2 inches high, has a notch in his right ear which he says was occasioned by a bite, the toe on his left foot next to his small toe is shorter than the one on his right foot, small holes on his nose somewhat resembling pock marks, two of his upper fore teeth out, and a good many of his jaw teeth. The owner is requested to come, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor
Aug. 6, 1839

30 AUGUST 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$50 Reward

WILL be paid for the apprehension of my negro boy AMOS, who left me on the 7th of August. Amos is of the following description; about 19 or 20 years old, of a yellow complexion, 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, slow in speech; had on when he left a jeans frock coat, black cloth pantaloons, and yellow calico shirt. I expect said boy will try to get on a boat either at Memphis or Randolph, to get to a free State. The above reward will be paid for his delivery to me eight miles east of Memphis on the State road.

WM. B. GREENLAW

30 AUGUST 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice—Shelby County.

WAS committed to this jail on the 15th August, a negro woman and child. The woman about 21 years of age, black complexion, calls her name EMALINE, and says she belongs to Wm. Coopwood of Fayette county, Tennessee. The child about one year old, named Virginia Elizabeth.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor

24 AUGUST 1839 : Somerville Reporter

Ranaway.

MY Girl Julia, has been from home some two weeks, telling every one she sees that she is hunting work. If any one should see her and will deliver her to me, shall be reasonably rewarded and all expenses paid. She is yellow and about 15 years old.

ANN WOMACK

2 AUGUST 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$10 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber living in Chulahoma, Miss, a negro man by the name of Porter - The said boy is about eighteen years of age, well grown, yellow complexion, very likely, and rather slim, about 6 feet high; he had on when he left a mixed frock coat, a fur hat, and a good stock and other clothes. I bought said boy in Bedford county, Tenn., about 18 months ago. I have heard that said boy has been seen going towards Memphis, Tenn. It may be possible that he may attempt to get on a boat; or, he may attempt to get back to Middle Tenn. I will give the above reward of ten dollars to any person who may take up said boy and secure him in any jail so I get him again.

THO. B. COLEMAN

27 JULY 1839 : Somerville Reporter

NOTICE

ESCAPED from Samuel Hollaway, on the 15th inst., two negro men, by the name of WILL and MOSE. Will is between 45 and 50 years of age, with one fore tooth out. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high, quick spoken, and stout built. He had on when he left blue striped casimere pantaloons, Mose is about 21 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, yellow complexion. He had on when left negro cotton pantaloons.

Should the above described negroes be taken up and lodged in any jail, the jailor will please inform Willis B. Hollaway, Somerville, Fayette county, Ten.

The Louisville Journal will insert the above 3 times and forward account to this office.

26 JULY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

COMMITTED to the jail of Tipton county, Tenn., on the 12th day of July, 1839, a negro man who says his name is CATO, and belongs to Edward Richman, Miss. Cato is a black negro, about 30 years old, 5 feet 5 inches high; round face, large whiskers; he has a scar near his left eye, also one on his throat about 3 inches long, which he says was occasioned by a knife. The owner is requested to come, bring proof, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor
Covington, July 19

28 JUNE 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice—Tipton County.

WAS committed to the jail of Tipton county, Ten., on the 21st day of June, 1839, a negro man who says his name is PORTER, and belongs to Thomas Coleman of Holly Springs, Miss. Porter is a mulatto negro, about 18 or 20 years old, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches high; had on when committed, white cotton pantaloons and roundabout. The owner is requested to come, bring proof, prove his property, pay all charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor
June 28, 1839

28 JUNE 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed on the 22d of May, a likely negro man, of dark complexion, about 28 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, weighs about one hundred and seventy-five pounds, calls his name FEILDON and says he belongs to a Mr. Ford of N. Orleans.

Was also committed on the 20th of May, a negro man of a yellow complexion, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, calls his name GEORGE WISE, and says he is free.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor Shelby Co.
June 7, 1839

21 JUNE 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

COMMITTED to the jail of Tipton county, Tenn., on the 19th day of April, 1839, a negro man, who says his name is MANUEL, and belongs to Lewis Wood of Logan county, Ky. Manuel is a black negro about 35 years old, 5 foot 8 1/2 inches high; had with him when apprehended, a paper purporting to be a pass, to pass and repass in any slave State in all creation, unmolested, until the first day of October next, unless he should not be found on his way home, &c. - Signed Lewis Wood, Logan county, Ky, Feb. 1, 1839. The owners is requested to come, bring proof, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

Since Manuel was committed he says that he belongs to Thomas Bradley, living sixteen miles below Holly Springs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor
June 21

14 JUNE 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice—Shelby County.

WAS committed on the 8th of May, a boy of dark complexion, about 5 feet high, 15 or 16 years of age, calls his name ARMSTEAD, and says he belongs to Mr. Booker of Somerville, Tenn.

Was also committed on the 8th, a slave of dark complexion, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 30 years of age, who calls his name JAMES, and says he belongs to Mr. McGuire, who lives in Giles county, Tenn.

Was also committed on the 7th of May, a boy of dark complexion, about 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 14 or 15 years of age, who calls his name CHRISTOPHER, and says he belongs to Mr. Hawkins who lives near Memphis, Tenn.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor
May 24, 1839

31 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$10 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, living eight miles north east of Hernando, De Soto county, Miss., on Thursday morning, 16th inst., a negro boy named MORRIS, about 15 years old, small for his age, slender built, dark complexion, smart spoken, and of a pleasing countenance. When last heard from near Memphis, Tenn., he was bareheaded and barefooted, with no other clothing than a coarse cotton shirt and pantaloons. The above reward will be given for his apprehension and confinement in jail, or I will give ten dollars and all reasonable charges, if delivered to me at my residence.

THOMAS GRAY
May 24, 1839

31 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$100 Reward.

RANAWAY from Little Rock, on Saturday night last, two negro boys, named JIM and SAM, aged about 17. Jim belongs to the subscriber, is about five feet high, slender, light black, and quite a pleasant countenance. He took with him a good pistol and a small brass powder-flask.

Sam belongs to C.A. Harris, Esq., is not as tall as Jim by a few inches, thick set, and shining black, very good countenance, took with him two or three blankets.

The boys were brought from Nashville, or its vicinity, but a few weeks since.

I will give FIFTY DOLLARS for the apprehension of Jim and Sam, if taken within the State, and ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS if taken without the State, and lodged in jail where I can get them.

J. GOULD
Little Rock

17 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the jail in Shelby county, Ten., the [illegible] of April, 1839, a negro boy of dark complexion, about twenty years of age, five feet eight or ten inches high, weighs about 140 pounds, who calls his name REUBEN and says he belongs to Mr. Polk who lives near Holly Springs. The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to the law in such cases made and provided.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor

17 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Ranaway

FROM the subscriber living 7 miles south of Holly Springs, Miss., on the 20th of April, a bright mulatto boy named MERRIT, about 22 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dresses slovenly; had on a yellow Jones coat and a narrow brimmed black fur hat, has bushy hair, a full forehead, and a large flat foot, and has a downcast look when spoken to. He rode off a mouse colored mare mule, 4 years old, tolerably well grown, low in order, racks a little, and a little hip shorten. He is supposed to have made for the Mississippi river, and will try to get to a free State. A liberal reward will be given for his apprehension and committal, and information of the mule so that I get her.

J. MADISON THOMSON

17 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the jail of Shelby county, Ten., on the 14th of April, 1839, a negro boy of dark complexion, about 10 or 12 years of age, 3 foot 4 or 5 inches high, calls his name GEORGE, and says he belongs to Wm. McCarter[?] who lives in Lowndes county, Miss., and says he was stolen from that place by a man named Wm. Johnson. The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law in such cases made and provided.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor

17 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Ranaway

FROM the subscriber living near Wesley, Haywood county, Tenn., a likely negro man named JOHN, a red mulatto, with tolerably straight hair, about about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches in height. He has more red in his complexion than mulattos generally have, and is a well made, likely fellow. He was formerly owned by Esq. Ashe in this vicinity. Any information in reference to him will be thankfully received and liberally rewarded by

NATHAN ADAMS
Wesley, May 3

17 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$200 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber’s plantation, in Millekin’s Bend, Caroll Parish, Louisiana, on the 26th of March, seven negroes - six men and one woman, viz. A boy named Simon, 28 years old, black, stout made, full face, high cheek bones, about five feet ten inches high; Horace, a yellow boy, about five feet six inches high, spare made, a bushy head, about 23 years old. Abram, a black thick made boy, about 21 years old, five feet six or eight inches high. Ben, a copper colored boy, about six feet high, between 45 and 50 years old. Ellis, a spare made black boy, 18 years old, five feet eight inches high. Little Simon, a spare made boy, five feet 10 inches high, very black, about 21 years of age, has a stubborn look. Sabra, a black girl, tall and spare made, narrow faced, about 30 years old; she is the wife of Simon. The clothing of the negroes is not recollected, but a portion of them had on when they went away white linseys. The boy Horace carried away with him a black cloth dress coat. All of the above negroes crossed the Mississippi river on the night of the 26th instant in Millekin’s Bend, carrying with them a shot gun which they stole. The gun is a very long one in the barrel, at least five feet long, of ordinary size, percussion lock. As a part of the above described negroes run away several years since, and made their way up the river, but were taken above Lake Washington, I presume they are now endeavoring to reach the upper States. I will give the above reward to any person who will deliver the above negroes to Mr. William H. Edington who lives on said plantation, with all charges paid, or secured in any jail so that I can get them. Any person securing the said negroes in jail, will please send word to the subscriber at Clinton, Mississippi, or to Wm. H. Edington at Vicksburg.

I will also give a reward of fifty dollars for a boy who run away the latter part of September last, named Charles. He is about 23 years old, six feet high, very likely, weighs about 200 pounds. The said boy is frost-bitten on his left foot and limps as he walks; his left eye tooth in the upper jaw is out. He was brought to Mississippi by D[illegible] Partee[?] from Rutherford county, Tennessee, and sold in Hinds county, Miss., and I presume he will try to get back, and he once succeeded in going from Mississippi to Tennessee. The boy will deny his owner, as he is in the habit of running away, and has invariably done so. Any person possessing information of said boy or securing him in jail, will please write to me at Clinton, Miss., or to Mr. Wm. H. Edington at Vicksburg.

JAMES M. WALL

10 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Runaway

FROM the subscriber living in Hardeman county, near La Grange, some time in February, a negro man, about 20 years of age, named CAREY, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, brown complexion, nose very flat and broad, no marks or scars recollected. I will pay a reward of $35 for the delivery of said negro to me, or $25 if secured in any jail so that I get him again. The above negro was raised near Mount Pleasant, Middle Tenn., where he will probably endeavor to go.

E.T. CHANDLER

3 MAY 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$25 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 13th of February last, a dark girl, named Martha, about 17 years of age, speaks fluently when spoken to, but easily confused in conversing with her. She carried off a variety of clothing not recollected. I have no doubt but that she is lurking about this place. The above reward will be paid for said girl if taken out of the county, and delivered to me in this place, or secured in any jail so that I get her again, or ten dollars if taken in the county.

WM. A. JONES

26 APRIL 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Sheriff’s Sale of Runaway Slave,

On the 15th of March, 1838, a negro man about twenty years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, of dark brown complexion, weighing about 150 pounds, who says his name is John and belongs to a Mr. Kilpatrick of the city of New Orleans, was committed to the jail at Shelby county as a runaway slave; - Now, therefore, by virtue of an act of the General Assembly in such case made and provided, I will sell the said negro John, for his jail fees, &c., to the highest bidder for cash, at the court house door in Raleigh, on the 1st day of May next. (The boy is very likely.)

J.W. FOWLER, Sh’ff Shelby Co.
Memphis, Mar. 29, 1839

20 APRIL 1839 : Somerville Reporter

$25 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 11th of February last, a dark mulatto girl, named Martha, about seventeen years of age, speaks fluently when spoken to, but is easily confused in conversing with her. She carried off a variety of clothing not recollected. I have no doubt but that she is lurking about this place. The above reward will be paid for said girl is taken out of the county and delivered to me in this place or secured in any jail so that I get her again, or, ten dollars, if taken in the county.

Wm. A. JONES
The Memphis Enquirer will give the above four insertions and charge this office.

20 APRIL 1839 : Somerville Reporter

50 Dollars Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, 12 miles from Jackson, on the stage road to Bolivar, about the first of February last, a Negro man named Cephas, formerly belonging to Solomon Duty of Somerville. Said negro is about 40 years old, dark complexion, slow spoken, about 5 feet 8 inches high. Cephas has been seen once or twice in the neighborhood of Somerville. The above reward will be given for him if lodged in the Jackson jail, Madison county, or a liberal reward if delivered to Armour, Lake & Ballard, Somerville, so that I can get him.

DAVID WINCHESTER

12 APRIL 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$100 Reward.

RUNAWAY on the [illegible] March, from Florence, Ala., a negro man named ELIJAH, belonging to the estate of the late Joseph L.D. Smith. He is about 30 years of age, and about 5 feet 9 inches high, of a slight trim figure and of mahogany color. He has been raised a house servant and carriage driver and is a good barber. He speaks low and confusedly and avoids meeting the look of the person speaking to him. There is a perceptible division between his two upper front teeth. He walks briskly, and is addicted to gambling; he rode away a dark iron grey horse. During the latter part of the summer of 1838 he drove his mistress’ carriage by Nashville to the Harrodsburg springs. I will give $100 reward if arrested in a free State or $50 if in the State of Kentucky, or $25 if in Tennessee, and committed to jail so that I can get him.

Any person who can give any information respecting him, will do me a favor by communicating it to Mr. D. Hearne[?], Memphis, or to me at Florence.

T. KIRKMAN
April 9

5 APRIL 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$10 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, living eight miles north east of Hernando, De Soto county, Miss., on the 19th instant, a negro boy named MORRIS, about 15 years old, slender made, and of dark complexion - had on white cotton homespun pantaloons, a colored linen roundabout, and no hat. Said boy is supposed to be in the vicinity of Memphis, as he has been seen twice 1-2 miles on the Hernando road, with a bridle in his hand, and said he was horse hunting. The subscriber will pay the above reward and all reasonable expenses if delivered to him in De Soto county, or secured in any jail so that I get him.

THOS. GRAY
Desoto county, March 26, 1839

30 MARCH 1839 : Somerville Reporter

50 Dollars Reward.

WILL be given for the apprehension and delivery to me, in the county of Henderson, a Negro Man named DAVID, of bright complexion, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and about 26 years old, stout and heavy made.

David has a bold and confident countenance, and quick when spoken to. He has a wife in Fayette county, and may be lurking in that neighborhood. He had on when he left a white yarn roundabout and pants, and a new wool hat.

JOHN H. BUCKLEY

16 MARCH 1839 : Somerville Reporter

15 Dollars Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber in Henderson county, Tennessee, on the 18th day in February last, his negro man David, a bright mulatto, about 6 feet high, bold appearance, and speaks distinctly. It is believed he is in the neighborhood of Macon, Fayette co., Ten., where he has a pretended wife; he has been hired in that neighborhood for the past two years, and his acquaintance is extensive. I will give the above reward of fifteen dollars for his apprehension and delivery to me, or Jesse Alexander or Benj. H. Buckley, of [illegible]-ville, Ten.

JOHN H. BUCKLEY
Mifflin, Ten.

16 MARCH 1839 : Somerville Reporter

Chancery Sale.

In pursuance of an order made at the November Term, 1838, of the Chancery Court at Somerville, I will sell for cash, at the Court House door in the town of Bolivar, on the first Monday in May next, all the right, title, claim and interest that Solomon High has in and to the following described property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said decree, to wit: one Negro man named Jim, aged 50 years, one Negro woman named Malinda, aged 24 years; also, the following tract of land lying in Hardeman county, containing two hundred and seventy four acres [Omitted: surveyor's description of land]. Said property, being ordered to be sold to satisfy a decree in favor of Turner Pullen and Riddick Hunter. Sale in legal hours.

ISAAC B. McLELLAN, C & M. by his Deputy, EDWIN POLK.

8 MARCH 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$25 Reward

For QUICKSEL, who ranaway from my house about two weeks since, if taken out of my neighborhood, or ten dollars if taken within it. He is a stout black man, speaks soft, a pleasing countenance, and is likely passing himself for a free man and probably calls himself Cato. He went from this to Memphis. I will pay the above reward for him, confined in the county jail or delivered to me or my overseer, Shelby county, Tennessee.

MATTHEW W. WEBBER

8 MARCH 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$50 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, living in the Walnut Bend, Phillips cty, Ark, a negro man named BOSON, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, rather light complexion, and has a scar on his wrist, not recollected whether his right or left, which has partially disabled him in the use of his hand. He had on a pair of shoes, the soles filled with iron tacks. He had also a new pair of boots, a grey jeans coat, and a good deal of other clothing with him not recollected. I am induced to believe that he was decoyed away by some white person.

ALFRED SWEARINGEN

8 MARCH 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$50 Reward.

RUNAWAY or was stolen from the subscriber, six miles above the mouth of White river, on Wednesday the 27th February, off the steamboat Western a negro boy named JIM, between 25 and 30 years old, and about 5 feet 10 inches high, […illegible…] with a scar on each hand caused by [illegible]; one finger off each hand. Also, a scar on the side of his face caused by a [illegible]; a little inclined to be knock kneed. He wore off a drab frock coat, and a pair of [illegible] pantaloons.

I will give the above reward to any one [illegible] said boy, and securing him in any place, or delivering him to my agent, L.F. Wood of Memphis, Tenn.

CLAIBORNE B. BARKSDALE

8 MARCH 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Ranaway

From Wake Park, two miles from Bolivar, Tenn., within a few days past, two negro men - JOE, a [illegible] black baboon-looking fellow, and WILLIAM, a [illegible] stout, elder-and-water-colored mongrel - a mixture of negro, Indian, and the devil - either the most of the latter. William is as strong as Samson and both can run like Eclipse colts, for they outran me. I will give twenty dollars for each, if taken with 20 miles of home, and 30 dollars if a greater distance, and delivered to me in irons, or safely secured in any jail in the U. States. Both under 27 years of age.

PHILIP R. JONES, Manager
P.S. A negro of Mr. Fitzhugh and one of Maj. Ramsay ranaway at the same time.

8 MARCH 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS COMMITTED to the jail of McNairy county, on the 4th inst., a negro man who says his name is JOHN nicknamed MAT. He is 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, dark complexion, the under part of his right ear off, left thumb off at the first joint, age about [blank] years, he says he now belongs to James Street of Holly Springs, Miss., and formerly to Benjamin Frierson, Maury county, Ten. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, &c., or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

L.Y. BROWN
Jailor

1 MARCH 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the jail of Tipton county, Ten., on the [illegible] day of Jan., 1839, a negro woman who says her name is DIANA, says she is free, about 27 years old, middle size, not very black, large nose. She says she was raised in Green county, Virginia, says she was cook on board Capt. Ewen’s boat for some time. The owner is requested to come, bring proof, prove property, pay charges and take her away, or she will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor

24 APRIL 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice – Shelby County

WAS committed to this jail on the 21st March, 1840, a negro man about 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, weighs about 140, of dark brown complexion, had on a white blanket coat and yarn pants, calls his name TOM, and belongs to James Woods, of Hardeman co., Tenn. [illegible].

ALSO, on the 23d, a boy about 40 or 45 years of age, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, weighs about 144, very black, a little bald headed, a tooth out before, had on white linsey pants and black round coat, calls his name PETER, and says he belongs to Stephen Rutlan[?] of Desoto county, Miss.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor

24 APRIL 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the jail of Tipton county, Ten., onh the 9th day of March, 1840, a negro man who says his name is JOHN, and belongs to David Peoples, living in Montgomery county, Ala. John is about 22 years old, of a dark copper color, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches high, has a scar about 2 inches long on the right side of his forehead at the edge of his hair. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor

24 APRIL 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice—Shelby County.

WAS committed to the jail of Shelby county, on the 10th inst, two negro fellows; one is about 27 years of age, of dark complexion, weighs about 160 pounds, 5 feet 10 inches high, has a mixed frock coat, and blue cassinet pantaloons, calls his name WILLIAM, and says he belongs to Bird Crawley, living near Coffeeville, Mississippi. The other one is about 25 years of age, 6 feet or upwards in heighth, very black, weighs about 180 lbs, has on brown cassinet pantaloons, calls his name WILLIS, and says he belongs to David Henderson, living near Holly Springs, Miss.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor

24 APRIL 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

Runaway Taken.

TAKEN up by the subscriber, living in Mississippi county, Arkansas, 15 miles below Randolph, Tenn., a negro man who calls himself ISAAC. Isaac is about 45 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high; he had on when taken up a bottle green [illegible] coat, a short cotton [illegible] box coat, coarse cotton pantaloons and a silk hat half worn; he was taken into custory about the 22d of February last, and says he belongs to Messrs Grimes & Cox, planters, near Princeton, Miss. The owners are requested to come forward, prove property and take him away.

A.F. YOUNG
Pican Point [Pecan Point], Miss co, Ark, March 20, 1840.

24 APRIL 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

$25 Reward.

I WILL give the above reward for the delivery to me in Memphis of a negro man, who ranaway the 3d March, 1840. He is black, about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, heavy built, between 28 and 30 years old, and generally wears a black fur hat with a narrow brim. His name is CATO, and was formerly the property of Rev. Mr. Alston[?]. He has a wife in the neighborhood of Randolph, and may have gone there, or may be in this vicinity.

CHAS. LOFLAND

27 MARCH 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice

WAS committed to the jail of Tipton county, Tenn., on the 27th day of February, 1840, a negro, who says his name is MOSES, and that he belongs to James Thompson of Marshall county, Miss. Moses is about 21 years of age, yellow complected, 5 feet 4 1/2 inches high, and has a scar on the right corner of his mouth. The owner is requested to prove his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor

13 MARCH 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

$30 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 1st instant, living in Desoto county, Mississippi, 35 miles south east from Memphis, a Negro Boy called PAUL, of common size, dark color, 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 21 or 22 years old, had on boots when he left. I suppose he is lurking about Skipwith’s in Memphis, as he came of the Carey family. I will give the above reward for him if delivered to me, or $20 for him if lodged in a jail so that I get him.

L.P.C. BURFORD

6 MARCH 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice - Shelby county.

WAS committed to jail in Raleigh, Shelby county, Tenn., on the 31st day of January, 1840, a negro boy who says his name is WILLIS, and belongs to William Collier near Bellemont, Tenn. Willis is about 18 years old, yellow complected, 5 feet 8 inches high and weighs about 125 lbs.

WM. P. REEVES, Jailor

6 MARCH 1840 : Memphis Enquirer

$25 Reward.

RANAWAY or stolen by some white man, a negro man by the name of PETER; he is about 40 years of age, speaks low when spoken to, wore off a cap of yellow gray color, his clothing was of brown jeans, his coat is straight breasted; he is a little grat on the forepart of his head, and has one short toe. I will give $25 to any person who will deliver him to me, or $50 for him and the thief. I live 2 miles east of Springhill, Tippah county, Miss. I purchased said negro of John Blackm in June, 1838.

WOODY LOYD

25 OCTOBER 1859 : Memphis Weekly Avalanche

JAILOR'S NOTICE

Was committed to jail at Troy, Obion county, Tennessee, on the 16th of September last, a bright mulatto who calls himself John Hannibal, says he belongs to Wm. Bradford of Memphis. Said boy is about six feet high, weighs about 180 lbs, has a scar over the left eye and one on his right hand caused by a burn, and appears to be about 21 years old. The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come forward, prove property and pay charges, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

T. PICKEREN
Jailer of Obion county, Tenn.

25 OCTOBER 1859 : Memphis Weekly Avalanche

RUNAWAYS - $750 REWARD.

Ranaway from my place, near Sunflower, Mississippi, on Tuesday, October 4th, 1869, three Negro men, PETER, REUBEN and READ.

PETER is about thirty or thirty-five years old, dark copper color, weighs about 200 pounds, six feet and one inch high, slow walk, and slow spoken; had on when he left heavy cotton jeans pants, with a blue stripe down the leg, and black wool hat. He has a wife near Tatesville, Miss.

REUBEN is about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, black, very light beard, about five feet eleven inches high, weighs 160 pounds, rather quick spoken; had on when he left heavy cotton jeans pants, with a blue stripe down the leg, white round-about, black wool hat.

READ is about thirty years old, light copper color, weighs about 155 pounds, about five feet ten inches high, slow and plain spoken; had on when he left heavy cotton jeans pants with blue stripe down the leg, green cloth coat with velvet collar, black satin vest and black hat. Read has been to the free States before, and they all three are, no doubt, trying to get back again.

I will give the above reward, $750, for the three negroes described, or $250 for any one of them, if taken in a free State, or $100 for any one of them, if arrested in a slave State and confined in jail so that I can get him.

N.B. FORREST, Memphis, Tenn.
October 10, 1859

[Note: Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Memphis slave trader until 1859 and owned a 1,900-acre cotton plantation near Sunflower Landing, Coahoma Co., MS, from 1858 to 1866.]

13 JULY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

RUNAWAY from the undersigned, on the 5th inst., a Negro Man named EDMUND, about twenty-three years of age; a bright mulatto, five and a half feet high; weighs about 150 pounds; has a downcast look, and stammers very much when spoken to. He will likely to be pass himself as a free boy. I will give twenty-five dollars reward for his delivery at my house, four miles from Shelby Depot, or confinement in any jail so I can get him. Address

JOHN M. MICKELBERRY
Hazel Flat, Tenn.

3 JULY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

A Runaway.

COMMITTED to the jail of Tipton county, Tenn., on the 26th day of June, 1859, as a runaway, a NEGRO MAN of black color; aged about 70 years, who says he is named Solomon, and says he belongs to Henry Johnson of Mississippi, residing near Hernando. Said negro is very grey, weighs about 120 pounds, is about 5 feet 2 inches high; has on purple pants, and a check and also a white shirt, and a black wool hat. The owner is required to come forward, prove property and pay charges, or said slave will be dealt with as required by law.

HENRY J. MALORY
Sheriff and Jailor of said county.
June 29, 1859.

2 JULY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

CHANCERY SALE
OF
FOUR VALUABLE NEGROES

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery Court at Memphis, rendered May term, 1859, in the case of William Braswell and Mary Braswell vs. Benjamin Askew and D.M. Sanders, upon the ex parte petition of Wm. L. Bruswell and wife, Elizabeth Bruswell, I will, on Monday, August 1, 1859, in front of my office, in the city of Memphis, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash,
FOUR VALUABLE NEGROES,
to-wit: One Negro Woman, named NANCY, and her three children. Said Negroes are sold as the property of the petitioner, Elizabeth Bruswell.
Sale at 11 o’clock A.M.

JOHN C. LANIER
Clerk and Master

2 JULY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$500 Reward.

LEFT my Plantation, 10 miles below this place, on the Mississippi river, on the Arkansas side, three likely Negro fellows. AARON, about 28 years old, about five feet ten or eleven inches high, weighs about 180 pounds, dark copper color. TRAVIS, nearly the same description, not quite so large, quick spoken, with a scar below his eye from a burn; was well paddled before he left. SAM is under size, black and has a large nose. Aaron and Sam I bought from Forrest [Nathan Bedford Forrest], of this place. Aaron run off last year, and got to a free State; and from what I can understand will attempt to make his way up the river. I will pay $50 if taken up in the State of Arkansas; $50 if taken up in Memphis; or $150 if taken up out of the above States, and secured so that I can get them. Address me at Como, Mississippi.

N.R. SLEDGE

24 JUNE 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

The undersigned will pay the above reward for the delivery to him in Memphis, of a Negro man, named JOHN, who ran off on the 4th instant. He is about five feet ten inches high, black complexion, weighs about 150 pounds, thin visage, very smart, and thirty years of age.

HENRY T. HULBERT

19 JUNE 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

RUNAWAY from my farm on Island 34, Mississippi River, on the night of the 16th inst., two negro men—one named George, a dark copper-colored man about 30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches high, weighs about 165 or 170 pounds, rather humped-shouldered; George is well acquainted in Memphis. The other, named Martin, about 28 years old, almost black, no teeth in front; about 5 feet 7 inches high, heavy put up, weighs about 150 pounds, and very slow speaker. I will pay the above reward for said negroes if delivered to H.A. Jones & Co., Memphis, Tenn.

A.C. JONES
P.S. - Said negroes left the island in a new oak skiff named Fashion.

5 JUNE 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$100 Reward!

RANAWAY from the subscriber, near Brownsville, Tenn., on the night of the 1st of June, SILAS and ISHAM. Silas is a bright mulatto, full six feet high, 28 years old; walks erect, weighs 168 lbs., has bushy hair when combed out - sometimes has it tied up with strings; scarcely any beard; his under jaw-bone large for a negro; had on a black soft hat, soiled; had a cane with a brass door-nob on the end of it. Isham is about five feet ten inches high, dark copper color; weighs 150 lbs.; short, kinky hair; low forehead; large mouth; shows his teeth,when he smiles; has feet large, and turn out very much in walking; had on a cloth cap, rather small for him; had scarcely any beard, if any. Their intention is to go to a free State. They took with them their Sunday clothes, also some new osnaburg pants and shoes. They left without any cause. For the apprehension of said negroes I will pay $50 reward, if taken in the State; $100 if taken out of the State.

E.C. STURDIVANT
Brownsville, Haywood county, Tenn.

28 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

NEGRO MEN
AT AUCTION.
THIS DAY, MAY 28,
AT 10 o’clock A.M. we will sell, at our Auction Rooms, 262 Main street, CYRUS, 33 years old, a No. 1 Cook and Dining-room Servant. Terms, cash. Also, SAM, 40 years old, a good Blacksmith. Terms, note satisfactorily indorsed, at 6 months. Both fully guaranteed.

G.B. LOCKE & CO.
Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers

27 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$100 REWARD.

I WILL pay a reward of fifty dollars for the apprehension and delivery to me of the NEGRO MAN NED, formerly owned by Mrs. Tucker. He is described as being of a dark brown color, about forty-five or fifty years old, and as being smart and sly. He has worked about the city, and may be still lurking around; but it is more probable that he has gone off, perhaps to a free State in company with JOHN, who belongs to the same estate. John has a wife on Col. Geo. W. Smith’s plantation on the Arkansas river. The executor offers fifty dollars reward for John. One hundred will be paid for both, or fifty for either.

J.H. UNTHANK
Attorney in fact for Mrs. M. Blount Williams

26 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

RANAWAY, on Tuesday evening, 24th inst., from my residence on Jackson street, South Memphis, GILES, a servant about 40 years old, 5 feet high, dark complexion, bald head, and several front teeth out. He plays well on the banjo. The above reward will be paid upon his delivery to me.

WM. T. WILLIAMS

18 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, near Oakland, Miss., on the night of March 20th, my negro boy DAVE. Said boy is of dark complexion, about 5 feet 11 inches high, will weigh 175 pounds, and is 24 years old, exceedingly well made, and quick. He was purchased in Richmond the first week in March. He may probably attempt to get back there. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and confinement in some Jail, so that I can get him.

B.H. POPE

15 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

I WILL give the above reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of a negro man named JOHN. He is black, quite tall, has one hip higher than the other, and had a heavy beard when he left. He has worked about the city for a year or two up to about thirteen months ago, and belongs to the estate of Mrs. C.C. Tucker. Has a wife at the plantation of Col. Geo. W. Smith on the Arkansas river.

N.M. Trezevant, Executor

8 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 4th inst., his two Negro men, Isaac and Nathan. Isaac is near six feet high, square built about the shoulders, broad face, in color very black, stammers and has peculiar contractions of the face and mouth when speaking; aged 20 years; he also wears a truss. Nathan is about five feet ten inches in hight; the white of his eyes have a red appearance; in color is coal black; about 18 years old. As the boy Isaac can write, he may have written himself and Nathan a pass. For the apprehension of said Negroes, a liberal reward will be given.

JOSEPH RICE, M.D.
Hernando, Miss.

1 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

RUNAWAY.

FROM the subscriber on the morning of the 18th of April; a black boy about five feet seven inches in hight, and weighs about one hundred and seventy five or eighty pounds. He has beard and moustache both. He has a deep scar on his upper lip about in the center, caused he said by the kick of a mule. He had two pair of black pants, one pair of brown linen, a dark purple jeans coat and a light summer one with him. I bought him about a year ago and I think he is between 25 and 30 years of age. I will give thirty dollars toward him if he is taken within the county and fifty dollars if taken out of the State.

S. DWIGHT FOSTER
8 miles from Laconia, Desha County, Ark.

Also, at the same time runaway from the subscriber, in the same neighborhood, Dick, about five feet seven inches in hight, weighs 145 or 150, is about 26 years old, black color, small scar in his eyebrow, has a watch heavy down look and speaks slow. I will pay a liberal reward for his apprehension.

J.J. WILY

1 MAY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$200 REWARD.

NEGRO BOY, George, attempted to murder my Overseer on Monday, April 25, and then ran off. George is about 30 years old; copper color; about 6 feet high; has a scar on his face, something like a burn; has been shot in the leg a little above the knee joint, scar very perceptible; has traveled to California by land; is fond of talking and is very plausible; was raised in Independence, Mo., and brought to Short Mountains, Franklin county, Arkansas, by Col. John W. Polk from whom I purchased him in January last. He will try to get on some boat, and will endeavor to travel as the property of some Irishman. I will give the above reward for the delivery of said boy to me, or his confinement so that I get him.

Since writing the above, our suspicions are, that he is making his way to Napoleon.

WILLOUGHBY WILLIAMS
Richland, Ark.

29 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Chancery Sale
OF
2 Valuable Negro Girls

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery Court at Memphis, rendered November Term, 1858, in the case of William and Mary Braswell and Elizabeth Braswell vs. Benjamin Askew and D.M. Sanderlin, I will on Wednesday, June 1st, 1859,
In front of my office, in the city of Memphis, proceed to sell to the highest bidder for Cash,

TWO VALUABLE NEGRO GIRLS,
ANN AND HARRIETT,

Sale at 11 o’clock A.M.

JOHN C. LANIER
Clerk and Master

28 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

NEGROES, NEGROES,
AT AUCTION
BY A.S. LEVY & CO.
WE WILL SELL
This Morning, 28th inst., 10 o’clk,
At our Room No. 10 Madison street, a very
LIKELY FAMILY OF NEGROES!

Consisting of Candise, 25 years old, house servant; Mary, 8 years old; Nancy, 8 years old; and Violet, 3 years old. Sale at 10 o’clock, without reserve. City guaranty as to title and health.

A.S. LEVY & CO.

22 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

RANAWAY last Saturday night a negro man named FRANK, aged about 34 years; of copper color; 5 feet 10 inches high more or less; flat nose. He is supposed to be in Memphis, or will make his way to Grand Junction. If delivered to C. Potter the above reward will be paid.

BOSLEY & SMITH

20 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Raleigh jail, Shelby county, on the 7th day of April, a NEGRO MAN, calling himself Arthur. Says he belongs to Benj. Polk, of Yallobusha county, Miss. Said negro is about 21 years old; black complexion; will weigh about 150 lbs.; two scars on his right wrist; no other marks visible.

L.D. WELLS, Jailor Shelby County, Tenn.

6 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Memphis City Jail, on March 21, a negro man calling himself JAS. DAY [JAMES DAY]; says he belongs to George Torry of Jefferson county, Miss. Said negro is of dark copper color; 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; will weigh 155 or 160 pounds; says he is part Indian; no flesh marks visible.

C.A. MALLORY, Jailor

5 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$100 REWARD.

RANAWAY last Thursday, a negro boy named JOHN, aged about 22 years, of copper color, and 5 feet 8 inches high, more or less flat nose, and large eyes; wears a little moustache; the above reward will be paid if taken out of the State; $50 will be paid if taken in the State, and $25 if in the county or city, by the owner.

C. SPIGEL
Union street

3 APRIL 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 REWARD.

RANAWAY from the subscriber on the morning of the 19th of February last, a negro man named HENRY, 23 years old; color black; about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, and weighs about 150 pounds; has a mark on one side of his face; also, a portion of his right thumb is off, caused by bone felon. I will give the above reward for him taken out of the State and lodged in jail, or $15 if taken in the State and delivered to me or lodged in jail. My address is Scales Post Office, Marshall county, Miss.

LEM. SMITH, JR.

17 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice

In the Memphis Jail a negro man about 23 or 24 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, weighs about 150 or 160 pounds; says that he belongs to William Rutherford of New Orleans, and calls himself John.

C.A. MALLORY, Jailor

17 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

RANAWAY on the night of February 3d, 1859, a negro man named BILL, known as Bill Trezevant. Bill is about thirty-one years old, black, has a heavy beard, and some marks of the lash upon his back. He has been employed at the Worsham House, Commercial Hotel, and other places in Memphis at different times for some years past, and is believed to be lurking somewhere in the neighborhood at present. I will give the above reward for his apprehension and delivery to E.M. Apperson, or if lodged in jail so I can get him.

W. FITZGERALD
Senatobia, Miss.

12 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$15 Reward

RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 1st of March, 1859, NEGRO GIRL named CHARITY, very smart and active, dark complexion, and 20 years of age. I will give the above reward for her apprehension if taken in the corporation, or $25 if taken any where in the State.

PAMELIA CHILDS,
per Wm. F. CORBAN
Echols Street

8 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$200 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, near Greenville, Mississippi, on the night of the 28th of February, two negro men, named LEANDER and ROBERT.

Leander is black, intelligent, and remarkably well formed, is about 6 feet one or two inches high, has rather a careless walk, small head and mouth, with decidedly thick lips and high and retiring forehead, aged about 23 or 24 years old.

Robert is decidedly black, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches in height, very slender, walks erect, not very intelligent, and with an uneasy expression of countenance; aged about 16 or 17 years.

For Leander, I will give fifty dollars, if caught in the counties of Washington or Bolivar, and twenty-five dollars for Robert, if caught in the above counties; if on a steamboat, or beyond the limit of said counties, I will give one hundred and fifty dollars for Leander, and fifty dollars for Robert, provided they are delivered to me, or lodged in some jail where I can get them.

Leander has formerly been employed on the Memphis and New Orleans packets, and will try to reach a free State by steamboat.

O.M. BLANTON

5 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

RAN AWAY from the subscriber, about the 1st February, 1859, my negro boy JACK, black, good looking boy, about five feet ten inches high, very active and about thirty years of age.

I will give the above reward for his apprehension, or such information as will lead to his recovery.

A.L. WILSON, Natchez, Miss.

5 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

RAN AWAY from the undersigned, in February, 1859, my boy LEWIS, aged about 14 years, dark copper color, speaks French, and is an active boy. I will give the above reward for his apprehension.

DR. L.P. BLACKBURN, Natchez, Miss.

2 MARCH 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

RANAWAY.

RANAWAY from my house, in this city, on the 23d of February, my negro woman, ELIZA JANE, of dark copper color, with right eye out; aged about thirty-eight years. A liberal reward will be paid for her apprehension and application to myself or Winston & Co., 194 Main street.

JOHN WILLIAMS

11 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, about the 28th of December last, a negro boy named DICK, about 18 years of age, black, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches in height, and rather spare made. He is supposed to be about the city, but may have made his escape to a free state. I will give the above reward for his apprehension and delivery to me.

B. BAYLISS

10 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice.

COMMITTED to the jail of Shelby county, on the 31st of January last, a negro boy about seventeen or eighteen years old; five feet four inches high; weighs about 130 pounds; calling himself CHARLEY, and says that he belongs to John B. Harring, Pontotoc county, Miss.

L.D. WELLS, Jailor, Shelby county.

8 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Lost,

A SMALL NEGRO BOY, about five years old, wearing striped linsey pantaloons, and belonging to the Rev. A.H. Thomas, pastor of the First Methodist Church in this city.

4 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the first MONDAY in November last, my negro JACK. He is 45 years of age, a little gray, some of his upper front teeth out; is 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, and is a blacksmith by trade; has a scar on one of his arms, produced by a cut from a knife; he was hurt when a child, which makes his toes white. I will give the above reward for him if taken in the county, and fifty dollars reward if caught out of the county. I purchased him in Richmond, Virginia, about two months since. He was raised in Ashe county, North Carolina, and he may be trying to get back. If he is delivered to Delap & Co., Memphis, Tennessee, I will give the above reward. My post office is Tulip, Dallas county, Arkansas.

W.B. WESSON

4 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice.

COMMITTED to the Memphis jail, December 28th, a Negro Man, about 52 or 53 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, weighs about 180 pounds, calling himself HENRY and says he belongs to John Shelton of Clarksville, Tennessee.

C.A. MALLORY, Jailer

4 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Stop the Runaway.

MY NEGRO MAN TOM, aged 24 years, 5 feet 7 inches high, copper colored, ranaway from the island three miles above Memphis. I think he is lurking about Memphis, and hope the police will keep a sharp look out for him.

PETER AMMON

4 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 REWARD,

RANAWAY from the subscriber in the city of Memphis, a NEGRO MAN named JACK. He is very black, about 6 feet 2 inches high, weighs about 180 pounds, has a scar over one of his eyes, and speaks in a fine voice; is a very smart boy, and has a long stride when he walks. I will give $25 to any one who will deliver said negro to me, or to J. J. Murphy, in this city, or half that amount if delivered in any jail in any slaveholding State in this Union.

JOHN McGRATH

4 FEBRUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice

COMMITTED to the jail of Shelby county, Tennessee, on the 10th of January, 1859, as a runaway slave, a negro man by the name of BOB. Said negro is about 17 or 18 years old; black color; about five feet high, and will weigh about 125 or 130 pounds; no scars or marks recollected, and states that he belongs to Daniel Butts of Fayette county, Tenn., near Fayette Depot.

The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

L.D. WELLS, Jailor of Shelby co., Tenn.

22 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Notice - Trust Sale

By virtue of a deed of trust, to be executed by R.L. Waller, bearing date the 24th day of February, 1858, and duly recorded in the Register's office of Fayette County, Tennessee, I will, on SATURDAY the 19th day of February 1859, at the residence of said R.L. Waller, below Macon, near Elba, for the purposes therein contained, sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the following negro slaves, to-wit: LUCINDA, ELIZA, JACOB, ISAAC, HUMPRHEY, CINTHIA, JENNIE and NEAL, and increase of the females thereof, since the execution of said deed of trust, if any, or so many of the said negro slaves as may be sufficient to pay off and discharge the debts, with interest thereon mentioned in said deed of trust.

G.W. REED, Trustee

22 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor's Notice

Committed to the Memphis Jail, December 19th, a Negro Man about 52 or 53 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, weighs about 180 pounds, calling himself HENRY; says he belongs to John Shelton of Clarksville, Tennessee.

C.A. MALLORY, Jailor

21 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor's Notice

Committed to the jail of Shelby County, Tennessee, on the 10th of January, 1859, as a runaway slave, a negro man by the name of BOB. Said negro is about 17 or 18 years old; black color; about five feet high, and will weigh about 125 or 130 pounds; no scars or marks recollected, and states that he belongs to Daniel Butts of Fayette County, Tenn., near Fayette Depot.

The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

L.D. WELLS
Jailer of Shelby Co., Tenn.

21 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

Ranaway from this subscriber, living near Senatobia, Miss., about the 13th of October last, my negro man named MARSH, aged between 30 and 35 years; slender built; about five feet ten or eleven inches high; dark complexion; small hands and feet, and perhaps a scar about temple.

I will pay the above reward for the apprehension of said negro or his delivery to me, or lodgment in jail so that I can get him.

WM. POAG
Senatobia, DeSoto county, Miss.

21 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

Ranaway from my negro yard about the middle of December, a negro man named DAVE, about five feet seven or eight inches high, dark copper complexion, and weighs about 160 or 170 pounds. Said negro was placed in my yard for sale by Dr. Robert Temple of Hernando, Miss., and lately belonged to Crawford Jones of Tunica County, Miss.

I will pay the above reward for his delivery to me at my yard in the city of Memphis.

N.B. FORREST

[Note: In the 1850s, Nathan Bedford Forrest's slave yard was located at 87 Adams Street in downtown Memphis.]

15 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Sheriff's Sale

By virtue of an execution issued from the Circuit Court of Shelby County, in favor of R.E. Orne, vs. John Coleman, R.T.G. Hart, et. al., issued 19th September 1858, I will expose to public sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the Sheriff's office on Madison street, in the city of Memphis, Tenn., on FRIDAY the 18th day of February, 1859, a negro woman named BETTY, levied on as the property of R.T.G. Hart, to satisfy said execution.

W.L. SMITH
Sheriff, Shelby County
By Thos. B. Mynatt, Deputy Sheriff, S.C.

15 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Stop the Runaway

MY NEGRO MAN TOM, aged 24 years, 5 feet 7 inches high, copper colored, ranaway from the island three miles above Memphis. I think he is lurking about Memphis, and hope the police will keep a sharp look out for him.

PETER AMMON

14 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

CLOSING OUT
NEGROES FOR SALE
AND
HOUSES FOR RENT

The Corporation charging more than I am able to pay for license, having been totally raised to about eight hundred dollars, including auction and negro license, brought forward by one of our city fathers in the same business as myself, so I have been told, but it is immaterial who was the originator of the outrageous tax, I for one, cannot pay it, therefore I wish to change my business, and will sell all the negroes on hand low for cash, viz:

JOHN aged 24 years
BILL aged 20 years
PHILLIP aged 25 years
MARY aged 37 years
CATHERINE aged 19 years
FANNY aged 14 years
HARRIETT aged 14 years
CAROLINE aged 11 years

The above consists of field hands, house servants, &c. I wish also to rent the houses I occupy on Court Square.

A. WALLACE
South Side Court Square

14 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$50 Reward.

Will be paid for the apprehension of a dark mulatto slave named JERRY, who escaped from the depot of the Memphis and Charlotte Railroad, on the night of the 7th inst. Hight about 6 feet. Had locked to his right leg a pair of shackles, his left leg being swolen. Wore dark-colored clothes. He is owned in Cleveland, Tenn.

Apply to B. AYRES
Superintendent, M&C Railroad

11 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

CHANCERY SALE
of Forty-One Valuable Negroes
Together with other property
consisting of Mules, Horses, Cows,
Hogs, Carriages, Furniture, Cotton
Gin, and Farming Utensils of
Every Description.

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery Court at Memphis, rendered at the November term, 1858, in the case of Lucy W. Stark, administratrix of Henry C. Stark, deceased, and others, vs. Margaret Stark, Louisiana Farabee, and others, creditors of Henry C. Stark, deceased, I will on THURSDAY, the 25th of January, 1859, at the late residence of Henry C. Stark, deceased, in Shelby county, Tennessee, near Fisherville, proceed to sell to the highest bidder:

Forty-One Valuable Negroes,
named as follows, to wit:

RANSOM aged about 35 years
JIM BROWN aged about 15 years
WARREN aged about 7 years
GUSS aged about 4 years
EUGENIE aged about 2 years
LITTLE aged about 40 years
GEORGE aged about 17 years
JIM GRAY aged about 15 years
ALEC aged about 11 years
SAM aged about 31 years
MARION aged about 14 years
BOB aged about 24 years
ROBERT aged about 2 years
POMPEY aged about 40 years
SILAS aged about 26 years
JOHN aged about 1 years
JOHN aged about 42 years
JACOB aged about 24 years
SILLER aged about 30 years
JULIA aged about 18 years
and her child aged about 4 mo.
EADIE aged about 12 years
ALICE aged about 10 years
MARY aged about 33 years
CANDICE aged about 16 years
EASTER aged about 15 years
ISABELLE aged about 10 years
LUCY aged about 3 years
BANER aged about 5 years
MATILDA aged about 2 years
MOLLIE aged about 35 years
ANNY aged about 3 years
LIZZIE aged about 45 years
RACHEL aged about 12 years
MARY ANN aged about 21 years
AILCEY aged about 60 years
HARRIET aged about 20 years
JENNY LIND aged about 5 years
ANNA aged about 3 years
SARAH aged about 45 years
MADALINE aged about 33 years

Among said negroes are blacksmiths, carpenters, house and field hands of every description. [Omitted: description of household goods and farm items.] The sale of the above mentioned property will commence at 10 o'clock A.M. on Tuesday, the 25th of January, 1859, and if not completed on that day will be continued from day to day until completed.

JOHN C. LANIER
Clerk and Master

11 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

CHANCERY SALE
of Sixteen Valuable Negroes

Pursuant to a decree of Chancery Court, at Memphis, rendered November term 1858, in the case of Newton Ford, Administrator of Thomas Mull, deceased, and others, vs. John S. Clayton and others, creditors of Thomas Mull, deceased, I will on TUESDAY February 1, 1859, in front of my office, in the City of Memphis, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash,

Sixteen Valuable Negroes

belonging to the estate of Thomas Mull, deceased, and named as follows, to wit:

TOM aged about 30 years
ABB aged about 30 years
ADAM aged about 50 years
JOHN aged about 32 years
DANIEL aged about 30 years
TOM aged about 28 years
JERRY aged about 30 years
CAROLINE aged about 30 years
WINNEY aged about 22 years
HARRIET aged about 20 years
LUCY aged about 25 years
TOM aged about 35 years
SCY aged about 35 years

JOHN C. LANIER
Clerk and Master

8 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 4th inst. in DeSoto county, Miss., a black negro man named MILEY, aged 24 or 25 years, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches. He had on a new wool hat, new gray blanket coat, gray pantaloons with knee patched; quick spoken, and snaps his eyes when spoken to. I will pay the above for his confinement in any jail so that I get him. Said boy is supposed to be making for Gibson county, Tennessee.

F. PATTON

6 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Negroes in Demand
FOR HIRE

Monday the 10th day of January, 1859, we hire until the 1st day of January, 1860, the following SERVANTS, to-wit:

DAVID, 50 years old - a carpenter
BILLY, 38 years old - field hand
JOE, 40 years old - field hand
DRUMMOND, 50 years old - field hand
JEMIMA, 33 years old - cook; two children, LEVI, 9 years old, ISABEL, 12 years old
LUCY, 32 years old - seamstress and cook
CHLOE, 40 years old, and her child, 5 months old
MARY, 23 years old - housekeeper and cook
MISSOURI, 11 years old - nurse

Sale at our store, No. 331 Main Street.
M.C. CAYCE & SON
Auctioneers & Real Estate Brokers

1 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber in the city of Memphis, a NEGRO MAN named JACK. He is very black, about 6 feet two inches high, weighs about 180 pounds, has a scar over one of his eyes, and speaks in a fine voice; is a very smart boy, and has a long stride when he walks. I will give $25 to anyone who can deliver said negro to me or to J.J. Murphy in this city, or half the amount if delivered to any jail in any slaveholding State in this Union.

JOHN McGRATH

1 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

JAILOR'S NOTICE

A negro man calling his name AMOS TIMMONS, is now confined in the Memphis City Jail, who claims to be free, as a runaway slave; he is of brown color, will weigh about 180 pounds; about 6 feet high; aged about 35 years; has a scar on the back of his neck running up and down his neck; also a scar on his left thumb, one joint stiffened.

Respectfully, C.A. MALLORY

1 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

CHANCERY SALE
of
Slaves and Other Property

Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery Court at Memphis in the October term, 1858, in the case of Wm. F. Campbell Ex'r and complainant against John McNairy Currin and others, defendants, I will, on the public square in the town of Ripley, Lauderdale county, Tennessee, on Wednesday, 29th December next sell at public sale to the highest bidder, upon a credit of four and eight months, the following likely slaves: BOB, aged about 47 years; SUSAN, aged about 34 years; MONROE, aged about 19 years; SARAH, aged about 17 years old; ANN, aged about 15 years old; ANDERSON, about 34 years old; AMERICA, about 13 years old; CHARLES, about 12 years old; SANDY, about 10 years old; BILL, about 1 years old; ISABELLA, about 5 years old; RACHEL, about 21 years old; BILLY, about 31 years old; and ABSOLEM, about 29 years old. [Omitted: description of livestock, etc.] Sale to commence at 11 o'clock.

WM. F. CAMPBELL
Ex'r of N.P. CURRIN, dec'd, and Commissioner

1 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

JAILOR'S NOTICE

CHARLES, who says he belongs to James E. [illegible name, ends with "k"] near Guide's [?] Landing, Arkansas, is confined in the Memphis City Jail as a runaway slave; he is a black color, aged about 21 years, will weigh about 150 pounds, about 5 feet 10 inches high, has a scar on his forehead, no other marks.

Respectfully, C.A. MALLORY, Jailor

1 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

$25 Reward.

Ranaway from the subscriber on the first Monday in November last, my negro JACK. He is 45 years of age, a little gray, some of his upper front teeth out; is 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, and is a blacksmith by trade; has a scar on one of his arms produced by a cut from a knife; he was hurt when a child, which makes his toes white. I will give the above reward for him if taken in the county and fifty dollars reward if caught out of the county. I purchased him in Richmond, Virginia, about two months since. He was raised in Ashe county, N.C., and he may be trying to get back. If he is delivered to Delap and Co., Memphis, Tennessee, I will give the above reward. My post office is Tulip, Dallas county, Arkansas.

E.H. WESSON

1 JANUARY 1859 : Memphis Daily Appeal

Cotton Plantation, Negroes, &c., FOR SALE

By virtue of a degree of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county, Arkansas, made and rendered on the Chancery side thereof, on the 19th day of November, A.D., 1858, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Francis M. Fergas, as Administrator, with the will annexed of Michael P. Morrel, deceased, and others, are complainants, and Nathaniel H. Fish is defendant, the object whereof is to settle the partnership business between said parties, we, as Commissioners of said Court will sell, at the Court House door of said county, on MONDAY, the 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY NEXT, between the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, at public auction, to the highest bidder therefor, the following described Real Estate, Negroes and Personalty, to-wit: [Omitted: surveyor's description of the "Reserve Plantation" in Jefferson County.] Also the following Negro slaves for life now on said Plantation, viz: SAMPSON, 50 years old; MARIAH, 36 years old; WASHINGTON, 17 years old; GEORGE, 15 years old; WILLIAM and JOSEPHINE (twins), 13 years old; JACK, 12 years old; MIKE, 10 years old; ADOLPHUS and LAPHESUS (twins), 2 years old; IRENE, 2 months old; TOM, 25 years old; FRANK DAVIS, 50 years old; JULIA, 30 years old, CHARLOTTE, 12 years old; FRANK, 10 years old; ARTHUR, 2 years old; QUEEN, 2 months old; SILLA, 70 years old; MILLIE, 40 years old; PERRY, 22 years old; PETER, 29 years old; HARRIET, 22 years old; GEORGE FLANNAKIN, 45 years old; ANGELINE, 51 years old; ANDERSON, 24 years old; LIZZIE, 17 years old; MOSE, 15 years old; MINERVA, 11 years old; EMELINE, 4 years old; SAM JONES, 48 years old; RACHEL, 36 years old; ELIAS, 32 years old; MARY, 28 years old; JOHN, 4 years old; MARY FRANCES, 6 months old; ED RIDER, 40 years old; HANNAH BIRD, 33 years old; SAM, 15 years old; LOUISA, 11 years old; ELIZABETH, 5 years old; ADELINE, 3 years old; ISAAC, 2 years old; DICK, 23 years old; PATSEY, 30 years old; WESLEY, 23 years old; RACHEL, 25 years old; FANNY, 7 years old; ELMIRA, 2 years old; JAMES HENRY, 3 weeks old; NED, 20 years old; TONY, 19 years old; ANDY, 20 years old; BOB, 19 years old; WILTON, 30 years old; ALBERT, 30 years old; NANCY, 25 years old; DANIEL, 27 years old; ANN, 24 years old; LAURA, 4 years old; ROXY ANN, 1 year old; BRITTON, 29 years old; PHILIP, 40 years old; WILLIAM, 4 years old; HARRY, 32 years old; PATSY, 30 years old; and WESLEY, 23 years old. Also the following described personal property, now on said Plantation, to-wit: 25 head of horses and mules, 4 yoke of oxen, 25 head of milch cows, 30 head of stock cattle, 50 head of sheep, 50 head of hogs, 2 ox wagons, 1 ox cart, 1 mule cart, 1 set of blacksmith's tools, and farming utensils.

The above Plantation is situated about six miles below Pine Bluff in said county on the south bank of the Arkansas river, entirely above the overflow, in the heart of the finest cotton region in the world, about 650 acres in the best state of cultivation, and being in an excellent neighborhood of good society, with dwelling house, negro cabins, cotton gins, cribs, stables and all necessary outbuildings, render it the most desirable place, in every point of view, ever offered for sale in this State.

MARCUS L. BELL
THOMAS S. JAMES
Commissioners
Pine Bluff, Ark., Nov. 26, 1858

28 NOVEMBER 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$50 REWARD

Ranaway on the 2d of October last, two negro men - HENRY and TAYLOR.

Henry is a dark mulatto, with a full bushy head of hair and a large unshaven beard, above the medium height, intelligent, can read and write, and is very pompous in his language and actions, and about thirty years of age.

Taylor is a small, well-set, black negro with one leg a little shorter than the other, small round eyes, and a very small receding chin, so much that he has very nearly no chin.

They took a carpet bag apiece and may have several changes of clothing. The above reward ($50) will be given to any person who will deliver them to me, in Germantown, Tennessee, or to Dr. T.M. Dupree, Harrisburg, Pontotoc county, Mississippi, or lodge them in jail so that I can get them.

J.M.M. CORNELIUS

7 NOVEMBER 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$500 REWARD

Ranaway from the subscriber, living on the Yazoo River near Sidon, Carroll county, Mississippi, on the night of the 2d of September, the following slaves, viz:

ALBERT, a dark mulatto, about five feet ten inches high, about thirty years old, is a blacksmith by trade, his arms are large and very heavily muscled, he has the scar of a very severe cut on his left thumb where it joins the hand, and I think the scar of a burn on the back of one of his hands, has a rather downcast countenance, slow spoken, and is inclined to put his hand to his head when spoken to, wears a No. 10 russet [shoe].

DUDLEY, a sallow mulatto, about twenty-six years old, five feet six or seven inches high, bushy head, has had a tick in one of his eyes, and it looks a little smaller than the other. It is probable that he has the marks of cupping on his side and blisters on his stomach, wears a No. 8 russet.

FRED, an octaroon, fair complexion, though very much sunburned, straight brown hair, gray eyes, a little crossed, about five feet four or five inches high, twenty two years old. It is probable that he has the marks of cupping and blisters on his breast and side, wears a No. 7 shoe.

I will give one hundred dollars for the apprehension and confinement in jail (so that I can get them) for each of said negroes, if taken out of this State, or fifty dollars if taken in this State. And I will give two hundred for the arrest and evidence to convict any white man that may have been connected with the escape of said slaves.

H.H. SOUTHWORTH
Sidon Post Office, Carroll county, Miss.

5 SEPTEMBER 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$1000 REWARD

For NED. $500 will be given on his committal to any jail so that I can get him, and for any person, white or black, who may have stolen, employed, or harbored said negro, on their conviction $500 more will be paid. Ned ranaway from my plantation in Yazoo county, Mississippi, on 1st June 1859 and has been seen about Memphis in the last three or four months. He is black, twenty-four years old; said in Memphis he belonged to a man named Brown or Brooster in Mississippi; about five feet eleven inches high; fine teeth, which he shows when he smiles; high forehead; somewhat round-shouldered and knock-kneed; weighs commonly one hundred and sixty pounds; hair rather long for a negro of his complexion, and usually platted [plaited]; dull look; slow of speech; well disposed; silent, rarely saying anything except in reply, when he is very apt to grin, but seldom or never laughs.

WM. BATTAILE
Yazoo City, Mississippi

29 AUGUST 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$300 REWARD.

Ranaway from the subscriber living one mile west of Oakland post office, Yalobusha county, Mississippi, three negro men, to wit:

BILL, a very dark copper colored negro; round face; small hands and feet; somewhat knock-kneed; with holes in his ears for rings; rather a side or down look when spoken to; stout built; about five feet eight inches high; and would weigh near one hundred and sixty pounds; walks rather brisk, with a hitch in his gait.

Also, GEORGE, a black negro about twenty-eight years of age; straight; about five feet eleven inches high and would weigh probably one hundred seventy-five pounds; is slow spoken; a slight scar over one of his eyebrows; countenance rather dull, but exhibits sense when spoken to; his walk slow; square face; stout and square built.

Also, ISHAM, a dark copper colored negro; full six feet high; would weight one hundred eighty pounds; about thirty-five years of age; stout built; heavy shouldered; moves and speaks quick, and talks pleasantly and intelligently when spoken to.

These three negroes left my plantation on Yockanapatafa [Yoknapatawpha] River about the first of July last. The first named, Bill, will probably make his way to Des Arc, Arkansas, where he has a wife. The second, George, left with Bill and is probably in his company. The third negro, Isham, may endeavor to make his way to Bowling Green, Kentucky, as he has relatives there.

For the above described negroes, if taken together and delivered to me, or put in some jail so that I can get them, I will pay the sum of three hundred dollars, or two hundred dollars for Bill and fifty each for George and Isham if taken separately.

Any information lodged with Stratton, McDavitt & Co., Memphis, will be suitably rewarded.

ROBT. S. RAYBURN
Oakland, Yalobusha county, Mississippi
(St. Louis Republican and Des Arc (Ark.) Citizen copy two months in weekly.)

8 MAY 1860 : Memphis Weekly Avalanche

STOP THE THIEF.

Gillen's Landing, Phillip county, Ark.

Runaway from the Plantation of E.N. Saunders & Brother, near the above place on the 3d instant, a negro boy, ALFRED, aged about 23 years, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, light copper color, had light whiskers when he left, and very intelligent. Said boy was taken up, as pretended, on the 5th instant in this county, near head of Island No. 64, on the Mississippi River, and taken on board the steamboat Victoria by a man by the name of Louis B. Choate, who said he was going to take said negro to jail at Helena, and that is the last that has been heard of them. Said Choate is about 25 years old, about 6 feet high, spare built, rough boned, and what is called a muscular man, light hair and blue eyes, loves whisky, and when drinking is very quarrelsome. It is thought he will take railroad and go up into some part of the State of Tennessee, or go to the lower part of Missouri, as we learn he has lived in both places.

I am authorized to offer one hundred dollars reward for said Choate and the boy delivered to me at this place or lodged in jail so that the owner can get said boy, and the thief be dealt with according to law.

JOHN GILLEN
P.S. I understand the boy called his name JOHN when he left.

18 APRIL 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$500 REWARD.

Ranaway from the subscriber, about the 27th February last, a certain mulatto boy about 18 years old named DAN. Said boy is nearly white, sandy hair, weighs 155 pounds - about five feet eight inches in height, has good teeth, good countenance, and would nearly pass for a white person - has black eyes. Any person apprehending said boy and delivering him to the undersigned will receive the above reward.

THOS. P. BALLARD
South Bend, Arkansas county, Ark.

28 MARCH 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$25 REWARD.

Ranaway from the subscriber, living in Poinsett county, Arkansas, some time in the month of January last, a negro man, JASPER, aged about thirty-five years; weighs about one hundred sixty pounds. Jasper is thought to be lurking about Memphis or making his way to Texas. I will pay the above reward if delivered to me or secured in any jail in Arkansas or Tennessee.

G.W. COGBILL
Wittsburg, Arkansas

14 MARCH 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$100 REWARD.

Ranaway from my residence 3 miles south of Hernando, Miss., two negro men named respectively GEORGE and WILLIAM, described as follows: George aged about 23 years, black color, will weigh about 160 pounds, had on a cap and black frock coat when he left; no marks recollected. William aged about 18 or 20 years, black color, had on a black frock coat, brown pantaloons and check shirt; will weigh about 150 or 160 lbs, is very strong and chunky. I purchased said boys on the 14th of February, of Nevill and James, and I think they will endeavor to make their way back to St. Louis, Mo., from whence they came a short time ago. They left my home together on Saturday night, the 18th inst. I will give the above reward for their apprehension and confinement in jail so that I can get them, or $50 for either.

WM. K. LOVE
Hernando, Miss.

22 FEBRUARY 1860 : Memphis Weekly Appeal

$25 REWARD

Ranaway from my plantation in DeSoto county, Mississippi, on the 12th inst., a negro man by the name of NUDHAM: dark copper color, a little gray about the temples, very high forehead, apparently nearly bald, five feet ten or eleven inches high, quick spoken but at times has a hitch or sort of stammer in his voice, will weigh 175 or 180 pounds, aged about forty-five years, and is the property of Col. Blackman Lee or Newton Grove, Sampson county, North Carolina. Said negro will either attempt to return to North Carolina or to a free State. The above reward will be paid upon the delivery of the negro to me or to his owner, or for confinement in any jail so that we can get him. My post office is Watson's, Marshall county, Mississippi.

JULIUS A. STEVENS