IRELAND OLD NEWS

RUNAWAY SERVANT ADS

Further Information on Runaway/Indentured Servants

January 8, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away on the 30th of December last, from the subscriber
living in Packston township, Lancaster county, and province of
Pennsylvania, a servant man, named Richard Pritchard, born in
Wales, but was brought up in Ireland, a middle size fellow,
well set, of a fresh complexion, one of his under teeth longer
than the rest, with short black hair, almost as coarse as
horsehair, speaks with a lisp, and takes snuff, about 25 or 30
years of age: Had on when he went away, a large felt hat,
worsted cap, two shorts, one ruffled, a blue German serge
coat, with flash sleeves, an olive green coat, half worn, long
waisted, with short skirts, old cloth breeches, with metal
buttons, dark brown stockings, and a pair of blue worsted
ones, and old shoes, one of them has a slit in the upper
leather, it being too tight, with brass buckles: Said servant
has been in the army, and on board a man of war, and pretends
to know something of the plaisterer, painter, and
miller business. Whoever takes up and secures said servant,
or gives notice of him, to Jeremiah Warder, Hatter, in
Philadelphia, so that his master may have him again, shall
have Three Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
James McKnight, or John Harris, Ferryman.

February 26, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away on the 17th inst. from the subscribers, living in
Chester county, two servant men, one named Andrew Robinson,
came last summer from the north of Ireland, by the way of
Dublin, of a middle stature, sandy complexion, about 20 years
of age. Had on good shoes, white yarn stockings, old cloth
breeches, brownish coat, half worn, blue jacket, without
sleeves, ozenbrigs shirt, a newish felt hat, a worsted cap.
The other named Edward Eling, a native Irishman, speaks plain
English, of a short stature, about 30 years of age, has been
in this country before, and served his time in or near
Lancaster, and again came over a servant last summer from
Ireland: Had on 2 jackets, the uppermost of blue kersey, old
shoes, yarn stockings, new buckskin breeches, check shirt, and
an old beaver hat. Whoever takes up the said servants, and
brings them to their masters, or to Chester goal, shall have
Three Pounds reward for each, paid by PETER DICKS, and
HUMPHREY JOHNSON.

March 28, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away the 17th of this inst. from the subscriber, living in
Pilesgrove township, Salem county, a servant man, named Roger
Noland, came from Ireland, of middle stature, speaks good
English: he served 4 years in this province before, then went
on the expeditions to Cape Breton and Canada; he is a likely
fellow, of a fresh complexion, has black hair, and is slim; he
is a drunken, impudent, forward fellow in company, and talks
much; Had on when he went away, a goof coat, between a dove
and ash colour, breeches of the same, the coat is trimmed with
3 holes in the flap, and 3 in the sleeve, a good holland
shirt, grey yarn stockings, neats leather shoes, a small
brimmhat, more than half worn, and a very old lightish
colourjacket. Whoever takes up and secures said servant in
any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall have
Fifty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by MOUNCE
KEEN.

April 18, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away from Adam McCool, Blacksmith, of West Nantmell,
Chester county, an apprentice lad, named Francis Cannon, born
in Ireland, of middle stature, full face, short bushy black
hair, well built, much given to drink, and as he walks takes
long steps, much given to singing and playing on the jews
harp: Had on when he went away, a new felt hat, a brown and
yellow silk and worsted coat, lined with yellow silk, full
trimmed, blue camblet jacket and breeches, lined with brown
shaloon, a new white shirt, blue stockings, good shoes, with
pewter buckles. Whoever takes up the said apprentice, and
brings him to his master, or secures him so as he may have him
again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable
charges, paid by ADAM McCOOL.

N.B. The coat is wove burdeye fashion.

December 5, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away, from on board a sloop at Poghkeepsie, in Dutches
county, an Irish Servant man, named Nicholas McDaniel aged
about 20 years, came lately from Ireland with Capt. Anderson,
and is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high; carried with him a
gun, and is supposed to have gone down along the West side of
Hudsonriver, to Pennsylvania: had on a brown pea jacket, a
cap, and a woollen hat; he speaks but indifferent English, has
a wild look, says one Henry Mulhall, in Amboy, is his uncle;
he has a brother at Poughkeepsie, who is also a Servant to
James Isaiah Ross, of New York, merchant, and came over in the
same vessel. Whoever takes up the said Nicholas McDaniel, and
secures him, so that the said James Isaiah Ross, his master,
may have him again, shall have Five Pounds reward, and all
reasonable charges, paid by JAMES ISAIAH ROSS.

December 5, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away on the 2d inst. from Arthur McIlveen, near Woodberry,
in Deptford township, Gloucester county, in the Province of
West Jersey, A servant man, named John Welch, about 25 years
of age, a likely well set fellow, about 5 feet 6 inches high:
Had on when he went away, a blue cloth jacket, white shirt,
old buckskin breeches, blue worsted stockings, 2 pair of
pumps, with brass buckles; he was born in Ireland, and speaks
with the brogue. He took with him a white mare, about twelve
hands high, with wall eyes. Said Welch is a weaver by trade,
and was formerly a servant to John Cooper, weaver of Chester
county, in Pennsylvania. Whoever takes up said servant, and
secures him in gloucester goal, so that his master may have
him again, shall have Twenty Shillings reward, and reasonable
charges, paid by ARTHUR MCILVEEN.

January 14, 1752
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away from his master, William Vogan, weaver, of Sadsbury
township, Lancaster county, in the province of Pennsylvania,
on the 4th instant, one Michael Hunt, from Waterford in
Ireland, he is a three year servant, about 25 years of age, a
stout made fellow, broad shoulder, broad face, heavy brow,
and long black hair, about five feet three inches high: took
with him when he went away, a linsey woolsey white blanket,
two old cloth jackets, dark brown coat, blue stuff jacket,
with hair buttons, buckskin breeches, without buttons at the
knees, two pair of grey colour stockings, and two coarse
linnen shirts. Whoever takes up and secures aid servant, so as
his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings
reward, paid by WILLIAM VOGAN.

N.B. The said servant served four years with David Rees,
of Newtown township, in the said province, and is supposed to
make off to the Jerseys, in or about Woodbridge, where he has
some Acquaintance.

July 23, 1752
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away on the 21st inst. from David Crawford, of Springfield
township, Chester county, a servant man, named Robert Porter,
born in the north of Ireland, about 5 feet 7 inches high, pale
visage, fair skin, his head shaved, slender made, with an
innocent countenance": Had on when he went away, a cotton
jacket, and drawers, check, but the colour is scarce
discernable now, pretty good felt hat, and white shirt.
Whoever secures said servant, sot that his master may have him
again, shall have Thirty Shillings reward, paid by DAVIS
CRAWFORD, or JAMES CROZIER.

N.B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off at
their peril.

August 6, 1752
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, July 31, 1752.
Run away from the subscribers, living in the Forks of
Gunpowder, in Baltimore county, Maryland, the 19th instant,
the following servants, viz. John Jebb, a convict servant man,
large and well made, about 30 years of age, fresh complexion:
Had on when he went away, a new felt hat, grey wig, red coat,
and a white fustian frock, flowervest, two or three holland
shirts, ruffled at the bosom, blue cloth breeches, and blue
ribbstockings: He is a shoemaker by trade, but understands
farming, and was born in Shropshire, in England. Also Thomas
Robinson, a convict servant man, about 30 years of age, he is
tall, and of a very dark complexion, with a down look: Had on
when he went away, a felt hat, brown wig, blue pea jacket, a
check and a white shirt, petticoat trowsers, blue stockings,
and a pair of old pumps, and was born in Yorkshire in England.
Likewise Peter Campbell, a convict servant man, well set, 5
feet 4 inches high: Had on when he went away, a brown kersey
jacket, with flat metal buttons, yellow leather breeches, a
pair of pumps, with steel buckles, castor hat, and three pair
of grey yarn stockings: He was born in Ireland, but talks good
English. Whoever takes up the said servants, and brings them
home to the subscribers, shall have Two Pistoles for each, if
taken in Baltimore county; but if taken out of Baltimore
county, Three Pistoles; and if out of Maryland, Four Pistoles
for each, paid by John Grinef Howard, Daniel Pocock senior,
and William Watkins.

N.B. The above mention servants have two guns, and some
money, with them, and supposed they will sell their guns,
and change their names and cloathing, and pass for labourers
or sailors.

September 14, 1752
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Ran away on Monday night last, from Joseph Sinclair,
heelmaker, of this city , a servant man, named Joseph Lyon,
about [ ] years of age, a likely young fellow, and fair
complexion: Had on when he went away, a brown cut wig, a light
colourbear skin [ ], a white corded demity waistcoat, blue
cloth breeches, and linnen trowsers, a pair of light blue
worsted stockings, new [ ] check shirt, and took three more
with him: he came in with Capt. McCarty, about 2 years ago,
from Ireland. Whoever takes up and secures the said servant,
so that his master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds
reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOSEPH SINCLAIR.

N.B. he was seen to go over the Lower ferry the same
night: a ship mate lives a Mr. William Peters, over
Schuylkill.

Chester, December 18, 1752.
RUN aways in Chester county goal, viz. Andrew Dun, born in
Ireland, as he says; he was bought by one Joshua Roberts, in
West New Jersey, and sold by the said Roberts to one William
Walker, in Northampton township, Burlington province
aforesaid. Thomas Wood, an Englishman, 19 years of age, a
short set fellow, about 5 feet 5 inches high, swarthy
complexion; pretends to be a sailor: Had on when committed, n
iron collar about his neck; brought with him a brown gelding,
and says his mastername is John Smith, and lives in
Maryland, within four miles of Patapsco. Joseph Simmonds, born
in England, in the city of Norwich, 20 years of age, of a
sandy complexion, and says he runaway from one John Boham, in
Lancaster county. Brickmaker by trade. David Greenwood, about
60 years of age, born in England, and speaks broad English, a
weaver by trade, a lusty big boned man, and says he has been
in the country 11 years, but will not give any account where
he lived, or from whence he came. These are to desire the
owners to come and pay the charges, otherwise they will be
sold out for their keeping.

WILLIAM HAY, Goal Keeper.

February 6, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from his bail, in the township of Salisbury,
Lancaster County, in the province of Pennsylvania, A man named
James Douglass, between 30 and 40 years of age, of middle
stature, pale complexion: Had on when he went away, An old felt
hat, worsted cap, an old brown coat, piecin several places,
two blue jackets, one of a lighter blue than the other, two
check shirts, the neck and sleeves of one of the shirts is
different from the body, sheepskin breeches, flower about the
button holes, sky blue stockings, pretty good shoes,
without buckles; has a wart under his left ear; and is a great
snuff taker: He took a pocket pistol with him. He came from
Ireland last year, and has a receipt that he got from Mr. Knox,
in Londonderry, when he paid his passage; and supposed he
will pass by it. Whoever takes up and secures the said James
Douglass, so as the subscriber may have him again, shall have
Three Pounds as a reward, paid by me WILLIAM McCANANT.

January 31, 1753.

September 6, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester, August 31, 1753.
There is now in the goal of Chester (taken up as a runaway)
One William Mooney, about 21 years old, about 5 feet 7 inches
high, smooth faced, his hair off, has neither wig nor cap: has
an old hat, blue camblet coat, and an old bearskin ditto, with
metal buttons, check shirt, coarse trowsers, buckskin
breeches, and old shoes and stockings; says he came from the
county of Meath, in Ireland; has been in the country six
years, and severed four years to one George Croghan, six miles
beyond John Harrisferry. He has with him, when taken, A
dark brown horse, about 8 or 9 years old, a star in his
forehead, long switch tail, never docked, a brand on the near
buttock, but so blind as not to be known what it is; an old
saddle without housings, and an old snaffle bridle. Whoever
the said Mooney, or the said horse, may belong to, are
requested to come and prove their property, otherwise he will
be sold out to pay costs. SAMUEL SMITH, Goal keeper.

October 25, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Baltimore County, Maryland, October 18, 1743 [sic].
RUN away from the subscribers, on Sunday, the 14th inst. Three
servant men; Michael French, a tall sprightly young fellow,
has dark eyes and eye brows, round visage, and smooth face; he
came out of Ireland 7 years ago; is now about 20 years of age,
and is pretty smart in his speech or conversation: Had on when
he went away, A dark colour cloth vest, and breeches,
ozenbrigs trowsers over his breeches, dark wig, castor hat,
light colour grey worsted stockings, ozenbrigs shirt, and a
white linen ditto; likely he took several other things
unknown.

James Brannon, an Irishman born, about 20 years of age,
has been much afflicted with the kick kicksey and jaundice,
and, if observed is much scarr about the arms, and many
other parts of his body, smooth face, short stature, and brown
complexion: Had on when he went away, A cloth coat, linen
vest and breeches, country linen thread stockings; has a pair
of pistols, a cutlash, a green sword belt, and sundry other
things unknown. He professes to be a Schoolmaster, and
supposed he will write passes for them all.

Henry Tedder, was born in Essex, in England, about 30
years of age; he was brought up a Gardiner, and has been a
soldier in the Kingservice, and sometimes pretends to show
poppits; about 5 feet 8 inches high, swarthy complexion,
pretty round visage, dark eyes and eye brows, flattish nose,
and pretty wide mouth, talks pretty quick, and snaps his eyes
when he talks much, which he is apt to do; much given to
drink: Had on when he went away, a red napped vest, with
metal buttons, striped holland breeches, light grey worsted
stockings, new pumps, castor hat, 2 check shirts, and may have
sundry other things unknown to us. Whoever takes up said
servants, and secures them, so as the owners may have them
again, shall have Five Pounds reward for each of them, paid in
the currency of the province where they are taken, by JOHN
HALL, and JACOB GILES.

November 22, 1753
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1753.
RUN away from the subscribers, on Monday the 19th inst. A
servant boy, named Patrick Roach, about 18 years of age, a
short thick fellow: Had on when he went away, Blue jacket and
breeches, yarn stockings, old shoes, too big for him, and
coarse yarn cap; he of a pale complexion, and has a down
look. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so as
his masters may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings
reward, paid by Josiah and Carpenter.

P.S. He came in this spring from Ireland, in the snow
Dispatch, Capt. Haney.

April 11, 1754
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, April 5, 1754.
RUN away, last night, from Wallace and Bryan, on Market street
wharff, a north Ireland servant man, named Richard Devine, of
a middle stature, fresh complexion, and simple in his looks
and behaviour. Had on, a dark forest cloth coat, remarkably
short, a pair of black everlasting breeches, a striped flannel
waistcoat, check shirt, grey hose, a hat and wig. He also took
with him a pair of scarlet breeches, a fustian waistcoat, two
other pair of hose, and two spare wigs. Whoever takes up and
returns said servant to his masters, shall have Fifty
Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by WALLACE and
BRYAN.

N.B. There is some reason to think he went towards Bucks
county.

June 6, 1754
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester, May 30, 1754.
Taken up about 5 weeks ago, and now in the common goal of
Chester, as runaways, one James Murphy, a taylor by trade,
born in Clonmel, in the county of Tipperary, in Ireland, about
22 years old, five feet nine inches high, of a brown
complexion, pock marked, small eyes, slim bodies, speaks a
little on the brogue, and talks quick: His cloathing is an old
felt hat, an old black cut wig, grey homespun cloth jacket,
with brass buttons, old black stocking breeches, old check
linen handkerchief, no shirt, old shoes and stockings. Says he
came from London in the ship Dogger, Capt. Thomas Brown, bound
to New York, where they did put in, but landed at Hobbhole,
in Virginia; that he agreed with the Captain to work at his
trade, during the passage, for his passage. Any persons who
have any demands against the said James Murphy, are desire to
come and release him, otherwise he will be discharged, by
order of court, in 3 weeks after date, by Samuel Smith, goaler.

July 11, 1754
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Bladensburg, June 11, 1754.
RUN away from the subscriber, A convict servant man, named
Edward Demsy, born in Ireland, by trade a barber, about 26
years of age, 5 feet 3 inches high, well set, of a fair
complexion, and the bridge of his nose a little fallen: Had on,
A castor hat, brown wig, check shirt, old kersey jacket, old
cotton velvet breeches, thread stockings, old shoes; and is
supposed to have a considerable sum of money with him, which
probably may procure him better clothes. Whoever apprehends the
said servant, and brings him home, shall have Two Pistoles
reward (besides what the law allows) and reasonable charges,
paid by THOMAS CHITTAM.

September 18, 1755
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, on the 10th instant, an Irish
servant man, named Charles Maguire, about 23 Years of age, 5
feet 9 inches high: took with him a sorrel horse, with a blaze
on his face, and a saddle about half wore, without housings.
Had on when he went away, a blue cloth coat, with metal
buttons, a new pair of leather breeches, a white shirt, fine
hat, new shoes, and worsted stockings; he is a palavering
fellow, and is freckled on his face and hands; it is supposed
he will endeavour to get a passage in some vessel to Ireland,
or the West Indies. Any Person that will take up and secure
said servant, so as the subscriber may have him again, shall
have Two Pistoles reward, paid by JOHN REILY, living in
Frederick county, Maryland.

January 22, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away on the 28th of December last, from the subscriber, A
servant lad, named George Bath, about 20 years of age, born in
Old England, about 5 feet 9 inches high, stoops much, and has a
reel in his walk: Had on when he went away, A light colour
ratteen coat, with white metal buttons, brown broadcloth
jacket, black leather breeches, blue yarn stockings, good
shoes, with large brass buckles, ozenbrigs shirt, a brown cut
wig, a good hat, and a red and white silk handkerchief.

Also run away on the 18th instant, one John McNeil, of
middle stature, born in Ireland, and pretends to be a drummer.
Had on when he went away, A good bearskin coat, with large
white metal buttons on it, brown broadcloth jacket, white
Spanish broadcloth breeches, much worn and dirtied, blue milled
worsted stockings, good shoes, with small steel buckles, blue
and white cotton cap, and a good beaver hat. Whoever takes up
and secures said servants, so that their master may have them
again, shall have Forty Shillings reward for each, or Three
Pounds for each, with reasonable charges, if brought to Edward
Matthews, nailor, in Philadelphia.

February 5, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester, January 24, 1756.
Taken up as runaways, and now in Chester goals, one John
Bryan, says he was born in the county of Cork, in Ireland, has
been almost two years in the country, came in the skow Lisbon,
Capt. Row, arrived that New Castle on Delaware, and bought off
the same by one James White, in Queen Annecounty, Maryland.
The other named John Peter Overton, says he is a freeman, and
served his Time with William Foster, of Evesham township,
Burlington county, in the Jerseys. These are therefore to
desire the said James White and William Foster, if they have
any demands against the above, or any other person that has,
to come in five weeks from the date hereof, otherwise they
will he discharged, paying their charges. SAMUEL SMITH, Goaler.

March 4, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away on the 13th of last month, from the subscriber,
living in Bordentown, in the county of Burlington, and western
division of New Jersey, A likely servant lad, named Patrick
Weldon, he is a native of Ireland, and has something of the
brogue on his tongue, about 19 years of age, of a fair
complexion, somewhat down looking.  Had on, and took with him,
A felt hat, an old brown vest, and an under one, the fore
parts black broad cloth, and the back brown camblet, the
skirts rounded before, and an old bearskin one, made sailor
fashion, patched on the elbows, new ozenbrigs shirt, and an
old check one, leather breeches, that has been died black, but
are much faded, with metal buttons, yarn stockings, old shoes,
newly soaled, with steel buckles in them. Whoever will secure
him so that his master may have him again shall have Three
Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me.

EDWARD PANCOAST.

N.B. It is supposed he will get to sea. He pretends to be
something of a sailor; therefore this serves to forewarn all
masters of vessels not to carry him off at their peril.

June 10, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward,
RUN away about the middle of April last, from the Sheriff of
Kent county on Delaware, (being then under execution) a certain
James Fulton, by trade a weaver, but has for some time past
followed pedling, and horse jockeying, north of Ireland born,
speaks broad, about five feet six inches high, thin visaged,
and has a Roman nose. Whoever takes up and secures said James
Fulton in any of his majesty goals, shall receive the above
reward of Three Pounds, and all other reasonable charges, paid
by CAESAR RODNEY.

July 1, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester, June 26, 1756.

RUN away, last night, from the Workhouse in Chester, a girl
that was committed on suspicion of being a servant to one
Thomas Blair, in West New Jersey. She is advertised in the
Gazette by the name of Elizabeth Bryan, but calls herself Betty
Dawson. She was born in Ireland, but denies her country, is
about 18 years old, of small stature, of a dark complexion, and
speaks very much through her nose. Had on a blue calimancoe
gown, striped flannel petticoat, and a black silk bonnet; she
is bare footed. Whoever brings her to the Work house, shall
have Twenty Shillings, paid by GEORGE KEITH.

July 15, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

SIX PISTOLES Reward, Philadelphia, July 4, 1756.

RUN away last night from John Malcolm, of said city
sailmaker, an apprentice lad, in William Pennell, 19 years of
age, born in Ireland, of middle stature, fresh colour,
smooth faced, has a down look, swaggering gait, and is a
subtle crafty fellow. Had on a linen cap, with short brown
hair, or a dark brown wig, a good dark forest cloth coat,
white linen or fustian jacket, white shirt, new buckskin
breeches, brown thread stockings, plain round shoe and knee
silver buckles. He took with him, in a long narrow sail cloth
bag or wallet, three cloth jackets, two stocks, one neck
cloth, three white shirts, and one check ditto, one pair good
black shag breeches, with leather lining.

Went off in company with him, an apprentice of Mr. James
James joiner, named George Gordon, aged 27 years, an
Englishman, a well set fellow, about 5 feet high, of a fair
complexion, lisps, and is a great talker: Had on a snuff
colour coat and waistcoat, light cloth breeches, white
ribbed stockings, good shoes, and copper buckles, cut through.
He took with him a fustian coat, with white metal buttons, a
red jacket, half worn hat, and a dark buckled wig. It is
supposed they are gone either to Maryland or Virginia. Whoever
secures the said servants in any goal in this or any of the
neighboring provinces, so that there masters may have them
again, shall have EIGHT PISTOLES reward for both, or SIX
PISTOLES for William Pennell, paid by JOHN MALCOLM.

N.B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry them off.

August 5, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Run away the 22d of June, from Anthony Whitley, of New Castle,
a servant woman, named Mary Cromel, born in Ireland, of a
middle size, pretty fat, broad face, flat nose, has a lump
above one eye, black hair, which she wears down her neck. Had
on when she went away, a linsey woolsey petticoat, with broad
stripes of black and white, and is suspected of having some
stolen goods with her. Whoever secures her in any goal, so as
her master may have her again, shall have Twenty Shillings
reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ANTHONY WHITLY.

December 2, 1756
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester, June 26, 1756.
RUN way, last night, from the Workhouse in Chester, a servant
girl, that belonged to Thomas Blair in West New Jersey; she
was advertised some time ago in this Gazette by the name of
Elizabeth Burk, but changes her name often, and calls herself
Betty Brin, Betty Dawson, &c. She was born in Ireland, but
denies her country, is about 18 years of age, of small
stature, dark complexion, and speaks much through her nose:
Had on when she went away, a blue calimancoe gown, striped
linsey petticoat, and a black silk bonnet, was bare footed. It
is supposed she is gone towards Annapolis, Maryland, to some
of her ship mates or friends, who she said lived that way. She
stoops much as she walks. Whoever takes up said servant, and
secures her in any goal, so that she may be had again, shall
have Four Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
GEORGE KEITH.

N.B. I desire that all persons would take notice of this
advertisement, and secure the girl, wherever found, as it will
ruin me if she is not got; and not to believe what she says,
as she will certainly tell many lies. If secured, send notice
to David Copeland in Chester, or to said George Keith, with
all speed.

August 11, 1757
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 31st of July last, from the Subscriber, living
in Cecil County, near New London, a Servant Woman, named Jane
Dagnon, is middle sized, of a swarthy Complexion, has dark
brown Hair, splay Feet, stoops as she walks, speaks pretty
good English, and came in with Captain Falls last June from
Ireland: Had on and with her, when she went away, an old brown
Camblet Gown, old quilted Petticoat, Calicoe Bed Gown, new
Check Apron, two Pair of Shoes, one Pair Stockings, blue and
white, two coarse Shifts, the Pattern of a Gown of light
coloured stuff, striped and checkered. Whoever takes up and
secures said Servant, so as the Owner may have her again,
shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges,
paid by JOHN MACKEY.

September 29, 1757
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Newport, New Castle County, September 24, 1757.
RUN away on Friday Night, the 23d Instant, from the
Subscriber, a Servant Girl, named Catherine Preden, lately
come from Ireland; she is a short thick chunky Girl, and had
on when she went away, a striped Calicoe Gown, with Shells
between the Stripes; also a striped Linen Gown, and a Linsey
Petticoat, striped yellow and black, and a brown Linsey Ditto,
white Yarn Stockings, and old Shoes, without Buckles. Whoever
takes up said Girl, and brings her to her Master, or secures
her in any Goal, and sends Notice thereof, shall have Twenty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by me JAMES
BROOM.

Run away on the 20th of June, and on the 11th of this Instant
July, from Adam Williams, at the Burnt Houses on Schuylkill,
two Servant Women; the one named Betty Ashburn, is well set,
has black Hair, about 50 years of Age, and was born in
Ireland. Had on when she went away, an old Calicoe short Gown,
a grey Linsey Woolsey Ditto, a striped, and a white Linen
Apron, blue Stockings new Shoes, striped Handkerchief, white
Cap, a Straw Hat, and a Linsey Woolsey grey and white
Petticoat; and when she eats is remarkable, by chawing only on
one Side of her Mouth.

The other named Mary Peterson, is a well set, fat, lusty
Woman, much Pockmarked, has black Hair, is about 22 Years of
Age, this Country born, of English parents: Had on when she
went away, a fine white Cap, a white Silk Bonnet, a white
Handkerchief, and old white and blue Gown, a Quilted
Petticoat, one Side almost green, and the inside red and
white, a new Hemp linen Shift and an old one, white Stockings,
and old patched Shoes. Whoever takes up and secures said
Servants, so that their Master may have them again, shall have
Twenty Shillings Reward for each, and reasonable Charges, paid
by

ADAM WILLIAMS.

N.B. It is thought they are secreted in Town.

January 25, 1759
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RUN away on Sunday, the 21st Instant, from the Subscriber, in
Passyunk Township, on a Plantation of Mr. Joseph Sim, an
Irish Servant Girl, named Martha Steward, about 18 years of
Age, has a full Face, low Forehead, a double Chin, and black
Hair; Had on when she went away, an old black Bonnet, a dark
brown short Cloak, a yellow Linsey Gown, half worn, a blue
quilted Petticoat, an under blue and white striped Linsey
Ditto, old clumsy Shoes, with black Tape Strings, with several
Holes tore in the Straps by tying the Strings. She came from
Antrim, in the North of Ireland, and talks much in the Scotch
Manner. Whoever secures said Girl, so as her Master may have
again, shall receive, if taken in this County, Twenty
Shillings, or in any other County, Forty Shillings this
Currency, and reasonable Charges, from JEFFERY HODNETT.
Jan. 23. 1759

June 21, 1759
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RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Laetitia Court,
Philadelphia, on the 7th of this instant, June, A Servant Boy,
named James Shannon, about 18 years of Age, born in Ireland,
about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, slender made, pretty much freckled
in the Face, and walks a little bending: Had on when he went
away, A darkish colour Cloth Coat, the fore Parts lined with
blue (which he has out grown) a Thickset Jacket, black
Stockings, Breeches, new Check Shirt, white Cap, new Silk
Handkerchief, half worn castor Hat, blue grey Worsted
Stockings, and good Shoes, with new fashioned square carved
Buckles. He took with him a double breasted Nankeen Jacket, a
good white Shirt, and very likely some other Things. Whoever
takes up said Servant, and secures him, (so as his Master may
have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and all
reasonable Charges, paid by me BENJAMIN JACKSON.

N.B. It is supposed he is inlisted in some of the
Provincial Companies; and, if so, the Captain of the Company
in which he is inlisted is requested to confine said Servant,
as whoever harbours or secrets him, will be prosecuted as the
Law directs. If taken out of the Province, Five Pounds Reward
will be given.

June 14, 1759
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THREE POUNDS Reward,
RUN away from his Bail, out of St. George Hundred, New
Castle County, upon Delaware, a certain Thomas McLane, born in
Ireland, is about five Feet four Inches high, has black curled
Hair, broad Face, speaks tolerable good English, is very
talkative, and pretends to tell Fortunes. Had on, when he went
away, an old brown Coat and Jacket, Leather Breeches, Shoes
and Stockings, and an old Felt Hat. He served his Time in
Chester County, in the Province of Pennsylvania, has been in
the Back Country, and fond to boast that he has been in
several Skirmishes with the Indians. Whoever takes up the said
Thomas McLane, and secures him in any Goal, shall be intitled
to the above Reward of Three Pounds, paid by HENRY VANBEEBER.

September 13, 1759
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RUN away the 4th of this inst. September, from John Galbreath,
of the City of Philadelphia, a Servant Woman, named Mary
Brown, she is of a swarthy Complexion, and has sorish Eyes;
had on when she went away, a brown and white cross barred
Worsted Gown, a spotted Gause Cap, and a blue Ribbon, a brown
homespun Shift, a Linsey Petticoat, and half worn Shoes and
Stockings. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that
she may be had again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and
reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN GALBREATH.

N.B. Said Servant came over from Ireland with Capt.
Dingee, about this Time last Year.

December 6, 1759
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THREE POUNDS REWARD.
Run away, on the 30th of November last, from the Subscriber,
living in Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, an Irish
Servant Man, named Richard Ryan, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high,
fair Complexion, with red Hair, has a short Step when he
walks, and lifts his Feet quick. Took Abundance of good
Cloathing with him, viz. a blue Broadcloth Coat, with a small
Velvet Collar, a Lead coloured Stuff Coat, Jacket and
Breeches, a green Velvet Jacket, lined with red, two Hats, one
coarse, the other fine, three Pair of Breeches, one pair of
them new Buckskin, another Pair of light coloured Cloth, with
small Metal Buttons at the Knees, several Pair of large
Petticoat Trowsers, two Pair of Shoes, one of them new. He has
an old Indenture with him, which supposed he will pass
by. He is very talkative, and apt to mention the Part of
Ireland he came from, viz. the Town of Clomell, in the County
of Tipperary. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as
his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds reward,
paid by WILLIAM VOGAN.

N.B. Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off at
their Peril.

March 6, 1760
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MADE his Escape, in the Night of the 29th of February, from
the Subscriber, living in the Borough of Chester, one Patrick
Slaven, born in the North of Ireland, is a short middling set
Fellow, sandy Complexion, with short bushy Hair, much
freckled, little Eyes, a down Look, has had one of his Legs
broke, which may be perceived: Had on when he went away a
short light coloured Coat, bluish Jacket, old Breeches, of a
darkish Colour, check Shirt, Yarn Stockings, and new Shoes,
with plain Silver Buckles. Whoever takes up the said Fellow,
and brings him to Chester Goal, shall have Forty Shillings
Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN KEELIN.

March 27, 1760
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Philadelphia, March 25, 1760.
RUN away on Friday night, the 21st inst. from Theophilus
Gardner, of this city, a servant girl, indented by the name of
Lotis Barris (but says her real name is Sheldon) she is about
5 feet 8 inches high, round full faced, fresh complexioned,
dark hair, 20 years of age and very fat; was born in Drummore,
in the north of Ireland and brought into this Province in
August, 1758, by captain Dingee: Had on a lawn cap, a dark
silk spotted handkerchief, a dark small figured silk and
thread long gown, a short calico one over it, a striped lincey
petticoat, yarn stockings, half worn shoes, and large white
metal shoe buckles, with stones set therein; she also carried
with her other apparel, with which she will probably change
her dress. Whoever secures said servant in any goal, within
this or the neighbouring governments, shall have Forty
Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by THEOPHILUS
GARDNER.

N.B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry her off,
and others to harbour her at their peril.

April 24, 1760
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Philadelphia, April 23, 1760.
RUN away, last Night, from George Wells, Shipwright, an
Apprentice Lad, named James Sanns, born in Ireland, 23 Years
of Age, about five Feet seven Inches high, Pock marked, and
has brown Hair: Had on a green Jacket, good Buckskin Breeches,
blue Yarn Stockings, striped Cotton Shirts, but it is supposed
he will change his Cloths: He took with him a brown Cloth
Coat, a striped Cotton red and white Jacket, a green Velvet
Shape Ditto, a good Beaver Hat, and other Cloaths. Whoever
takes up the said Apprentice, and brings or secures him, so
that the Subscriber may have him again, shall have Forty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by GEORGE WELLS.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to take him away at
their Peril.

August 28, 1760
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TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away, on the 28th of July last, from the Subscriber,
living in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, A Convict
Servant Man, named John Murphey, born in Ireland, about 28
Years of Age, by Trade a Joiner, a low set Fellow, about 5
Feet 4 Inches high, struts in his Walk, has a pale Complexion,
large black Beard and Eyebrows, wide Mouth, and pleasant
Countenance, sings extraordinarily well, having followed it in
the Playhouses in London, talks proper English, and that in a
polite Manner; his Apparel not all known by me, but had a fine
hat, almost new, good Wig, and Linen, both coarse and fine,
two brown Cloth Jackets, with and without Sleeves, new black
knit Breeches, also good Buckskin Ditto, fine white Cotton
Stockings, and others, Brass Buckles, and good Shoes. I
believe he has a musical Grammar, the OwnerName wrote in it
Richard Rigg; likewise I am informed had a Quantity of
Dollars, and likely to be base Metal, as he seems experienced
in coining. It is imagined he has forged a Pass, and likely
will deny his Name, Trade and Place of Nativity. Whoever
secures the said Convict in any Goal, so as his Master may
have him again, shall have the above Reward, and if brought
home, reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN PATTERSON.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to take him off at
their Peril.

September 4, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FOUR POUNDS REWARD,
RUN away on the 27th ult. from on board the Ship Harvey, James
Blair Commander, just then arrived from Newry, in Ireland, Two
Servant Men, viz. Arthur Kelly, about five Feet eight Inches
high, about 35 Years of Age, a stout strong build Fellow, of a
fresh Complexion, pretty round faced, and something heavy and
ill looking about his Brows: Had on when he went away, an old
light coloured Coat, much patched and darned, a short green
Waistcoat, much wore, dirty Sheep skin Breeches, Yarn
Stockings, Shoes better than half wore, and wears a brown cut
Wig, and an old Hat. The other, James Richardson, by Trade a
Weaver, about five Feet three Inches high, 27 or 28 Years of
Age: Had on when he went away, an old Orange coloured Coat and
Waistcoat, old Sheep skin Breeches, much broke, without Shoes
or Stockings, wears a Cap, and says he has a Brother somewhere
in the Country. Whoever apprehends said Servants, and secures
them in any Goal, so that their Master may have them again, or
brings them to the Subscriber, in Philadelphia, shall receive
Four Pounds Reward, or Forty Shillings for each, and all
reasonable Charges, paid by

WILLIAM BLAIR.

October 30, 1760
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Philadelphia, October 21, 1760.
RUN away from the Subscriber, last Sunday Morning, a Servant
Man, named Thomas Heggarty, lately arrived from the North of
Ireland, is about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, and 25 Years of Age:
Had on a grey Frize upper Jacket, a blue under Jacket, old
Leather Breeches, grey ribbed Worsted Stockings, new Shoes,
new Felt Hat, and Check Shirt, wore his Hair tied behind,
talks very bad English, and scarcely understands what is said
to him. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any
County Goal, or brings him to the Subscriber, in Philadelphia,
shall have Two Pistoles Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid
by DAVID CALDWELL.

N.B. As he was bought for the Use of the Speedwell Forge,
in Lancaster County, in case he is taken up in or near the
said County, it is requested that he may be carried to James
Old, living at said Forge, who will pay the above Reward, and
Charges.

December 4, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 25th of last Month, from the Subscriber,
living near Christiana Creek, in Chester County, a Servant
Man, lately from Ireland, named James McFilie, about 20 Years
of Age, has short black Hair, dark Complexion, slender, about
5 Feet 8 Inches high, grey Eyes; had on a Castor Hat, an old
blue Cloth Coat, patched at the Elbows, an old Velvet
Waistcoat, old Cloth Breeches, Check Shirt, a Pair of white
Stockings, and another Pair of grey, and a pair of Shoes; he
pretends to be a Dancer. Whoever takes up and secures said
Servant, so as his Master gets him again, shall have Three
Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by ANDREW McDOWELL.

November 27, 1760
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, November 18, 1760.
RUN away last Sunday Night from his Creditors, in Kennet,
Chester County, one Matthew Pearson, about 30 Years of Age,
five Feet ten Inches high, is full faced, and well set: Had on
when he went away, a Beaver Hat, light coloured Wig, light
coloured Cloth Coat, Snuff coloured Thickset Jacket and
Breeches, blue Worsted Stockings, and Neats Leather Shoes; he
took with him a new knit Buff coloured Jacket Pattern, and a
new Silver Watch, with an enamelled Face, a green Silk String,
and a Pinchbeck Seal; the MakerName, Williams, London.
Whoever takes up and secures said Matthew Pearson, so that his
Creditors may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by JOSEPH MUSGRAVE, STEPHEN
ANDERSON, JOSEPH PEIRSON, OR WILLIAM WILLIAMS.

N.B. As he is lately from Ireland, it is supposed he will
go there; all Masters of Vessels are forbid carrying him off
at their Peril.

July 2, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, about the 23d of March last,
living in Ann Arundel County, Maryland, a Convict Servant Man,
named William Smith, about 20 Years of Age, born in Ireland, a
white looking Fellow, whitish Eyes, and has a Scar on one of
his Arms or Knees: Took with him, when he went away, a small
bay Horse, about 13 Hands high, with a Blaze in his Face, bob
Tail, trots and gallops, branded G H, or H G : it likely may
change his Name. Whoever takes up the said Fellow, and brings
him to the Subscriber, shall have Ten Pistoles Reward, paid by

JOHN DORSEY, Son of John.

July 23, 1761
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Philadelphia, July 18, 1761.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RUN away, on the 17th Inst. from the Subscriber, living in
Evesham, Burlington County, West New Jersey, a Servant Woman,
named Eleanor Ferrell, born in Ireland, talks good English, is
of a short Stature, long visage, has brown Hair; Had on and
took with her, a cross barred dark Worsted Gown, three short
Calicoe Gowns, one of them double; three good Shifts, one of
them new; three good speckled Aprons, one white Ditto, one red
Petticoat, one home spun Ditto, with green, blue and white
Stripes; a white Flannel Ditto, a Pair of blue worsted
Stockings, with white clocks; one Pair of Leather Shoes, with
Straps and Leather Heels; a new Pair of yellow Stuff Shoes,
with red Binding; a Pair of odd Buckles, a considerable
Quantity of Caps, several Handkerchiefs, and two Silk Ones; a
Pair of black Silk Mittens, a new black Silk Bonnet, a Bag,
with a Yard of white Linen, and a Quarter of Cambrick in it;
and sundry other Things. She served some Time with Joseph
Biddle, of Springfield; and Zachariah Rossell, of Mountholly.
Whoever takes up the said Servant and secures her in any Goal,
and gives Notice thereof, shall received the above Reward, and
all reasonable Charges, paid by me THOMAS TALMAN.

Wilmington, August 28, 1761.
RUN away, in the Night, between the 26th and 27th instant,
from on board the Sloop Speedwell, John Lockhart Master, for
Providence, lying at Wilmington, a certain John James, a
Sailor, after receiving one Month Advance, born in Wales,
but bred, as he says, in the North of Ireland; a well set Down
looking Fellow, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, wears a Wig, his
other Clothes cannot be described. He has a Pearl over one of
his Eyes, but not readily discerned. Whoever brings, or
secures said Fellow in any goal, so that he may be brought to
Justice, shall have Five Pounds Reward, paid by THOMAS DOWDLE,
in Wilmington.

October 29, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Easton, October 14, 1761.
BROKE out of Easton Goal, on the 14th Instant, the two
following Persons, viz. One named Thomas McCormick, who was
committed on Suspicion of having murdered two Men in the
Forks; he is a thick well set Fellow, about 5 Feet 8 Inches
high, wears his own short black curled hair, squints with both
his Eyes, somewhat marked with the Small Pox, born in Ireland,
and speaks bad English, much on the Brogue, is an ill looking
Fellow, much addicted to Drinking and Swearing: Had on very
little or no Cloathing, except a Piece of an old green Gown,
which he wrapt about him, and a Pair of Trowsers and Shirt.
the other of them named John Burk, a thick well set fellow,
and much the same size of said McCormick, is an ill down
looking Fellow, with short black Hair, and a swarthy
Complexion: Had on when he went off, A brown Jacket, a blue
under Jacket and Breeches, an old Felt Hat, and are about 35
Years old each. Whoever takes them up, and secures them in any
Goal, so as they may be brought back to Easton, shall receive
for each Three Pounds Reward if taken together; but for
McCormick, if taken alone, Five Pounds, paid by me JOHN
JENNINGS, Sheriff.

N.B. It is supposed that they have taken a black Horse from
Easton, and that they will take others the first Opportunity.

November 19, 1761
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster, November 9, 1761.
RUN away last Night, from the Farm of George Ross, near the
Borough of Lancaster, a Servant Man, named Thomas Fowler, he
is about 5 Feet 2 Inches high, black Hair, and dark
Complexion; had on, when he went away, an old grey cloth Coat,
a black Waistcoat, old Buckskin Breeches, and white woolen
Stockings; he was born in the West of Ireland; and served his
Time with one Ingram, in Bucks County; he was a Soldier in the
Provincial Service, and has been, for a considerable Time
past, in Lancaster Goal in Irons, which occasions a Hobble in
his Walk; he talks smart and sensible, and it is probable he
is gone towards Philadelphia, as he said he had an Ant living
there. Whoever apprehends the said Servant, and secures him,
so that his Master may have him again, shall receive Three
Pounds Reward and reasonable Charges, paid by GEORGE ROSS.

February 25, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 10th of this Instant, from William Young, a
Servant Man, named John McGlaughlon, about 30 Years of Age, of
small Stature, has an effeminate way of talking, stoops as he
walks, and when spoke to mostly plays with his Fingers: Had on
when he went away, a double breasted half worn Coat, two
Jackets, one of red Flannel, without Sleeves, and tyed with
white Tape, white Cloth Breeches, with a Pair of grey Yarn
Stockings, half worn Pumps, with white Metal Buckles,
Ozenbrigs Shirt, old Felt Hat: He has black Hair, with a Scar
near one of his Eyes, got by a Fall; born in Ireland, and
brought up to waiting on Gentlemen. Whoever takes up said
Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him
again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, if in Town, and if
not, Thirty Shillings, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
WILLIAM YOUNG.

N. B. He served some Time with Mr. Thomas Mullen, in Water
street. All Masters of Vessels, and others, are forewarned not
to harbour or carry him off, at their Peril

May 6, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

April 22, 1762.
RUN away from Speedwell Forge, Alias Hoover (about 14 Miles
North of Lancaster) A Servant Man, named Thomas Haggerty, born
in Ireland, speaks bad English, is of a middle Size, abut 25
Years of Age, wears his own fair Hair, tied: Had on when he
run away, a lightish coloured Frock made Coat, with green
Lining, blue Camblet Jacket, Buckskin Breeches, grey Worsted
Stockings, new Shoes, carved Steel Buckles, Check Shirt, and
an English Castor Hat. Said Servant run away about the 19th
Instant, and it is likely may change his Name. Whoever
apprehends said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so as
the Owner may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by the Subscriber, at said Forge,
or David Caldwell, Merchant in Philadelphia. JAMES OLD.

May 6, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from Joseph Darlinton, Tanner, living in West
Nantmell, Chester County, an Apprentice Lad, named Robert
Brabner, born in Ireland, about 19 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7
Inches high, well set, fat faced, with strait brown Hair, cut
on the Crown, pretty talkative, and has very thick Legs. had
on, and took with him, when he went away, a light coloured
Broadcloth Jacket, and a brown Worsted Ditto, without Sleeves,
two Linen Shirts, a Pair of Check Trowsers, Thread Stockings,
a new Felt Hat, Calfskin Pumps, with Brass Buckles. Whoever
takes up said Apprentice, and secures him in any Goal, so that
his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings
Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOSEPH DARLINTON.

May 13, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TWO PISTOLES Reward.
Newtown, on Chester River, Kent County, Maryland. May 3, 1762.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Kent County, Maryland,
A Servant Man, named Thomas Connor, a Shoemaker by Trade, and
is an Irishman, born in the West of Ireland, is about 50 Years
of Age, has a large cut in his right Cheek, which he says he
got when he was a Soldier in the Regulars last War; he has
been in Germany, and talks much of it, and his been in the
Provincial Service this War, and has forged Beating orders
with him; he is very remarkable by the Shaking of his Head,
which he cannot help, and says it was occasioned by a Ball:
Had on, and took with him, when he went away, A brown
Broadcloth Coat, with Whitemetal Buttons, white Flannel
Jacket, black Everlasting Breeches, with Plaid Garters tying
them at the Knees, white ribbed Stockings, good Shoes, with
Steel Buckles, wears his own Hair, which is grey. He likewise
took some Cash from me and some other of the Neighbours.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal between
this Place and New York or Old York, or any Part of Virginia,
and sends Word to me the Subscriber, so as I may get him
again, shall receive Two Pistoles Reward; and if brought Home
reasonable Charges, paid by me ALEXANDER McINTOSH.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry off said
Servant at their Peril.

July 29, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber on the 19th Instant July, an
indented Servant Girl, named MARY KEYS, born in Ireland, about
20 Years of Age, middle Stature, supposed had on when she went
away, a green Gown, and striped Linsey Woolsey Petticoat, much
pitted with the Small Pox, black Eyes and Hair, her Hair much
frizzled. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servant, so
that her Master may have her again, shall receive Thirty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN
WHARTON, near the Swedes Church.

July 22, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

New Jersey, Essex County.
TWENTY POUNDS REWARD.
TWO Prisoners made their Escape from Jonathan Hampton, High
Sheriff of Essex County, viz. John Barclay, born in Ireland,
short well set Fellow, about 50 years old, sandy complexion,
talks thick and palavering when drunk, generally wears dark
Cloaths; a Clothier by Trade. Took a brown Mare, Bridle and
Saddle, that were under Execution. He forged many Bonds, and
got Money upon them, for which he was arrested and escaped.

William Hambleton, a lusty, ill favoured, dirty, slouching
Butcher, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old, wears a Wig; he
went off with his son and Daughter in a two Horse Cart, much
like himself for Rigging. It is said he has Land over
Susquehanna. Sylvester Cole bailed him in one Action, another
is for stealing Sheep, on these he escaped. Eight Days ago
they both were at Andrew Makgoun, near Lancaster Road, about
a Mile and a Half from the White Horse Tavern, at Pequea,
where my Under Sheriff came up with, and saw them, but, by
Makgoun Assistance, they got from him; he followed them
close for 20 Miles towards a Ferry above Harris, on
Sasquehanna, but they took to the Woods and escaped. Makgoun
and the Prisoners all lately lived at Basking Ridge. As
Hambleton Children and Cart were at Makgoun, they will be
there again. Whoever apprehends both, or either of them, and
secures them, so that I may have them again, shall have for
Barclay Six Pounds, and for Hambleton Fourteen Pounds, and
reasonable Charges paid by JONATHAN HAMPTON, Sheriff, and
SYLVESTER COLE, Special Bail.

N.B. If a Letter is sent to Philadelphia Post Office, I
shall get it.

September 2, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 17th of last Month, from James Colgan, of the
Town of Dover, in Kent County, on Delaware, two Servant Men,
the one named John Duell, born in Maryland, 26 Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, fair Complexion, wears a Cap; his
Apparel is uncertain, as he took several Changes along with
him, particularly a Scarlet Jacket, lined with white Flannel,
dark striped Holland Trowsers, and an old blue Great Coat. He
is a great Chewer of Tobacco. Whoever secures the said Duell
in any of His Majesty Goals in North America, so as his
Master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, and
reasonable Charges, as his said Master has entered Bail in a
Sum of Money on his (the said Duell) account. --- The other
named John McQue, born in Ireland, about 22 Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, Pock marked, wears long black
Hair, not tied: Had on when he went away, A blue Cloth Coat,
half worn, a Crimson cut Velvet Jacket, with small high Crown
Silver Buttons, blue Saggathy Breeches, without Lining, and
black ribbed Stockings. H is very much given to Liquor,
chewing Tobacco, and quarrelsome. Whoever secures said McQue,
shall receive Four Pounds Reward, or Nine Pounds for
apprehending both said Runaways, paid by

JAMES COLGAN.

September 23, 1762
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Christiana Bridge, Sept. 8, 1762.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living at Christiana Bridge, New
Castle County, on the 2d Instant, a Servant Woman, named
Margaret Bennett, a lusty fat Woman, full faced, long visaged, heavy
  browed, remarkable for large Legs; had on when she went away,
  a brown Stuff Gown, a striped Linen Bed gown, two Petticoats, the one
yellow Shaloon, and the other red Cloth Serge, a Check Apron.
a Pair of new Shoes, and black Yarn Stockings: She came from
Ireland with Capt. Miller, in the Ship Phoenix, from
Londonderry. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant in
any Goal, so that her Master may have her again, shall have
Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN
READ, or ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY.

September 23, 1762
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RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in East Pennsborough
Township, Cumberland County, on the 28th of June last, a
Servant Woman, named Catherine Farrell, but perhaps may call
herself Pratt, or Hanley, about 24 Years of Age, of a low
Stature, thick set, of a fair Complexion, has long light
coloured Hair, tied behind, and pitted with the Smallpox: Had
on, when she went away, a light coloured Linsey Woolsey
Petticoat, and a Jacket of the same, with a Calicoe Ditto. She
was born in Ireland, and served some Time in Virginia, hath
been out on the Campaign, and known at Pittsburgh and Fort
Bedford by the Name of Katie Pratt. Whoever takes up and
secures said Servant, so as her Master may have her again,
shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid
by SAMUEL ANDERSON.

October 28, 1762
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FIVE PISTOLES Reward.
RUN away from Cornwall Furnace, in Lancaster County, on the
11th of October, a Servant Man, named Reynolds McDaniel: Had
on when he went away, a twilled Lincey Coat and Jacket, Irish
Linen shirt, Check Trowsers, a Half worn Castor Hat, new
Shoes, and dark Worsted Stockings. Said Fellow was born in
Ireland, speaks good English, is about 30 Years of Age, and is
about five Feet eight Inches high, well set, wears his own
Hair, which is of a sandy Colour, he is a fair spoken
talkative Fellow, when in Drink, which he is very much
addicted to. It is thought he will make towards the Jerseys,
and it is probable may change both his Name and Clothes.
Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal in
Pennsylvania, or any of the adjacent Provinces, shall have the
above Reward, paid by the Subscriber, or his Agent at said
Furnace. NATHANIEL GILES.

December 9, 1762
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EIGHTY DOLLARS Reward.
Essex County, New Jersey, ss.
TWO Prisoners escaped from Jonathan Hampton, High Sheriff of
said Essex County, as they were going to Baskin Ridge, where
they lived, to get bail for the Actions they were then taken
upon, not known to the Sheriff, to be for Felony and Forgery,
as they since appear to be, which the prisoners then knew,
viz. WILLIAM HAMILTON, for Sheep stealing, at the Camp on
Staten Island, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old, a lusty,
dirty slouching Butcher, much Sun burnt, wears a cut Wig,
seldom combed; has an impudent Boy his Son, about 14 Years
old, with him; he has several other Actions against him, for
which Sylvester Cole, became special Bail, and unless he is
soon taken, must pay the Debts and Costs. His Wife and
Children are since gone to him.

JOHN BARCLAY, for Forgery, born in Ireland, about 50 Years
of Age, a short chunkey Fellow, of sandy Complexion, full of
Palaver when drunk (which is as often as he can) talks thick
and quick, is a Clothier by Trade. They both went to the
Southward last Spring, were at Pequea last July, and would
have been taken there if one Andrew McGown had not helped them
to escape, and secreted them, well knowing they had left me,
as above; McGown lately went from Baskin Ridge also.

Barclay Wife, and some of her Children went in the Stage
to Philadelphia and Lancaster about two Months ago; she is
exceeding much Pock marked, very brown, named Catherine, about
40 Years of Age, but looks much older, a very neat little
Woman. It is thought they are somewhere between Pequea and
Willis Creek, but most likely about Susquehannah; but if
they are further Southward, even to Carolina, it is hoped they
will be apprehended, as such Villains ought not to be
countenanced. Whoever apprehends and secures them, so that I
may have them again, or brings them to me or my Goal keeper,
shall have for Hamilton Fifty Dollars, and for Barclay Thirty
Dollars, and all reasonable Charges, paid by JONATHAN HAMPTON,
Sheriff. N.B. A Letter sent by Post, will immediately come to
me.

December 2, 1762
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Philadelphia, December 2, 1762.
FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away on the 14th of last Month, from the Subscriber, a
certain George Frizell, about 19 Years of Age, good
Countenance, fresh Colour, wears his own Hair, which is light
coloured, and bushey: Had on when he went away, a brown Coat,
with Metal Buttons, and sundry other Clothes unknown, in a
Pair of Trowsers, made like a Wallet. It is supposed he is
gone to New York, to go a Privateering. He came over in the
Ship Rainbow, Capt. Osborne, from Ireland, on Redemption.
Whoever takes up said Frizell, and brings him to the
Subscriber, or secures him in any Goal, so as he may be had
again, shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges,
paid by JAMES HUNTER.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off.

December 2, 1762
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THREE POUNDS Reward.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Exeter Township, Berks
County, on or about the 22d Day of October last, An indented
Servant Man, named Daniel Haley, born in Ireland, and retains
the Irish Accent, about 5 feet 7 Inches high, 18 Years of Age,
of a fair Complexion, has thick Lips, with short black Hair:
Had on when he went away, A coarse grey Jacket, half worn
black Plush Breeches, new knit Stockings, old Shoes, with
Brass Buckles, and an old Hat. Whoever takes up and secures
said Servant, so as his Master may have him again, shall have
the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM
MAUGRIDGE.

January 13, 1763
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FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
RUN away from New castle, a Servant man, named John Adair,
about five Feet ten Inches high, born in Ireland, and came
over with Capt. Osborn this last Fall: Had on when he went
away, a grey Frize Surtoot Coat, with a long Tail, yellow
carved Buttons, and double frogged Button Holes, blue Jacket,
old Leather Breeches, white Thread Stockings, and old Shoes,
with black rusty Steel Buckles; and took with him three
Shirts, two were white, the other brown, and a Pair of
Breeches made Trowsers. He is likely, of a fresh colour, fair
faced, and fair long Hair, tied behind, and is very remarkable
for a great Deal of short curled Hair under the other. Whoever
takes up said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so as his
Master may have him again, shall the above Reward, paid by me
JAMES McCONNELL.

February 10, 1763
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Christiana Hundred, New Castle County, Feb. 1, 1763.
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
MADE his Escape from John Garretson, on the 27th of last
Month, a certain JOSEPH WOODS, about Twenty two Years of Age,
about five Feet seven Inches high, Pockmarked about his Nose,
a slender Man, thin Visage, grey Eyes, and brown Hair: Had on,
when he went off, a brownish Thickset Coat and Vest, Leather
Breeches, Yarn Stockings, thick heavy Shoes, is a great
Talker, has been in the Country from Ireland a Year the last
Fall, and worked with the said John Garretson the last Winter,
and the last Summer followed Ditching between Philadelphia and
Schuylkill, and is supposed to be gone that Way again. Any
Person or Persons apprehending the said Joseph Woods, and
bringing him to the Subscribers, in Christiana Hundred, New
Castle County, or to the County Goal, so that he may be
brought to Justice, shall have the above Reward, and
reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN GARRETSON, of ZACHARIAH
DERECKSON.

February 3, 1763
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RUN away, on the 23d of last Month, from his Bail, a man named
Thomas Welch, born in Ireland, upwards of Thirty Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, well set, has short light coloured
Hair: Had on a grey napt Coat and Jacket, and yellowish
Thickset Breeches. His Wife, named Elizabeth, went with him;
she is of Middle Size, and each carried some Clothes with
them. Whoever takes up said Thomas Welch, and secures him, so
that his Bondsman may have him again, shall have Thirty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JONATHAN
CARLILE, Living in Middle Town, Bucks County, near the Four
Lane Ends.

February 3, 1763
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TWO PISTOLES Reward.
LAST Night run away from the Subscriber, Thomas Anderson, of
Mountjoy Township, an Indented Servant Man, named Thomas
Anderson, about six Feet high, speaks fast, and is liable to
get drunk, a very good Blacksmith by Trade: Had on, when he
went away, a brown cut Wig, a small three cocked Hat, green
Sailor Jacket, with red Flannel under Jacket, which is old,
and mended before, with a Piece of new red Flannel, is lined
with white Flannel, and has flat white Metal Buttons; new
Buckskin Breeches, purple coloured Yarn Stockings, and turned
Pumps, with flat square white Metal Buckles. He came from the
North of Ireland. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant,
so that his Master may have him again, shall have the above
Reward, paid by me January 19, 1763. THOMAS ANDERSON,

February 24, 1763
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February 22, 1763.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Drummore Township,
Lancaster County, on the 17th of this Instant, at Night, a
Servant Man, named John Moore, born in Ireland, 30 Years of
Age, 5 Feet 8 Inches high, dark Complexion, straight brown
Hair, has a Scar to be seen in some Part of his Face, is an
active well looking Fellow, says he can speak both French and
Indian, and has travelled selling of Goods on several Parts of
North America; he has sometimes gone by the Name of Wilson,
and about three Months ago stole a Mare in Kennet, and sold
her in Wilmington: Had on when he went away, an old Castor
Hat, an old Snuff coloured Coat, blue Jacket, old Buckskin
Breeches, grey Stockings, and chanelled Pumps; and has stolen
a lightish coloured Great coat, 3 Shirts, one fine Sheet, and
a black Wig. It is supposed he will cut off his Hair, and wear
the Wig. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as his
Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by me

ANDREW BOYD.

May 12, 1763
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THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living between the Branches of
Elk, on the First Instant, a Servant Man, named Nathaniel
McDowell, about 30 Years of Age, born in the North of Ireland,
by Trade a Spinning wheel maker, about five Feet eight Inches
high, wears his own black Hair, round Face, and rough
Features: Had on when he went away, a blue under jacket, light
coloured outside Jacket, with Sleeves and Cuffs, new Cloth
Breeches, Thread Stockings, good Shoes, and Check Shirt;, is
remarkably fond of Smoaking Tobacco, and drinking Spirits. As
it is known an Intimacy has subsisted between him and a
neighbouring Woman, the Wife of Alexander Logan, who left her
Husband about the same Time, and too her Child with her, a
promising Boy, six Years old, with white Hair, it is thought
they are gone together, and that they will go to Philadelphia.
Whoever takes up the said Servant, and secures him in any
Goal, so as his Master may have him again, shall have the
above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by

JOHN STRAWBRIDGE.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off.

May 5, 1763
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RUN away, on the 13th of April, from the Subscriber, a Servant
Woman, named Ann Mackey, born in Ireland, about 30 Years of
Age, thin faced, black Hair, short and well set, a little
round shouldered, much addicted to smoaking Tobacco, and
telling Lies. Whoever takes up said Servant, and brings her to
her Master, shall have SIXPENCE Reward, paid by ALEXANDER
FRASER.

July 7, 1763
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RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Lancaster, on the 26th
of June, a Native Irish Servant Woman, named Katey Norton, who
came from the County of Wicklow, in Ireland, last Fall, she is
about 25 or 26 Years of Age, of a dark Complexion, has black
Hair, talks in the Irish Dialect, rocks in her Walk, and is
pretty sharp in talking: Had on, and took with her, a black
and white Calicoe Bed gown, a black calimancoe Skirt, an old
Skirt, a striped Lincey Petticoat, red, blue and white, and an
homespun Cotton tight bodied Wrapper, with fine blue and white
small Stripes. She has likewise stolen a fine Cotton chintz
Gown, of a genteel Figure, with red, green, blue and yellow
Flowers; a white Gown, two fine Shirts, with Ribbons at the
Sleeves, one white Apron, two Check Ditto, one Silk Gauze Cap,
with broad Lace, which she wears far back on her Head; and has
a black Peeling Bonnet, with Pasteboard and Gimp round it, two
black Handkerchiefs, one Linnen Ditto, white homespun Thread
Stockings, new Shoes, with Brass square Buckles set with
Stones. She talks of Friends she has at Chester, New York and
Baltimore; she is a cunning Hussey, and no Doubt will pass a
While for an honest Woman, as she has good Cloaths with her,
and can behave herself. Whoever takes up said Woman, and
brings her to the Subscriber, in Lancaster, shall have Three
Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by me ROBERT
FULTON.

August 11, 1763
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RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Salisbury Township,
Lancaster County, An Irish Servant Lad, named High McBride,
born in the North of Ireland: Had on when he went away, A blue
double breasted Coat, with white Buttons, old blue Plush
Breeches, old Felt hat, Tow Shirt and Trowsers, and one fine
Ditto Shirt, no Shoes nor Stockings. He is of a fair
complexion, down looking, about 18 Years of Age, about 5 Feet
2 or 3 Inches high, and is very clumsy Legged. it is supposed
he is gone towards New Castle or Carlisle along with two
others. Whoever secures said McBride in any of His Majesty
Goals, so as his Master may have him again, shall receive Four
Dollars Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by me James
Moore, Blacksmith, living in the above mentioned Place.

August 18, 1763
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RUN away, on the 9th of August, a certain James McKnight, born
in the North of Ireland, about 30 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 6
Inches high, by Trade a Shoemaker, but pretends to understand
Ditching, and working in Stone Quarries; says he has been
enlisted in the Army, but got his Discharge; served his Time
in Nottingham, Chester County, and it is likely he may be gone
that Way; Had on, when he went away, an old Hat, blue cloth
Jacket, Ozenbrigs Shirt, wide Ozenbrigs Trowsers, old Shoes,
no Stockings. Whoever secures the said James McKight in
Chester Goal, shall have five Pounds Reward, or if in any
other Goal, Three Pounds, paid by the Subscriber, living in
Ridley Township, Chester County. JOHN CROSBY.

September 1, 1763
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Absconded from his Bail, a certain James Camble, a Native of
Ireland, betwixt 40 and 50 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 6 Inches
high, his Hair blackish, and bald on the Forehead, has a red
Face, thin visaged, hollow eyed, a Roman Nose, flat Mouth, and
long Chin; is apt to get drunk, and talk much to little
Purpose: Had on, when he went away, a brown Cloth Coat, with
Mohair Buttons, white homespun Cloth Breeches, and a Jacket of
the same with Cuffs, a new Felt Hat, and took with him a white
Dimity Jacket, and other Things; it is supposed he is gone
towards Lancaster. Whoever takes up said Camble, and brings
him to the Subscriber, living in the Township of Warrington,
in the County of Bucks, about two Miles from Neshaminy Meeting
house, shall receive Three Pounds Reward, from me THOMAS CRAIG.

September 22, 1763
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RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Oxford Township,
Chester County, an Irish Servant, named Thomas Cane, late from
Ireland; the Fellow can read and write, about 5 Feet high, of
a fair Complexion, short fair Hair, and speaks with a Tone:
Had on, when he went away, a Thickset Coat and Jacket, of a
dark Colour, the Coat has remarkable long Skirts, Calf skin
Breeches, much dirtied, Worsted Stockings, brown and white; he
had also a Pair of short Petticoat Trowsers, with a Seam round
each Thigh, half worn Shoes, large Copper Buckles, a Felt Hat,
half worn. Said Fellow came in a Dublin Vessel last May. All
Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off. Whoever takes
up and secures said Servant, so as his Master may have him
again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, paid by DAVID KENNEDY,
jun.

September 15, 1763
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FIVE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Sadsbury Township, in
the County of Lancaster, and Province of Pennsylvania, a
Servant Man, named James Garlen, late from Ireland, about 5
Feet 6 Inches high, of a dark Complexion, round faced; had on,
when he went away, a blue Coat, Jacket and Breeches of the
same, a new Felt Hat, a brown Wig, light blue ribb
Stockings, square Buckles in his Shoes, one of them Brass, the
other Whitemetal; he is about 25 Year of Age, speaks pretty
much in the Irish Dialect. Whoever takes up said Servant, and
secures him in any of his Majesty Goals in this Province,
shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by
HUGH RUSSELL.

October 6, 1763
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Upper Freehold (New Jersey) October 1, 1763.
RUN away last Night from James Jackson, of Upper Freehold, in
the County of Monmouth, East New Jersey, a Servant Girl, named
Elizabeth Rainey, lately come from Belfast, in Ireland, into
Philadelphia; she is about 17 or 18 Years of Age, of a very
short Stature, very thick, full faced, much Pock marked, and
speaks very broad: Had on, and took with her, a streaked
Linsey woolsey Josey, a black quilted Petticoat, two Pair of
Womens single channelled Pumps, not certain how many Pairs of
Stockings, two Gowns, the one Calicoe, and the other a darkish
Camblet; several Shifts, several Gauze Caps and Handkerchiefs,
several Aprons, a large short red napped Cloak, with a Hood to
it, and Gimp round the said Hood; and a Chip Hat.

Whoever secures said Servant in any Goal in this Province,
so as her Master may have her again, shall receive Thirty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, by me JAMES JACKSON.

N.B. If she is taken up in or about Philadelphia, or any
Part of Pennsylvania, the Reward will be paid by Andrew
Steuart, Printer, in Philadelphia.

November 10, 1763
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RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Christine Hundred, New
Castle County, on Monday Morning, the 22d ult. A Servant Man,
a Blacksmith by Trade, can read and write, is a cunning
Fellow, and I bought him by the Name of Daniel Dorthety, but
has since changed his Name to William Armstrong, and it is
likely he may change it again; he was born in the County of
Donegall, near Belemefye, in Sonarlin, and brought into this
Country from Ireland by Thomas Maglaery, Master of the Ship
King of Prussia, from Dublin, but may change both the Name of
Captain and Ship. The said Daniel Dorthety is a grim looking
Fellow, has short black hair, which turns into his Neck
straight limbed, about 5 feet 5 Inches high, and has thick
Lips: had on, and took with him, A white Shirt, and a Check
Ditto, Cloth Breeches, with Horn Buttons, a striped Vest, with
the Stripes across, and blue Buttons, of divers Sizes, new
Shoes, with gilt Buckles, a Pair of Stockings, near a Squirrel
Colour, and a Silk Handkerchief. He broke open a Lock, and
took out of a Chest the following Things, viz. One new brown
Coat, with a falling Cape, a new Fur Hat, white Shirt, and a
Pair of long white Trowsers. Whoever takes up and secures said
Servant, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Three
Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by

THOMAS OGLE, jun.
N.B. He was seen near Lancaster, and is supposed to be gone
back.

November 24, 1763
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Earl Township, Lancaster county, November 14, 1763.
A Fellow, who calls himself JOHN YOUNG (which Name he will
probably change) has, for about three Months past, resided and
worked in this Township and Neighbourhood, during which Time
he run considerably in debt, particularly with the Subscriber;
and on Saturday, the 12th inst. thought proper to abscond; he
is about 25 Years of Age, born in Ireland, of a small Stature,
thin Visage, and smooth Face, speaks English in a pretty good
Dialect: had on, when he went away, an old brown Coat and
Breeches, a new striped Shirt, new ribbed blue Stockings, and
took with him the Pattern of a Coat and Waistcoat of blue
Broadcloth, two Yards and an half of a yellowish Fustian, five
Yards of white Shaloon, a new Hat, and other Things not known.
Whoever secures him, by Virtue of a Warrant, in the Name and
behalf of the Subscriber, in any Goal, so that he may receive
that Justice which the Law entitles him to, shall have Forty
Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by DAVID DAVIS,
Storekeeper, in Earl Township.

March 22, 1764
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RUN away from the Subscriber, living in North Sasquehannah
Hundred, Cecil County, Maryland, on the 15th inst. March, a
Servant Man, named Bartholomew Barron, born in the West of
Ireland, about 30 Years old, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, of a
fair Complexion, has fair Hair tied behind, very much pock
marked, tender eyed, and has the Brogue on his Tongue; he is a
good Scholar, and understand some of the Languages: Had on,
when he went away, the following Articles, viz. an old ash
coloured Great Coat, a Strait Coat of the same Kind, black
Broadcloth Jacket, old Buckskin Breeches, Check Shirt, light
coloured Worsted Stockings, old Shoes, Brass Buckles, but not
Fellows, and a halfworn Felt Hat. Whoever takes up the said
Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him
again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable
Charges, paid by

JOHN ANDERSON.

May 24, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

MADE his Escape from on board Richard Townshend Shallop, in
the Night between the 16th and 17th instant May, an Irish
Servant Man, named Christopher Burns, about 18 Years of Age,
about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a pretty fair Complexion,
smooth Face, and speaks pretty good English: Had on an old
Cloth coloured Coat, Check Shirt, Leather Breeches, half worn
Shoes and Stockings, and an old Hat. He is just arrived from
Ireland, being purchased from on board the last Vessel from
thence. Whoever takes up and secures him, so that his Master
may have him again, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward, and
reasonable Charges, paid by AARON LEAMING, at Cape May, or by
ROBERT BOYD, Hatter, in Front street, Philadelphia.

June 14, 1764
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SIX DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away the 8th of June inst. from the Subscriber, living in
Chester, a certain Jeremiah Wilson, but sometimes goes by the
Name of John Dennison, between 30 and 40 Years of Age, born in
Ireland, speaks rough, subject to Drink, has been in the Army,
5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, of a swarthy Complexion, has black
bushey Hair, very light Eyes, and has a very ugly Cast with
them; Had on a redish Jacket, without Sleeves, but appears of
a lightish Colour, Check Shirt and Trowsers, old Shoes, with
Strings in them, and an old coarse Hat. Whoever apprehends
said Fellow, so as his Master may have him again, shall have
the above Reward, paid by

JOHN CALDWELL.

N.B. The said man has a Sore on one of his Legs, but on
which is not known. All Masters of Vessels and others are
forbid to harbour or carry him off.

July 5, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, Cooper, living in Kennett
Township, Chester County, on the 24th of June last, at Night,
an Apprentice, named John McBride, born in Ireland, and
stutters a little when talking, about 22 or 23 Years of Age, 5
Feet 5 Inches high, of a dark Complexion has a surly Look, and
a pretty large Beard, with some Moles on his Cheek, wear his
own darkish coloured Hair, which it is supposed he will keep
tied behind; one of this Thumbs has lately put out of Joint,
which seems thicker than the other: Had on, and took with him,
when he went away, an old Felt Hat, a Linsey Jacket, double
breasted, three Shirts, one of them fine, with Ruffles,
another striped, and the third one of coarse Cloth; two Pair
of Linen Trowsers, one of which new, the other Pair of an
uncommon Fashion, as they lay over, and are buttoned on one
Side; A Pair of Yarn Stockings, new Pumps, with square Steel
Buckles. He pretends to be a Weaver. Whoever takes up said
Apprentice, and secures him, so as his Master may have him
again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable
Charges, paid by THOMAS HARRY.

July 19, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away the 10th inst. from the Subscriber, living in
Sadsbury Township, Chester County, a Servant Woman, named
Barbara Anderson, aged about 20 years, middle Size, stoop
shouldered, born in the North of Ireland; had on, when she
went away, a ruffled Shift, a blue quilted Petticoat, blue an
white striped Cotton Gown, a Velvet Bonnet, a Pair of Cloth
Shoes, and Linen Apron. As she has a Brother in law, one John
Lowden, near York Town, on the West Side of Sasquehanna, it is
supposed she is gone that Way. Whoever takes up the said
Servant, and brings her to her Master, or secures her in any
of His majestyGoals, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by

WILLIAM SIMONDS.

July 26, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber Plantation, near the Borough of
Lancaster, a Servant Man, named Daniel Kenney, aged about 23
Years, a lusty able bodied Fellow, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high,
broad Shoulders, a heavy Countenance, short brown hair, curls
on his Neck; had on a greyish Cloth coat and Waistcoat,
(Country Make) with white Metal Buttons, and Buckskin
Breeches; took with him other Clothes, and stole a remarkable
Silver Watch, the Case set with Stones of divers Colours, and
the Figure of a Butterfly on the Center. Also a Silver Watch
Chain, and Stone Seal, set in Silver. He was born near Cork,
in Ireland, and came into this Country last Fall. It is
suspected he will endeavour to get on board a Man of War at
New Castle. Whoever secures said Servant, Watch, Chain and
Seal, so that the Owner may have them again, shall have Five
Pounds Reward; or if only the Servant, Three Pounds Reward,
paid by GEORGE ROSS.

August 16, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away the 10th of this instant August, from the Subscriber,
in Upper Makefield, Bucks County, an Irish Servant Man, named
Connor Gleson, about 5 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high, of fair
Complexion, and has short curled Hair: Had on, when he went
away, a new Felt Hat, Linen Shirt, Tow Trowsers, half worn
Shoes, with Brass Buckles, and drab coloured Broadcloth
Jacket, with Cuffs; he is very talkative, speaks much with the
Brogue, and pretends to know great Part of Ireland. Whoever
takes up and secures said Servant, so that his Master may have
him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable
Charges, paid by me

JAMES McNAIR.

September 13, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscribers, living near Witherspoon, in
New Castle County, on the Borders the Maryland, two Servant
Men, one named George Rankin, about 35 Years of Age, five Feet
seven Inches high, long Visage, dark Complexion, black Hair:
Had on when he went away, an old Felt Hat, Linsey Jacket,
trimmed with Brass Buttons, old Cloth Breeches, new blue home
made Stockings, and old Shoes; took with him, a Pair of long
Ozenbrigs Trowsers, a fine Shirt, and a half worn coarse
ditto, is apt to get drunk at every Opportunity, and is very
talkative: He came from Ireland about ten Months ago, and
formerly served his Time in this Country. The other named
William Price, about 40 Years of Age: Had on when he went away
an old light coloured Coat, with white Metal Buttons, with a
Hole burnt in one of the Sleeves, a Cloth under Jacket, tow
home made Shirts, tow Pair of Trowsers, old Shoes tied with
Strings, old Cotton Cap, and an old Felt Hat. He is of a sandy
Complexion, and is remarkable by having two Thumbs on his
Right Hand, and is blind of the Left Eye, is apt to get drunk,
and squeaks when he speaks high: He ran away in the Year 1762,
and says he drove a Team at Pott Ironworks, and called
himself John Reese. Whoever secures said Servants in any Goal,
so as their Masters may have them again, shall have Five
Pounds Reward for both, or Fifty Shillings for either, paid by
JAMES WILSON, and JOHN DOBBINS.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry them off
at their Peril.

September 20, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Market street,
Philadelphia, an indented Servant Man, named William Long,
about 21 Years of Age, 5 Feet 5 Inches high, born in the North
of Ireland, a Taylor by Trade, is of a pale Complexion, has
brown curled Hair, and a remarkable Lump over his left Eye;
had on, when he went away, a brown Broadcloth Coat, with
yellow Metal Buttons, a brown Allopeen Jacket, without
Sleeves, full trimmed, with Whitemetal Buttons, both Coat and
Jacket lined with white Shaloon, a Pair of blue Broadcloth
Breeches, two Pair of Stockings, one Thread, and the other
Worsted, two Shirts, the one white, the other Check, two Pair
of Pumps, one of which new, the other somewhat worn, large
yellow Buckles, and a turned Beaver Hat. Whoever takes up and
secures said Servant, so that his Master may have him again,
shall have Four Dollars Reward, paid by JOHN ELLICK.

October 11, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

York Prison, September 29, 1764.
WAS committed to the goal of this county, on suspicion of
being runaways, the two following persons, viz. Thomas Lester,
born in England, about 40 years of age, of a fresh complexion,
about 5 feet 6 inches high, says he always followed the sea,
has on a short brown jacket, coarse trowsers, white yarn
stockings, old hat, and half worn shoes, and says he came last
from Jamaica. Patrick Troy, born in Ireland, about 16 years
old, of a ruddy complexion, has a defect in his right eye;
says he came in with Captain Miller last fall, from Derry, and
that one William Marbuckle has his indentures; has on an old
light coloured coarse jacket, old tow trowsers, old homespun
shirt, no shoes nor stockings, and speaks somewhat foolish.
Their masters, if any they have, are desired to come in 30
days, from the date thereof, and take them away, otherwise
they will be sold out for their charges, by JACOB GRAYBILL,
Goaler.

October 18, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester Goal, October 8, 1764.
NOW in Custody of the Subscriber as Runaways, two Lads, one of
the Name of John Kearney, alias Young, the other named John
Williams, this Country born, the former born in Ireland, but
speaks good English; they both say they came from Lancaster
County. Their Masters, if any they have, are desired to come
and take them away. SAMUEL RAINE, Goaler.

October 18, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Philadelphia, an
Indented Servant Man, named Francis Campbell, about 20 Years
of Age, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, born in Ireland, is of a dark
Complexion, wears black hair, has a Scar on his right cheek,
and is a Butcher by Trade; had on, when he went away, a brown
Broadcloth Coat, with fine Whitemetal Buttons, a red Plush
Jacket, without Sleeves, and a Pair of Breeches of the same, a
Pair of white striped Ditto, a Pair of light blue Worsted
Stockings, a Pair or Silver buckles, and a red Flannel Jacket
with Sleeves. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so
that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds,
Reward, paid by

LODOWICK SINGIZER.

November 8, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

A Certain John Cooper, born in the North of Ireland, by Trade
a Weaver, has been in the Army to the Northward, about 5 Feet
6 or 7 Inches high, a slim, black, thin faced Man, between 30
and 40 Years of Age, much given to gaming and drinking, hired
from the Subscriber, living in George Town, Kent County,
Maryland, a dark coloured Mare, 4 Years old last Spring,
between 12 and 13 Hands high, paces and trots, has a Star in
her Forehead, branded on the near Buttock P M D, may not be
easily seen on Account of the old Hair, ringed with 3 Rings,
the upper Ring broke out of the Flesh, and hangs on one Side;
he had a Bag behind, or under him, with Apron Check, white
Linen, and some Clothes, which he may offer for Sale; he has
several Changes of Clothes, one light Colour, one blue, and
the other a brown, with a black jacket, red Breeches, and new
Castor Hat, &c. Whoever brings the said Cooper and Mare to the
Subscriber, shall have Three Pounds Reward, or Thirty
Shillings for the Mare, with reasonable Charges, by me

PHILIP McDERMOTT.

N.B. An old Saddle and Bridle was hired with the above
Mare; and it is supposed he is gone towards Philadelphia or
New York.

November 8, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber, on the 29th of October last, a
Servant Man, named Patrick Joyce, aged 40 Years, about 5 Feet
3 Inches high, born in Ireland, round faced, of a ruddy
Complexion, light brown Hair tied behind; had on, when he went
away, a blue Coat, Jacket and Breeches and the Coat bound
round the Edges; has served his Majesty, in Col. Stuart
Regiment, in Germany; has a few Scars on his Head and is very
apt to get drunk, being a Taylor by Trade. Whoever takes up
said Servant and secures him, or bring him home to my House in
Front street, next Door but one to John Wood, Watch maker,
shall have the above Reward, and all other Charges, paid by
JOHN GRANT.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off at
their Peril.

November 22, 1764
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber hereof, living in Pilesgrove,
Salem County, Providence of West new Jersey, two servants,
about Eleven o'Clock at Night on the 13th of this instant
November; one Lad, named John Coleman, about 18 Years of Age,
freckled Face, has red Hair, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high; had
on a lightish coloured Coat, with large Metal Buttons to the
Breast and Skirts, old Leather Breeches, a new Castor Hat,
made by Joseph Shute, of Philadelphia, which he stole from his
master, and good Shoes, with large Brass Buckles. The other a
Girl, born in Ireland, and came over about two Years ago,
about 5 Feet 2 Inches high, about 20 Years of Age, named
Dorothy Mickle, has a Scar over or under her Right eye; had on
a slanting short red and white Calicoe Gown, and a striped
long Cotton Gown, a Worsted Quilt, old Shoes, with large Metal
Buckles in them, is very talkative, pretends to be well
acquainted with the White Boys in Ireland, and talks much of
them, she has sundry other Clothes with her, which she stole
from her Mistress. Whoever takes up said Servants, and brings
them to the Subscriber hereof, or secures them in any of His
MajestyGoals, so that they may be had again, shall have
Four Pounds Reward for both, or Forty Shillings for each, paid
by

ISRAEL LAWRENCE.

N.B. They have passed for Man and Wife; and the Girl says
she has been married to him two Years.

 

January 17, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, about the first of November last, from the
Subscriber, living near Bladensburgh, in Prince George
County, Maryland, a Convict Servant Man, named Patrick
Carroll, born in Ireland, by Trade a Butcher; he is a lusty
well set Fellow, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, he has lost the
fourth Finger of his left Hand, has remarkable black Hair,
which he wears short, and is pitted with the Small Pox, is
very talkative, and excessive fond of strong Liquor; had on,
when he went away, a dark Cloth Coat, Check Shirt, and a Pair
of Boots, the rest of his Apparel I cannot describe; he
carried with him a dark Chestnut sorrel Horse, about 13 Hands
high. He obtained a Pass from a Magistrate of this County, by
making him believe he was a Free man. Whoever takes up the
said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so that I get him
again, shall receive Two Pistoles Reward, from

NATHANIEL POPE.

January 24, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Joppa, December 19, 1765.
Committed to this Goal as Runaways, the two following Persons,
viz. a young man, who calls himself John Wilson, born in
Ireland, about five Feet nine Inches high, much pitted with
the Smallpox, and badly cloathed. And a Negroe Man, who has
been in Goal about two Months, five Feet ten Inches high, has
a small round Mark over his left Eye, speaks bad English.
Whoever owns the said Runaways, may have them again by
applying to

JOHN TAYLOR, Goal keeper.

February 7, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, from the Subscriber, living in Warminster Township,
Bucks County, an Irish Servant Man, named James Ferguson, it
is thought he will change his Name; he is about 20 Years of
Age, fresh Complexion, a thick spoken Fellow, about 5 Feet 8
Inches high, midling thick set, wears his Hair tied behind,
but perhaps he may cut it off; had on, when he went away, a
good Felt Hat, a thin white Shirt, a light blue Cloth Coat,
with Metal Buttons, a brown jacket, without Sleeves or Skirts
behind, he took with him a brown Worsted Jacket, lined with
light red, a white Leather Apron, a good Pair of Buckskin
Breeches, with flat Metal Buttons, grey Yarn Stockings, a
Strong Pair of Shoes, with Pinchbeek Buckles in them. Whoever
takes up the said Servant, and secures him, so that his Master
may have him again, shall have the above Reward, and
reasonable Charges, paid by

JONATHAN WALTON.

N.B. He came from Ireland in the Jupiter, Capt. Hawthorn.

February 14, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away last Summer, from the Subscriber, in Hanover
Township, Lancaster County, a Servant Man, named Thomas
Newlan, born in Ireland, speaks with the Brogue, about 5 Feet
5 Inches high, marked with the Small Pox; had on, when he went
away, a Provincial Regimental Coat. Whoever takes up the said
Servant, and secures him in any County Goal in this Province,
shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges,
paid by

TIMOTHY GREEN.

February 14, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away, the 28th of January, a certain James Bell, but may
change his Name to Johnson, or Thompson, as he has gone by
both, was born in Ireland, 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, thin
Visage, brown Hair tied behind; had on a Felt Hat, and wore
the Peak behind, a brown Coat, blue Jacket, Ditto Plush
Breeches, Leather Apron, Check Shirt, and Ditto, blue Yarn
Stockings, old Shoes, round Steel Buckles, by Trade a Coach
and Harness maker, and took sundry Tools with him, a Handsaw,
Chissels, sliding Gunter, and a Common Rule, some Awls, &c.
very subject to Drink, and perhaps may pawn or sell them for
Liquor. Any Person that will apprehend said Fellow, so as his
Master may have him again, shall have the above Reward, and
reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN WITHY, in Chester,
Pennsylvania.

February 28, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from John Pierse, on Sunday the 24th Instant, about
Three o'Clock in the Morning, an Irish Servant Lad, named
Archibald Kelly, between 16 and 17 Years of Age, about 5 Feet
6 Inches high, of a fair complexion, long Visage, down Look,
has dark brown hair, but it is likely he may have it cut off;
had on, when he went away, a blue Surtout Coat, with gilt
Buttons, a blue Cloth Coat, with Brass Buttons, a scarlet
Cloth Jacket, without Sleeves, both Coat and Jacket have been
turned, blue Cloth Breeches, with washed Buttons, Worsted
Stockings, Check Linen Shirt, and Pinchbeck Shoe Buckles. He
is very much given to lying, and will persist in a Lie a long
Time. It is supposed he intended going off in one of the first
Vessels to Ireland, or else is gone in the Stage to New York.
Whoever takes up said Servant, and brings him to his Master,
shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges,
paid by JOHN PIERSE.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off.

May 2, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from on board the Ship Sarah, James Drew, Master,
lately arrived from Bristol, two Servant Men, one named Fergus
Kagan, born in the County of Kildare, in Ireland, and bred a
Coachman, is about 26 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 Inches high,
rather of a slender make, wears black Hair, which curls in
Ringlets down his Neck, has a smooth Face, and appears a
likely active young Man, he was dressed in a Check Shirt, blue
Cloth upper Jacket, and under Jacket of blue and white stripe,
coarse Kersey Breeches, Yarn Stockings, and had also a coarse
Drab coloured Kersey Jacket, the same of his Breeches. The
other named Patrick Lachay, of Tyrone, in Ireland, a Linen
Weaver, about 25 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 5 to 7 Inches
high, square set, and a little round shoulder, fair
Complexion, has dark brown Hair; had on a light grey Cloth
Coat, brown Linen Jacket, scarlet Plush Breeches, and Worsted
Stockings. Any Person that delivers the above Servants to the
Subscribers in Philadelphia, shall receive Eight Dollars
Reward for each of them, with reasonable travelling Charges;
but if secured in any of his MajestyGoals at a Distance, so
that the Subscribers may have them again, Four Dollars Reward
for each, from WILLING and MORRIS.

N.B. It is said these two Servants went off on Sunday
Evening last, in Company with William Mallet, an Apprentice to
Nathaniel Cope, Blacksmith on Society hill, and that the said
Mallet had a forged Pass, for three People.

May 16, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Mount Bethel Township,
in Northampton County, on the 17th Day of March last past, a
Highland Servant Man, named Donald McDonald, about the Age of
25 Years, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, of a fresh Complexion,
fullfaced, pretty much pitted with the Small pox, has a Scar
on the fore Finger of his Left hand, speaks between the
Highland and Irish Dialects; having lived about three Years
and an Half in Ireland, and pretends to be a Shoemaker by
Trade; Had on, when he went away, a old blue Broadcloth Coat,
stained with Tar, with carved Brass buttons, an Orange
coloured Thickset Jacket, with blue Lining, good Buckskin
Breeches; had two Pair of pale blue Stockings, one pair
ribbed, with a Darn in the Middle of one of the Stockings,
having cut it, with his Leg, last Winter; it is supposed he
will change his Name and Clothes the first Opportunity; he
enquired the Way to Baltimore Town. Whoever takes up and
secures the said Servant, in any of his MajestyGoals, so
that his Master may have him again, shall receive Five Pounds
Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by me WILLIAM MILLER.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels, and others are warned on
their Peril not to take the said Servant off.

June 6, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 26th of May last, from the Subscriber, living in
Philadelphia, an Apprentice, named Claudius Taylor, a native
of Ireland, about 23 Years of age, 5 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high,
round visaged, Pock marked, and marked on his Left hand, by
his Thumb, with Powder C T, brown Hair; had on, when he went
away, a blue Saggathy Coat, brown Cloth Jacket, black knit
Breeches, new Castor Hat, and new Pumps, with Steel Buckles;
it s very likely he may endeavour to get Work at the
Carpenter Trade, he says he served some Time to it in
Ireland; he is fond of Liquor, very talkative, and given much
to Swearing. Whoever takes up and secures said Apprentice, so
that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds
Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by EDWARD BONSALL.

N.B. It is thought he is gone to New York, as he was seen
going that Road, in Company with another Man the same Day, and
it is likely he will call at Amboy Ferry. All Masters of
Vessels, and others, are forbid to harbour or carry him off at
their Peril.

June 6, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 15th of May, from the Subscriber, living in
Uwchland Township, Chester County, a native Irish Servant
Girl, named Catherine McLoy, about 23 Years of Age, dark brown
curled Hair, speaks very much with the Brogue, born near
Kilkenny, in Ireland; had on, when she went away, a Calicoe
Bedgown, two quilted Petticoats, the one black, the other
yellow, no Shoes nor Stockings. Whoever takes up and secures
said Servant, so that the Owner may have her again, shall have
Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by ROBERT
SMITH.

June 27, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Trenton, June 24, 1765.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Reward.
MADE his Escape from Samuel Tucker, Esq; of Trenton, Sheriff
of the County of Hunterdon, in New Jersey, in April last, one
Hugh McCan, but has changed his Name, and now calls himself
Hugh Johnson; he sailed from Philadelphia about the 20th of
April last, in the Sloop Adventure, Captain Matthews, for St.
Kitts, and returned again in the same Vessel to Philadelphia
on Tuesday last; he was born in Ireland, is near 60 Years of
Age, about 5 Feet 7 Inches, has black or hazel Eyes, large
black Eyebrows, wore his Hair when he went away, which is
grey, sometimes wears a white Cap, or black or brown cut Wig,
takes Plenty of Snuff, fair Complexion, addicted to strong
Liquor, and very talkative when intoxicated; he can scarce
write his Name intelligibly, but pretends to be well versed in
Trade, which he has followed in the Retail Way, together with
the manufacturing of Wheat, at his late Gristmill at Almetunk
River; he also had Sawmill and Fulling mill, is a Fuller by
Trade, and will brag largely of his Knowledge in dying Cloths
of two Colours, the one Side scarlet, the other blue. Whoever
apprehends and secures the said High McCan, alias Johnson, and
causes him to be delivered to the Sheriff of Philadelphia,
shall receive One Hundred Spanish Dollars, and all reasonable
Charges, paid by the Subscriber. It is hoped that all Persons
will be diligent to apprehend him, with a View to detect a
person of such vile Principles, that deserted the said
Sheriff, who placed a Confidence in him out of Compassion, and
let him pursue his Business, rather than lock him in Goal,
which he was liable to, and justly deserved.

SAMUEL TUCKER, Sheriff.

June 20, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 9th of this instant June, a Servant Man, named
Robert Jones, born in Ireland, about 5 Feet 3 or 4 Inches
high, full Visage, black hair, and much pitted with the Small
pox; had on, when he went away, a half worn Felt Hat, grey
Coat, whitish Jacket, with Sleeves, white Tow Trowsers, hemp
Shirt, white Stockings, and Shoes tied with Strings. Whoever
takes up said Servant, and delivers him to the Subscriber,
living in Lebanon Township, Lancaster County; or to Jacob
Barge, at the Sign of the Lamb, in Philadelphia; or secures
him in any Goal, so that his Master may have him again, shall
have THREE POUNDS Reward, and reasonable Charges paid by JOHN
SMITH.

August 29, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

EIGHT POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, in the Night of the 21st of August, from the
Subscriber, living in Cecil County, Maryland, two Convict
Servant Men, one named William Callahan, born in Ireland, by
Trade a Plaisterer, about 30 years of Age, about 5 Feet 6
Inches high, wear an old grey cut Wig, a light coloured short
Kersey Coat, with Metal Buttons, Ozenbrigs Shirt and Trowsers,
old Shoes, and Yarn Stockings; he is of a swarthy Complexion,
has grey Eyes, pitted with the Small Pox, very talkative, much
given to Drink, has served some Time on board a Man of War,
and came in the Country about 12 Months ago. The other named
Edward Thompson, a Convict, lately imported, an Englishman, a
very lusty well looking Man, with black Beard and Eyes: He had
on a light coloured Jockey Coat, blue Serve Vest, with Leather
Buttons, Shoes and Stockings, an old fine Hat, with a black
Crape Band round it; he also took with him a light coloured
Bearskin Great Coat, a Snuff coloured Thickset Coat, and
sundry other Things, likewise a small old sorrel Horse, with a
Star in his Forehead, paces slow, and very stiff; he is a
stout resolute Fellow, is apt to drink, and then very
insolent; they are both well acquainted with the Water, and
may probably pass for Sailors. Whoever takes up and secures
the said Servants in any Goal, so that their Masters may have
them again, shall have Five Pounds Reward for Thompson, and
Three Pounds for Callahan, if taken out of this Province, paid
by ANDREW PEARCE, HENRY W. PEARCE and JOHN WARD.

August 29, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, in the Night Time, between the 25th and 26th Day of
the 8th Month, 1765, from George Ashbridge, of Goshen, in
Chester County, Pennsylvania, a Servant Man, named Cornelius
Leeson, but may be likely to change his Name; he came from
Ireland, and has been on Shore but about twelve Days; is about
5 Feet 8 Inches high, in chinned, and a little out mouthed,
pretty full breasted, and walks a little stooping, wears brown
hair; had on, and took with him two Check Shirts, a Pair of
old Velvet Breeches, and Linen Trowsers, one old light grey
Nap Jacket, the Nap partly wore off, not made for him and one
old dark coloured SailorJacket, a Pair of brown Yarn
Stockings, and half worn Shoes; he has been in this Country a
Servant some Years ago, served Part of his time in Bucks
County, and ran away from thence, and got to Ireland again, so
that it appears he is an old Offender, and acquainted with
this Province; it is suspected that he will make for the back
Parts of this Province, of Virginia, or to Sea again. Whoever
takes up and secures the said Servant in any Goal, so that his
Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward,
and reasonable Charges, paid by

GEORGE ASHBRIDGE.

September 26, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living near George Town, in Kent
County, Maryland, a Convict Servant Man, named John Malone,
about five Feet seven Inches, about 20 Years of Age, born in
Ireland, but speaks good English, has a flat crooked Nose, is
much pitted with the Small pox, knock kneed, was in the
Transport Service last War, pretends to be a Seaman, and it is
thought will endeavour to get on board some Vessel in
Philadelphia, as he was near being taken at Chester and
Schuylkill, on the 23d and 3d Instant but escaped; the Little
Finger on his Left hand grown fast to the next, as far as the
Middle Joint. He stole and took with him, a new blue homespun
Frock Coat, lined with coarse Sheeting, with long Cuffs to the
Elbow, and white Horn Buttons, a white Shirt, and a Check
Ditto, Tow Linen Trowsers, Worsted Stockings, old Shoes, and a
Felt Hat, also a Kersey Great Coat, and a Hanger or Cutlas,
with a Snakeskin over the Scabbard. Whoever secures said
Servant, in any Goal, so as his Master may have him again,
shall have Three Pistoles Reward, paid by

JOHN SEWELL.

All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off.

November 28, 1765
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, November 25, 1765.
RUN away, on the 16th Instant, from John Faries, a Servant
Man, named Edward Carlow, but has changed his Name to Collins,
and may go by some other Name; he is a spry Fellow, and wears
his Hat Soldier like, on his Right Eye, has a brown Wig, red
Hair, white Eyebrows, Freckles on the Back of his Hands, is
about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, wore a brown Coat, blue Velvet
Jacket, red or brown Breeches, commonly wore white Thread, or
black Silk Stockings, walks fast, when he travels, speaks good
English, pretends to have two Uncles in New London, both
Ministers, says he has a small Estate in Ireland, and is well
beloved amongst the Women. Whoever secures said Servant in any
Goal in this Province, so that his Master may have him again,
shall have Three Pounds Reward, and if out of the Province,
Five Pounds, paid by me

JOHN FARIES.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels, and others, are forbid to
harbour or carry him off, as they may expect to be proceeded
against as the Law directs.

February 20, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TWO POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, on Sunday Night last, from the Subscriber, living in East Whiteland, Chester County, a Servant Man, named Nicholas Coffey, born in Ireland, about 25 years of Age, tall and slender, long visaged, has a sour Look, of a sandy Complexion, and lisps a little; had on a Boyfine Hat, half worn, light coloured Fustian Coat, blue Jacket, with Metal Buttons, a brown Camblet under Jacket, the back ripped, old white Shirt, Leather Breeches, white Yarn Stockings, the Top of one of them old, and half worn Shoes and Buckles. He served a Time in Philadelphia, has been since at Sea, likewise campaigning, is acquainted in most Parts of this Province, and may thereby the better pass for a Freeman. He has at Times the Third day Ague, the Fit coming on him in the Evening, and is a remarkable Liar. Whoever secures the said Servant so as his Master may have him again, shall have the above Reward with reasonable Charges, from RICHARD RICHISON.

April 24, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster, April 15, 1766.
WAS committed to my Custody, on the 11th of this Inst. on Suspicion of a Runaway Servant, a Girl, who calls herself Isabel Beard, she was born in Ireland, and came in the Snow Pitt above two Years ago; she is about 4 Feet 8 Inches high, very thickset; had on, when committed, a blue Stuff Gown, striped Linsey Petticoat and Bed Gown, old Shoes and Stockings; she says she belongs to a certain William Grimes, a Jobber, and late of York County, where she says she left him. Her Master therefore, if any she has, is hereby desired to come, pay her Charges, and take her away, otherwise she will be sold for her Fees, by MATTHIAS BOOGH, Goaler.

May 22, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living near New Castle, on Sunday Night last, the 18th of this instant May, an Irish Servant Man, named Henry Cowan, about 24 Years of Age, dark Complexion, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, pretty fat; had on when he went away, a light blue Serge Coat, Nankeen Jacket and Breeches, white Linen Shirt, white Thread Stockings, new Pumps, and wears his own black Hair; came from Ireland last Fall, in the Ship Marquis of Granby, Captain Macilvaine, and as he is a tolerable Good Scholar, may forge a Pass, perhaps; from under the Captain Hand. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by MATTHEW CANNON.

N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off at their Peril.

May 8, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Albemarle, April 9, 1766.
ABSCONDED from his Service, on Saturday, the Fifth Instant, a Servant Man, belonging to the Subscriber, named Andrew Haddock, a Native of Ireland, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, well set of a ruddy Complexion, grey Eyes, dark brown Hair, which he commonly wears tied up in a String, has lost one of his upper fore Teeth, dressed in a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, red Waistcoat, Snuff coloured Cloth Coat, and a blue Cloth or Drab Surtout, the small Cape lined with Velvet of the same Colour, he is Master of a tolerable good Address; he rode a likely bay Mare, between 13 and 14 Hands high, is fond of strong Drink, writes a good Hand, is tolerably well acquainted with Figures, and pretends to be so with the Latin Language, and some Branches of the Mathematicks; his Employment was to keep School. Whoever takes up and secures the said Runaway, so that he be delivered to me, or shall bring him to me, living in the lower Part of Albermarle County, shall receive, if taken up in this Colony, Five Pounds, besides what the Law allows, or if taken up out of the Colony, Ten Pounds, paid by

JOHN LEWIS, junior.

July 3, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, a servant man and woman, named Walter and Winford Pritchet; the man is a taylor to trade, and cannot do any other work; the woman is a stay maker, and very handy at house work; they both speak good English, but low, take snuff, and love liquor; the man is about 5 feet 7 inches high, has black hair, and grey eyes; the woman is but low of stature, pretty likely, has black eyes and black hair; as they came lately from Ireland, their clothes are but ordinary, and probably have changed them. Whoever secures them in any goal on this continent, and lets me know in the public paper of this province, shall have the above reward for both, or Fifty Shillings for either. I hear the man is listed, and has taken his wife with him to Fort Pitt. All gentlemen of the army are forbid to list or harbour them, and Captains of vessels to carry them off, at their peril. HENRY NEILL.

July 31, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscribers, living in Drummore township, Lancaster county, on the 24th of this instant July, two Irish servant lads; the one named John Riley, about 22 years of age, about 5 feet 9 inches high, a broad well set fellow, wears his own brown hair, which curls a little, and speaks with the brogue; had on, when he went away, a blackish mixed home made cloth coat and jacket, felt hat, coarse shirt and trowsers, white ribbed yarn stockings, and good channel pumps. The other named Philip Meganaty, about 17 years of age, a slim thin visaged lad, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, wear his own hair, which is brown, straight, and commonly tyed, and speaks a little with the brogue; had on, when he went away, a drab coloured coat and jacket, bound with worsted tape of the same colour, but not lined, a felt hat, check shirt, blue breeches, white ribbed yarn stockings, good channel pumps, and took with him a pair of check trowsers. They both came from the north of Ireland this summer. Whoever takes up and secures said Servants, so as their masters may have them again, shall have Four Pounds reward, or Forty shillings for either, and reasonable charges, paid by

MOSES IRVING, or GEORGE McCULLOUGH

July 17, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, an Province of Pennsylvania, on the 10th inst. July, an Irish Servant Man, named Patrick Campbell, about 20 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, has a down Look, stoop shouldered, with his Hair tied, some old Scars on his Temple, is a middling good Scholar, speaks with the Brogue, had on, when he went away, an old Hat, a short blackish Coat, with small Lappels, and no Lining in it, two Shirts, one of which he made use of for a Wallet, long Ozenbrigs Trowsers, Stockings, and Shoes, without Buckles; he had a Sickle with him, and it is thought he will pass for a Reaper; he informed me he was in the King Service in Ireland and Portugal. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by

JAMES JOHNSTON.

August 14, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living near Chester, on Delaware, an indented Servant Man, named James Fennell, about five Feet ten Inches high, twenty Years of Age, has a thinish Face, down Looks, brown Hair, lost one of his fore Teeth, walks wide, and has a Kind of rocking in his Gait, like one that is just come from Sea: took with him, a blue Cloth Coat, the Lining torn, a brown Saggathy Coat, with a Rent in the Back, a figured brown Velvet Jacket, two white Shirts, one Check Ditto, a new Pair of Check Trowsers, three or four Pair of Stockings, and a Pair of Shoes almost new. It is supposed he will steal a Horse (being an arrant Thief) and make towards the Frontiers, forge a Pass, and change his Clothes; he is a sly still Fellow, looks like country born, tho' he came from the West of Ireland last Fall, where he was advertised, with a large Reward. Whoever takes up and secures said Fennel, so as he may be had again, shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by

JAMES WILLCOX.

August 7, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Salem, July 30, 1766.
RUN away, on the Tenth Day of June last, from his Bail, a certain Edward Ashton, born in Ireland, by Trade a Taylor, served his Time in Bristol, Pennsylvania, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, of a sandy Complexion; has on a new Fustian Coat, with gilt Buttons, old blue Everlasting Breeches, white thread Stockings, good Shoes, and a Pair of Silver Buckles, marked S. W. He was seen at Bristol the 28th Instant, with a blue Coat and Jacket and a Pair of striped Holland Trowsers on. Whoever takes up and secures said Runaway in any Goal, if in the Province of Pennsylvania, shall receive Eight Dollars Reward; and if in the Province of New Jersey, Ten Dollars, and reasonable Charges, paid by

JOHN BREEDING.

RUN away on the 5th of this instant, September, an Irish servant lad, named William Sheppard, about 18 years old, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, has light strait hair, and grey eyes; had on, a half worn felt hat, a long dark grey Irish frize surtout coat, white homespun linen shirt and trowsers, strong shoes, and brass buckles. He served his time in Ireland to a weaver, and may have his indentures with him, with a clearance from his master in Ireland. He can read and write, is very impudent and talkative, much given to cursing and swearing, and loves strong drink, and may have forged a pass to travel with. He pretended to be lame in his foot, with a sprain, when he went away, and came from Ireland last spring with Captain Mackey. Whoever takes up said servant and sends him to Philadelphia goal, or secures him in any other goal, and sends him to the Philadelphia goaler, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward, and reasonable charges.

October 30, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber in Newport, an Irish Servant Man, named John Purday, and Mary, his Wife, the said John Purday is about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, and about 27 Years of Age, is pitted with the Small pox, has strait pale Hair commonly tied behind; had on, when he went away, a light coloured Coat, and Thickset Jacket and Breeches, Worsted Stockings, his Hat sharp cocked, and appears very neat in his Clothes, has been a Soldier in Flanders, speaks very good English, a little inclined to the Scotch Accent. His Wife