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 is a little short thin woman, dark Complexion, dark frizled hair, speaks broad Scotch. They are about 6 Weeks in from Ireland, and came in the Ship Marquis of Granby. Whoever takes up the said John Purday, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by me ROBERT ALL, or by applying to Mr. JAMES ALEXANDER, Merchant in Water street, Philadelphia.

ROBERT ALL.

November 6, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THIRTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away, on the 2d Instant, from the Subscriber, living in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, a Servant Lad, named Samuel Askin, came lately in the Ship Rose from the North of Ireland; he is a short set Lad, with long black Hair, commonly hanging round his Shoulders, thin Visage, small brown Eyes, and has a dull Look: Had on, when he went away, a brown Coat, with a small Cape, slash Sleeves, and yellow Buttons, Cloth Jacket and Breeches, something different in Colour from the Coat, and full long for him, with yellow Buttons, Dimity or Linen under Jacket, bluish rubbStockings, and half worn Shoes. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as his Master may have him again, shall have the above Reward, by applying to James Stephens, in Philadelphia, or to the Subscriber,

MOSES BRINTON.

N.B. It is supposed said Servant is now in Philadelphia.

November 13, 1766
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 29th of October, from the Subscriber, living at Christine Bridge, Newcastle county, a convict servant woman, named Alice McCarty, alias Eleanor Brown, about 35 years of age, born in Ireland, has brown hair, very lusty and fat; had on, and took with her, an old brown camblet gown, 2 short gowns, the one white linen, the other dark calicoe, both new, a cream coloured skirt, a red quilt, 2 check aprons, a pair of neat made mens shoes, and a pair of diamond cut silver buckles, marked E. H. a linen handkerchief, spotted red and white, coarse sheet and blanket, and a pair of womens shoes, all which she stole when she went away; it is supposed she is in company with a man, his name unknown. Said servant has been several times whipped in the workhouse, in Philadelphia, and whipped for theft at the public post.

N.B. The master of the servant forgot to put his name to his advertisement.

February 19, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 10th of January, from the Subscriber, living in St. George Hundred, New Castle County, a Servant Man, named William Hewes, born in Philadelphia, about 5 Feet 4 Inches high, fair Complexion, round Face, about 21 Years of Age, has lost a Joint of the fore Finger of his Left Hand: Had on, when he went away, a knit Cap, with brown, red and white Diamonds, coarse homespun Cloth Jacket, and a brown under Jacket, Buckskin Breeches, blue Yarn Stockings, and good Shoes, with Brass Buckles. He has been in several parts of Europe, and came last from Ireland, says he served some time with James Chattin, Printer. He is supposed to be gone toward Philadelphia. All Masters of Vessels are desired not to harbour or carry him off. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by HENRY WALL.

March 19, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Leacock, Lancaster County, March 4, 1767.
TEN POUNDS Reward. MADE his Escape from Samuel Finley, Constable, Cornelius McMurphy, a Taylor by Trade, born in the County of Antrim in Ireland; about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 10 Inches high, pale Visage, dark Complexion, with black curled hair; had on when he went away, a blue Serge Coat, Leather Breeches, white Shirt, woollen Stockings, old Shoes, with square Silver Buckles; he has a Silver Watch with a Steel Chain, supposed to have taken with him a Sky blue coloured Coat, and a Silk Orange coloured Jacket, with Flounces down the Breasts and Skirts; one Pair of new Pumps, a Beaver Hat, and other Clothes not known; he has one if his Fingers on this Left Hand a little crooked by a Swelling lately in it; he worked down by SmithFurnace at this Trade; when he drinks much his Face gets very red. Whoever takes up said Fellow, and secures him in any of his MajestyGoals, shall receive the above Reward, paid by SAMUEL FINLEY, or BENJAMIN VERNOR.

N.B. All Person are forewarned not to harbour the above Person, and all Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him, off, at their Peril.

April 30, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscriber, living at the Cross Roads, near New Castle, a servant man, named Samuel Smith, about 34 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, pock marked, short black hair, and a Roman nose; he speaks Erse, is much given to drink, swears much when in liquor, and came from Ireland last fall with Capt. McIlvaine; had on a brown cloth coat and jacket, buckskin breeches, and new shoes. There is supposed to be with him a servant, named Samuel Price, a Woolcomber, and has been long in this country. Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them, to that their masters may have them again, shall have Four Pounds for both, or Forty Shillings for each, with reasonable charges, paid by ANDI MCBAY, or JOHN SINGLETON.

April 23, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, living in Lampeter township, Lancaster county, on the 12th of April inst. a servant man, named James Foral, by trade a blacksmith, born in Ireland, and came to this country about 10 months ago, he is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of a fair complexion, pitted with the small pox, has stoop shoulders, and bends out at the knees very much as he walks, and short curled hair; had on and took with him, when he went away, a blue broadcloth coat, red double breasted jacket, cloth coloured cloth breeches, and striped trowsers. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, to that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

PETER KLINE.

RUN away from the subscriber, living in Leacock township, Lancaster County, on the 10th of this inst. May, a servant man, named John Dawson, born in Scotland, and came in with one John Donnal, from Belfast, near two years ago, aged about 22 or 23 years, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, chunkey made, of a sickly complexion, and dull look, black hair, commonly tied behind; wears a good felt hat, with yellow buttons, a blue coat and waistcoat, with horn buttons, a new coarse shirt, old patched buckskin breeches, old white yarn stockings, old shoes and brass buckles. Whoever secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ROBERT CLENCH.

N.B He had been some time a soldier in the Queen regiment in Ireland.

May 21, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 8th of February last, from the Subscriber, living in Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, a Servant Man, named William Jones, but since he left me goes by the Name of William Evans, by Trade a Tanner, about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, a dark Complexion, a lively light footed Man, has short black Hair, is well set, his two little Fingers are crooked, talks Welch, and is a Welchman, though he says he is an Englishman, he served 7 Years in the Town of Bristol, in Old England, and can do almost any Sort of Farming Business; had on, when he went away, a light coloured Nap Coat, with a bluish home made Worsted Lining, a light coloured cloth jacket, remarkably pieced and short, without Pockets or Sleeves, black buckskin Breeches, black ribbed yarn Stockings, a Pair of half worn Calfskin Pumps, with a Patch on the Toe of one, Buckles not Fellows, an old Check Shirt and a new Wool Hat; he is a great Liar, and very fond of Negroes Company, drinking and fighting; came into this Country with Captain Byrn last Fall from Ireland; he has been in this Country before a Soldier, and has got his Discharge with him. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by

ROBERT HOLLAND.

May 14, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscriber, in Cecil county, Maryland, 10 miles from Christiana bridge, on Saturday night, the 2d of this instant May, two indented servant men, one named Patrick McKogh, a native Irishman, about 20 years of age, came in last fall from Ireland, talks much on the brogue, and is by trade a cooper; had on, when he went away, a snuff coloured coat and jacket, half worn, with mohair buttons, blue country made cloth breeches, lined with linen. The other named Thomas McNeely, came in last May from Ireland, about 20 years of age, by trade a cooper; had on, a light coloured country made coat, with blue and white drugget lining, and white metal buttons, a double breasted scarlet jacket, and snuff coloured cloth breeches, stockings uncertain, as he had several pair with him, old and new shoes, with Pinchbeck buckles. Both about 5 feet 5 inches high, and wore their own short brown hair; they are both good scholars, and it is like may forge a pass. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, so that the subscriber may have them again, shall have three Pounds reward, or thirty Shillings for either, and reasonable charges paid by AMOS ALEXANDER.

N.B. Said McNeely has followed the soap boiling business.

May 28, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, in the Evening of the 15th Instant, from the Subscriber, living in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, an indented Servant Man, who writes his Name Nicholas Forster Hughes, but is likely he may change it, born in Ireland, but speaks good English, of small Stature, slender built, thin Face, a little marked with the Small pox, has thin blackish Hair, which he endeavours to curl and has a Scar (it is thought) over his Right Eye brow: Had on, when he went away, an old Beaver Hat, blue Broadcloth Coat, half worn, greyish napped cloth Jacket lined with red, without Sleeves, and Breeches of the same, lined with Check, Check and white Linen Shirts, black and blue ribbed Worsted Stockings, and Calfskin Pumps, with Buckles. He has followed keeping School since he came in the Country, and is apt to brag of his learning, when in Liquor, which he will be as often as he can get it. 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

JAMES LOUGHREY.

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

June 4, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster, May 27, 1767.
WAS committed to my custody, the 21st of last April, on suspicion of being runaway servants, Richard Merryman, a low set fellow, about 5 feet 4 inches high, red hair, much freckled, and speaks much with the Irish accent; says he served his time in George Town, on Potowmack, Maryland, with one James Divin, and has the counter part of his indenture with him. And Thomas McVenny, about 5 feet 6 inches high, well built, dark brown hair, of a dark complexion, and says he came in here from Ireland last fall with Captain Davis, and that he paid him for his passage, but can produce no receipt for the same. Their masters, if any they have, are desired, in four weeks after the date hereof, to come, pay their charges, and take them away, or they will be sold out for their fees by MATTHIAS BUGH, Goaler.

July 30, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, the 22d inst. from the Subscriber, in London grove Township, Chester County, a Servant Man, named JOHN CHRISTY, a lusty well set Fellow, about 26 or 27 Years of Age, 5 Feet 10 or 11 Inches high, has strait brown Hair, of a fair Complexion; he has been lately in Lancaster Goal for having two Wives and afterwards advertised and put in Chester Goal, and sold out for his Fees. He was born in Ireland, but has been a considerable Time in this Country. Had on when he went away, a homespun redish brown Cloth Jacket, Tow Trowsers, a strong new Shirt of Russia sheeting, old Shoes, with Brass Buckles, and a middling good Furr Hat, about half worn. He had no Money, and it is thought he will steal other Apparel. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, in any of his MajestyGoals, so that his Master may have him again, shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN BALDWIN.

July 23, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

July 3, 1767.
RUN away last night from the subscriber, living in Norrington township, Philadelphia county, an indented servant man, named John Diermond, a native of Ireland, about 22 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a pale complexion, a little pitted with the small pox, has a down look, near sighted, brown hair, sometimes tied; had on, when he went away, a brown jacket, made sailor fashion, a fustian ditto, with the back blue cloth, a pair of blue cloth breeches, check shirt, blue yarn stockings, and half worn shoes, with brass buckles; he took with him a pair of two trowsers, and some other wearing apparel. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him so as his master may have him again, shall have Four Dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ARCHIBALD THOMPSON, junior.

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

August 27, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscriber, living near Sasquehanna Lower Ferry, on Sunday, the second instant, a servant lad, named Roger Hagon, lately come from Ireland, aged about 16 years, about 5 feet high; had on when he went away, an old felt hat, a flax and tow shirt, a pair of old leather breeches, no shoes or stockings, neither coat or jacket, his hair of a black colour, and lately cut off, pretty fair complexion. He speaks with something of the brogue, and is very talkative. It is thought he went in company with a certain James Barns, a young man, about 18 years old, 5 feet 10 inches high, and well set; he had on and took with him, when he went away, a castor hat, check shirt, black calimanco jacket, blue breeches, thread stockings, a pair of shoes or pumps, having both kinds with him he had also two coats, one of blue cloth, bound with ferreting the other of country cloth, of a lightish colour, two fine shirts, and a black silk handkerchief; it is very probable they will keep together as much as possible. Whoever takes up the above Roger Hagon and secures him, so that his master may have him again, shall have FOUR DOLLARS, reward and reasonable charges, paid by JAMES PORTER.

September 3, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Uwchland township, Chester county, August 28,, 1767.
RUN away last night, from the subscriber, a native Irish servant man, named Patrick Brown, lately arrived from Ireland in the snow Sarah, Captain Taylor, by trade a gardiner, is of a fair complexion, looks sickly, having had the ague for some time past, is a thick well set fellow, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, wears his hair tied behind: Had on an old fine linen shirt, blue jacket, without sleeves, a frize jacket, of a grey colour, striped ticken breeches, yarn stockings, good shoes, with brass buckles, and a half worn hat. 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

DENNIS WHELEN.

October 1, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, on the 20th ult. from the subscriber, an apprentice servant man, born in Ireland, by trade a taylor, of a dark complexion, black short hair, had on, when he went away, a red cloth jacket, without sleeves, a beaver hat, bound with tape, check flannel shirt, check trowsers, half worn pair of shoes, with yellow metal buckles, a pair of buckskin breeches; he is about 5 feet 4 inches high, about 27 years old, his name Timothy Downey, remarkably slow in speech, and seemingly very quiet. Whoever takes up and secure said apprentice, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward, paid by

DAVID PARRY.

October 8, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away, the 27th day of September last, at night, from the subscriber, living in Leacock township, Lancaster county, a servant lad, named Samuel Askin, came in the ship Rose last fall from the north of Ireland, a little set fellow, about 5 feet 3 inches high, 23 years old, of a dark complexion, small dark eyes, long thin nose, wears his own long brown hair, cut at top, and tied behind; had on, and took with him, a good cloth coat, brown coloured buttons round the cuff, and up the sleeve, trimmed full, with yellow gilt buttons, a jacket nearly of the same, the back parts dull coloured twilled flannel, not so long as before, half worn drab breeches, with black horn buttons, half worn felt hat, cocked up with pins, two new tow shirts, and one of flax, good thick new shoes, with one steel, and one carved yellow buckle. Whoever takes up and secures the said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward from

MOSES BRINTON.

October 15, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

SIX POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, on Monday, the 17th of August, from the subscriber, living near Newark, New Castle county, the following servants, viz. John Bryn, an Irishman, aged about 25 years, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, an arch fellow, being an old soldier in the American expeditions, both to the westward and northward, a ropemaker by trade, given much to drink and searing, and trembles very much with his hands, blind of the left eye, but open and clear; and as he is a tolerable good scholar, probably will write passes for himself and the others, and will be apt to talk about New Castle and Wilmington, as he is well known in both places, has short black hair, lately cut short before, a midling slim built fellow; had on a tow shirt, striped linen trowsers, on old spotted jacket, no shoes nor hat known of. The other an Irishman, named John Milighen, aged about 26 years, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, given to drink, and swears when in liquor, is a good butcher, having served a time to that trade in Ireland, a midling set fellow, thin faced; had on a tow shirt, tow petticoat trowsers, striped linen jacket, and a pair of new shoes, tied with thongs, has a down look when spoke to, with often repeating the word Sir, and stroking his hair back, with this hat off, and looking downwards. Whoever takes up and secures said servants, so as their master may have them again, shall have the above reward, paid by JOSHUA McDOWELL.

December 17, 1767
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, the second of this instant December, at night, from the subscriber, living in Lampeter township, Lancaster county, a servant man, named ROBERT BATERBY, a weaver by trade, born in Ireland, about 19 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches high, of a brown complexion, chunky made, and short brown hair; had on, when he ran away, a light coloured napt coat, lined with white flannel, with dark hair buttons, a snuff coloured broadcloth jacket buckskin breeches, blue milled stockings, good shoes, with brass buckles, and new wool hat; he served part of his time with Robert Clinch, as an hostler, in said county; is much given to drink. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, paid by us. JOHN RAMSAY or ISAAC LEMEN.

February 18, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Gloucester county, New Jersey, February 13, 1768.
TEN POUNDS Reward. BROKE out of the goal of the county of Gloucester, this morning, the following prisoners, viz. HUGH WILSON, born in Ireland, about 30 years of age, a tanner by trade, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, well set, has black hair, a pleasant countenance, marked with the small pox, has lived lately in Chester and New Castle counties; had on, a good blue surtout, a light coloured broadcloth jacket, and swanskin waistcoat with black spots, a pair of good leather breeches, and a good hat. It is thought he has a large quantity of money with him, chiefly gold. And DAVID COCHRAN, born in Ireland, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, has a freckled face, and red short hair, a fuller by trade, and has lived in Allentown and Haddonfield had on, a light coloured homespun cloth coat, a striped jacket, cloth breeches, a pair of half boots, and an old hat; also took a pair of shoes with him; it is supposed he is gone towards Lancaster. They are both much inclined to strong liquor, and apt to be intoxicated. Whoever takes up the above prisoners, and secures them in any goal in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or the lower counties on Delaware, and gives notice to the subscriber, so that he may have them again, shall receive for Hugh Wilson, Six Pounds reward, and for David Cochran, Four Pounds, and reasonable charges from

SAMUEL BLACKWOOD, Sheriff.

March 31, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscriber, living in Leacock township, Lancaster county, on Wednesday the 23d of March, an Irish servant boy, named Francis Davenport, or Divers, about 5 feet 3 inches high, about 16 years of age, a thick fellow, with short brown hair, dark complexion, with a down look, full faced; had on, when he went away, a blue coat, with black buttons, a white double breasted jacket, made of an Indian blanket, with metal buttons on the one side of it, a pair of leather breeches, one pair of white woollen stockings, a pair of shoes, tied with strings, and an old wool hat; he has his right ancle strained, so that he walks lame, and the broad side of his foot foremost; he has a cut on said leg, below his knee, 3 inches cross; he pretends to have had the palsey on said side, he has travelled most parts in Ireland, and pretends to be a hemp heckler by trade. Whoever takes up said boy, and secures him in any of his Majesty goals, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me

BENJAMIN VERNOR.

N.B. All masters of Vessels, and others, are forbid to harbour or carry him off at their peril.

April 7, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from his Bail, out of New Castle, on the 30th of March last, one John Meshefrey, born in the North of Ireland, a thick well set Fellow, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, of a black Complexion, and talks broad: Had on, when he went away, a blue Coat, whitish Jacket, Buckskin Breeches, grey Stockings, a Pair of Brass Buckles, and an old Felt Hat, tarred on the Top of the Crown. Whoever takes up said Runaway, and secures him in any Goal in this Province, so that I may have him again, or brings him to me in New Castle, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, paid by JAMES CAMBLE.

April 21, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscriber, an Irish servant man, named James Welch, born in Kilkenny in Ireland, about 23 years of age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, fair Complexion, fair curled hair, by trade a carpenter and wheelwright; took with him, an old blue coat, buckskin breeches, 3 jackets, 1 ratteen, 1 striped cotton, and 1 little red ditto, a sheepskin apron, two shirts, one fine, the other coarse, two pair of ribbed stockings, one pair blue, the other brown, and a felt hat, with white looping; he can play well on the German flute, or any other instrument of music; has with him an indenture of James Wilson, which name it is supposed he will go by. Likewise went in company, a certain Alexander Sweeny, about 5 feet 10 inches high, fresh coloured, much pitted with the small pox, short hair, of a darkish colour; had on, a brown coat, a spotted flannel jacket, grey worsted stockings, a check shirt, and buckskin breeches. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry off the above persons, at their peril. Whoever secures the above named persons, in any of his Majesty goals, shall have the sum of Eight Pounds, and reasonable charges, paid by CHARLES OHARO, living in the Barrens of York county, near Stevenson Ferry. April 4, 1768.

April 21, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE POUNDS Reward.
MADE his escape from Caecil county goal, on Wednesday, the 6th of this inst. April, Edward Johnson (committed for felony) born in Ireland, about 27 years of age, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, wears his own dark brown hair, tied behind, a long sharp nose, a little pitted with the small pox, fresh complexion; it has been reported that he went formerly by the name of Edward Carney; had on, when he went away, a short brown cloth coat, with large metal buttons, old buckskin breeches, grey yarn stockings, but no shoes. Whoever apprehends the said Johnson, and brings him to the goal in Charles Town, in the aforesaid county, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

W. MITCHELL, Sheriff of said county.

May 26, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THIRTEEN POUNDS Reward.
ABSCONDED from his usual place of Abode, in East Bradford Township, Chester County, on the 6th of April last, a certain Dennis Salmon, born in Ireland, about 21 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, wears his own dark brown Hair, inclining to curl, has thick lips, long Nose, his Forehead wrinkled, ruddy dark Complexion, down Look, slim, but pretty fleshy: Had on, when he went away, a fine half worn Hat, a fine Shirt, ruffled at the Bosom, a light Country made Cloth Coat, and Jacket, without Sleeves, made plain, with Mohair Buttons, good Buckskin Breeches, the Buttons covered with Leather, half worn Shoes, with Pinchbeck Buckles; and took with him several fine Shirts, and several Pairs of fine Thread and Worsted Stockings, and two Silver Watches; he pretends to be a Schoolmaster, and has been in that Employ: It is supposed he is gone to Virginia or Carolina, and very probably will change his Name, and may likely pass for a Quaker. He clandestinely took with him, a valuable large dark bay Mare, supposed to be with Foal, a natural Pacer, about 15 Hands high, in good Order, well built, shod before, has a switch Tail, and hanging Mane, curled. about ten Years old, goes fast and easy, and carries herself lofty, has two remarkable Curls, or Twists, in her Forehead, right between her Eyes, without Brand or Ear mark; likewise an old breasted Saddle, and Curb Bridle. Whoever takes up and secures the said Man, and Mare, so that the Man may be brought to Justice, and the Owner of the Mare gets her again, shall receive the above Reward; or Three Pounds for the Man, and Ten Pounds for the Mare, with reasonable Charges, if brought home to the Subscriber, living in the Township and County aforesaid.

MARY GRUBB.

N.B. The said Dennis Salmon was advertised last Month in both the Pennsylvania Chronicle, and Gazette.

June 16, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Wednesday, June 8, 1768.
RUN away last Sunday night, from the subscriber, living in East Nantmell, Chester county, two Irish Servant Men; one named WILLIAM CUMMINGS, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, full faced, large nose, black hair, fair complexion, his head bald, and very subject to drink, if he can procure it; he took away from his master, a white cloth coat and jacket, a fine shirt, two pair of stockings, and a pair of silver buckles belonging to his mistress; he may appear in coarse cloathing, such a tow linen shirts, and trowsers, black stockings, &c. The other a young man, named JAMES IRELAND, about 17 years of age, of slender stature, about 5 feet 3 inches high; had with him, a ragged blue coat, tow petticoat trowsers, &c. Whoever secures the said servants in any Goal, so that their master may have them again, shall receive for the said William Cummings, the sum of Forty Shillings, and for the said James Ireland, the sum of Twenty Shillings, and reasonable charges, paid by

JOHN THOMPSON.

July 7, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester County, June 30, 1768.

TEN POUNDS Reward.
LAST night, broke out of the goal of said county, a certain JAMES DICKEY, born in Ireland, but came to this country very young, with his parents, and lived in Oxford township, in said county of Chester, is a very artful fellow, and speaks with the Irish accent, and very mild, is long visaged, wide mouthed, is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, wears his own strait hair; had on, when broke goal, a felt hat, blue cloth jacket, without sleeves, leather breeches, white yarn ribbed stockings, coarse shoes, and brass buckles; pretends to be a carpenter and weaver by trade, has been a great horse jockey, and has been often in New England, and at Carolina, in Roan county, where he has a brother living, who broke out of said goal some years ago, and it is imagined he will make there again, with one Robert Smith, who was to see him the evening before he broke out. Whoever apprehends the said James Dickey, and secures him in any of his Majesty goals, or brings him to Chester goal, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOSEPH THOMAS, Goaler.

July 14, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TEN POUNDS Reward.
ESCAPED from the Constables, some Weeks ago, the following Persons, viz. ANDREW CRAWFORD, late from Ireland, about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 11 Inches high, stoop shouldered, Pock pitted, pale faced, has black Hair, tied behind, his Cloathing uncertain, ROBERT SCOTT, 24 Years old, 5 Feet 9 Inches high, full faced, Pock pitted, has light brown Hair. Both apt to be drunk, and to swear, generally work together, and commonly reside in London Britain Township, near Newark; but now are supposed to be gone to Maryland, to Harvest. Whoever secures the said Fellows, and delivers them to Mr. JOSEPH THOMAS, Goal Keeper, of Chester County, in Pennsylvania, shall have the above Reward, or Six Pounds for Crawford, and Four for Scott.

July 21, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TEN POUNDS Reward.
BROKE out of the workhouse, in the borough and county of Chester, on the 14th of the Sixth Month, the two following servants, viz. HENRY SMITH, an Englishman, about 23 years of age, of a fair complexion, grey eyes, light straight yellowish hair, a little marked with the small pox, a scar on his cheek, like a large pock mark, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a carpenter or wheelwright by trade, but his employ in this country has been attending a saw mill; stole since he went away, a light coloured camblet jacket, lined with cinnamon coloured tammy, a red twilled flannel waistcoat, a new beaver hat, with two stains on the brim, near the crown, of a redish colour, a pair of English ticking trowsers, two pair ditto striped linen, several fine shirts, one check ditto, a black neckcloth, several pair of thread stockings, and a new pair of neats leather shoes. The other, a healthy, hearty looking servant maid, named MARY KENNEDY, came from Ireland, and hath pretty much of the brogue in her talk, broad face, somewhat pock fretten, black complexion, and black hair; had on, and stole since she went away, a linsey striped gown, a short check ditto, a check apron, a red and blue striped petticoat, one ditto of walnut coloured tammy, one riding ditto of walnut colour and black tammy, a black cloth cloak, with a velvet collar, no cape, one Irish linen shift, one ditto of Irish sheeting, cambrick caps, with lawn borders, a plain lawn Handkerchief, one ditto of silk, a white peeling hat, puckered over, with a white silk ribbon about the crown, a pair of calfskin pumps, one ditto of neats leather; much more clothes they have stolen. She is in company with the above servant, and it is thought they will pass for man and wife; they have been lurking about Thomas Waters for some weeks, in order to furnish themselves with clothes, and will now be for making off; they lie by in the day, and travel slowly in the night, breaking open spring houses and smoke houses as they go. Whoever takes up and secures said servants in goal, so that their masters may have them again, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS for the woman, and FIVE POUNDS, reward, and reasonable charges, for the man, if taken up within 25 miles of Chester, or the above reward for both, if further off, paid by WILLIAM PETERS, and THOMAS WATERS.

July 28, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away from John Jones, breeches maker, at the sign of the Breeches, near the prison, an apprentice lad, named JOHN NELSON, about 21 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a sandy complexion, sandy hair, born in Ireland, has a little of the brogue on his tongue, very apt in his talking to make use of the expression, Lockings O! Had on, when he went away, a dark fustian coat, a broad check shirt, brown thread stockings, new shoes, leather breeches, new wool hat. It is supposed he is either gone up Lancaster road, or into Bucks county. Whoever takes up and secures the said apprentice, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by JOHN JONES.

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

July 28, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away the 22d of this instant July, from ROBERT HAYS, in Rapho township, Lancaster county, an Irish servant man, named JOHN BERRY, a short thick fellow, about 25 years old, with a large lump on the fore part of one of his shoulders, like a windgall, has short bushy brown hair, scalped before, and a flat cocked up nose. He took with him a little black mare, six years old, white face, glass eyes, one white hind foot, and hollow backed; also an old saddle and bridle; likewise a dark brown snuff coloured coat, bound with tape, almost new, a silk and cotton jacket, with yellow, red and green stripes, and small silver buttons, an old green velvet jacket and breeches, with hair buttons, a Thirty Shilling hat, not much worn, a god linen shirt, a pair of black worsted stockings, and a pair blue yarn ribbed ditto, calfskin pumps, with large square silver buckles, and a pair steel ditto. He came from Ireland this summer, and talks on that accent. Whoever takes up and secures said servant and mare, so as his master may have them again, shall have THREE POUNDS reward, and reasonable charges, or Forty Shillings for the servant paid by me

ROBERT HAYS.

August 11, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Carnarvon Township, August 4, 1768.
RUN away, last night, from the subscriber, a servant man, named James Murray, an Irishman, came from Ireland two years ago; he is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, an arch cunning fellow, well learned as to reading and writing, and may possibly forge a pass; had on, when he went away, an old shirt and trowsers, a home made jacket, middling large, of light colour, a pair of good neat leather shoes, with a pair of narrow rimmed buckles, of a yellowish cast, a new felt hat, of William Jenkinsmake: He stole and took with him, a dark brown horse, of a middling size, well set, in good order, and an old saddle, and possibly has the marks of the gears, as he went in the waggon one of the hind horses, his shoes are newly removed. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, and horse, so that the owner may have them again, shall have Three Pounds reward, or Four Dollars for each, and reasonable charges, paid by EDWARD HUGHES, in Carnarvon township, Lancaster county, or WILLIAM GRAHAM, at the sign of the Black Horse, in Market street, Philadelphia.

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

August 18, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscribers, living in Hanover township, Lancaster county, on Sunday, the 7th of August inst. an Irish servant man, named PETER CONOWAY, of a middle stature, speaks with the brogue, is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, has a down look, his hair is of a darkish pale colour, cut short off, except a little behind, as he is lately come from the ship; had on, when he went away, a wool hat, about half worn, striped shirt, old white trowsers, a spotted flannel jacket, an old pair of shoes, and midling large brass buckles.
Also, went in company with the above, another servant man, a native of Ireland, named THOMAS DOIL, speaks more with the brogue than the other, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, his hair also cut, but black, and somewhat curly; had on, an old wool hat, striped shirt, old white trowsers, an old light blue jacket, much worn, the upper part of the back parts another kind of cloth, and dark blue, and a new pair of calfskin shoes with straps, but were tied with thongs.
Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them in any of his Majestygoals, so that their masters may have them again, shall have Forty Shillings for each, if taken separate; if taken together, Three Pounds for both, and reasonable charges, paid by us DANIEL SHAW, SAMUEL ALLEN.

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

September 1, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TEN POUNDS Reward.
ESCAPED from the constables, some weeks ago, the following persons, viz. ANDREW CRAWFORD, late from Ireland, about 25 years old, five feet eleven inches high, stoop shouldered, pockpitted, pale faced, has black hair, tied behind, his cloathing uncertain. ROBERT SCOTT, 24 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, full faced, pockpitted, has light brown hair; both apt to swear, and get drunk, and very quarrelsome; they generally make their home at one Ralston, near Newark. Whoever secures said fellows, and delivers them to Joseph Thomas, Goalkeeper, for Chester county, shall be intitled to the above reward, or Six Pounds for Crawford, and Four for Scott, paid by

JOSEPH THOMAS, Goaler.

September 15, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RAN away, on the 4th of this instant September, from the subscriber, living in Sadsbury township, Chester county; a servant girl, named CATHERINE JONES, born in Ireland, of a fresh complexion, long nose, and long black hair; had on when she went away, a chip hat, a striped linen gown, red flannel petticoat, a striped linsey ditto, a black silk handkerchief, a homespun flaxen shift, a check apron, a pair of blue yarn stockings, and neats leather shoes; she took with her, a chintz gown, and a red quilted petticoat; also a superfine broadcloth coat, of a light purple colour, a brown velvet jacket, a pair of red plush breeches, a pair of new thread stockings, flaxen linen shirt and shift, and a black silk cravat. She is supposed to have gone away with a certain JOHN BRYAN, belonging to JOHN HARKINS, of Philadelphia; said Bryan had on, a grey cloth jacket, striped linen shirt, striped ticken trowsers, good shoes, brass buckles, and a new felt hat: It is supposed he will change his name. Whoever takes up said Catherine Jones, and secures her, so that her master may have her again, shall have Three Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me THOMAS DAVIS.

N.B. The said Bryan is supposed to have a forged pass with him.

September 15, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from his Bail, JOHN BURK, a young Man, about 22 Years of Age, born in the Country of Gallway, in Ireland, is about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, smooth faced, and a little freckled, of a slender Stature, with very little Hair upon his Head. Had on, when last seen, an old white Flannel Waistcoat, a Check Shirt, old blue Breeches, and a small round Hat, with a Piece cut of one Side of it; and, it is supposed, went for New York Yesterday Morning.

Whoever apprehends said BURK, and secures him in any of his MajestyGoals, shall be paid a Reward of Forty Shillings, and reasonable Charges, by JOHN TAYLOR.

September 29, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster, September 20, 1768.
RUN away from the subscriber, a servant boy, named BARNEY CAMPBELL, born in the north of Ireland, about 16 years of age, about 5 feet high, well set, black hair, is pitted with the small pox, and hath a scar on his right cheek, near his eye. He hath for some time past been at the tannerbusiness, and hath no other clothes with him (it is thought) than such as are much dirtied, and appear as if worn by a person accustomed to work at that business, which are thought to be a light coloured cloth coat, a coarse linen shirt and trowsers, shoes, and an old hat. It is supposed he is gone towards Carlisle, as he hath been seen on the road leading from Lancaster to that place. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings reward; but if brought home to his master, the subscriber, in Lancaster, Thirty Shillings, and reasonable charges, paid by CASPER SINGER.

November 3, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the subscriber, living in Sadsbury township, Chester county, a servant girl, named CATHERINE JONES, born in Ireland, of a very red complexion, long nose, and long black hair; had on, when she went away, a chip hat, with a red ribbon about the crown of it, a striped linen gown, red flannel petticoat, a striped linsey ditto, a black silk handkerchief, an old tow shift, with flaxen sleeves, a pair of worsted stockings, and neats leather shoes, and took with her a short cloth cloak, and white linen apron. Whoever takes up said Catherine Jones, and secures her, so that her master may have her again, shall have TWENTY SHILLINGS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

THOMAS DAVIS.

N.B. It is supposed she is with one John O'Brian, a runaway, an artful fellow, and knows most parts of the country.

November 3, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

TWELVE DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away from his bail, the 23d of October last, a certain JOSEPH POST, born in Ireland, about 28 years old, by trade a shoemaker, about 5 feet 3 inches high, pale faced, pock marked, dark curled hair, and blind in one eye; had on, when he went away, a castor hat, short blue coat, striped linen trowsers, chocolate coloured stockings, half worn neats leather shoes, with buckles. He took with him, a small black mare, about 12 hands high, 5 or 6 years old, some white on one hind foot, with a switch tail; also took a new hunting saddle, with old stirrup irons, and no housings. He appears to be a still quiet fellow, except he has taken too much strong drink, which he is apt to do. Whoever takes up and secures the said fellow, with the mate and saddle, so that the subscriber may have them again, shall have the above reward; or Three Pounds for the man alone, and Thirty Shillings for the mare and saddle, paid by WILLIAM KERLIN, living in Birmingham, Chester county.

November 17, 1768
The Pennsylvania Gazette

York Town, in York County, October 30, 1768.
TAKEN up, and committed to this Goal, some time ago, two Men, on Suspicion of being Runaway Servants; one goes by the Name of WILLIAM ROBESON, pretty well set, about 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, has brown Hair, tied behind, and has a Lump on one of his Eyebrows. The other calls himself THOMAS WILKINSON, a thick short Fellow, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, round visaged, and has long Hair, tied behind. They are lately from Ireland, but poorly clothed, and cannot be described from their Dress; they are both young Fellows. Also a Negroe Man, about 28 Years old, named Joseph Butler, who says he is a Freeman; he is a stout likely Fellow, of a sutty black Colour. Any Person, or Persons, claiming said suspected Persons, are desired to come and prove their Property, pay their Fees, and take them away, otherwise they will be sold out for the same, in 4 Weeks from this Date, by JACOB GRAYBELL, Goaler.

ABSCONDED from the constable of Plumsted township, Bucks county, a certain James Montgomery, a short, well set, smooth faced young man, about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, born in Ireland, is very talkative, has black curled hair, fond of singing and dancing, in both which is something of a proficient. It will be impossible to give an exact description of the cloaths he will wear, as he had on, and took with him, a blue duffil great coat, bound round with brown binding, a brown stuff, and a blue cloth tight bodied coat, several jackets, but more than a green and swanskin one are not remembered, a pair of plush, and a pair of new leather breeches. It is supposed he intends going off in some of the first vessels for Ireland. He has ungenerously left a wife and child at home, stripped of every thing which could have any ways contributed towards their sustenance. The good character he has always borne in the neighbourhood, has given him an opportunity, a few days before his going away, of being guilty of several very gross impositions, in particular to the great distress of a poor widow, whose circumstances can by no means bear it. All masters of vessels are forbid carrying him off, and it is hoped so great a villainy will excite the resentment of all well disposed persons to endeavour taking him up. Three Pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, will be given for securing said Montgomery, so that he may be had again.

WILLIAM HOUGH, Constable.

January 19, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Burlington, January 9, 1769.
WAS committed to the goal of the county of Burlington, on the 5th day of this instant January, a certain man, supposed to be a runaway, a Cooper by trade, about 29 or 30 years of age, says he was born in the county of Derry, in Ireland, and came to this country with Captain Corwell, 7 years ago; he goes by the name of JOSEPH BENNIN, alias BENNETT, very much pockmarked, with short black hair; has on an old brown nap jacket, with a blue under ditto, black velvet breeches, and black stockings, and check shirt. His master, if any he has, is hereby desired to come, pay charges, and take him away, in five weeks from the date hereof, otherwise he will be sold for the same, by me

EPHRAIM PHILIPS, Goaler.

 

January 12, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, January 5, 1769.
TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward. RUN away on Tuesday morning, the 3d instant, from the subscriber, at the sign of the Blue Ball, in Chestnut street, Philadelphia, an Irish servant woman, named Mary Conner, about 23 or 24 years of age, fresh complexion, a little marked with the small pox, with brown hair, and very clumsely built: Had on, when she went away, a green camblet gown, a yellow stuff petticoat, white apron, leather shoes, and blue yarn stockings. Has one of the fingers of her right hand remarkably sore. She took with her a pompadour stuff gown, a coarse straw hat, a blue quilted petticoat, an old red cloak, a pair of coarse white thread stockings, with other wearing apparel unknown, and many probably change her dress, as she has said she would dress herself in mens clothes. She is very artful, speaks bad English, and was imported in the sloop Halifax, Captain Smith, from Dingle, in Ireland. Whoever takes up and secures said servant in any of his Majestygoals, so as her master may have her again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

MICHAEL CLARK.

N.B. It is supposed she has gone towards New York.

January 19, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Chester county, January 9, 1769.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Uwchland township, Chester county, on the 8th instant, a servant man, named JOHN WILSON, by trade a Weaver, about 22 or 24 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, about 5 months from Ireland, well set, fair hair, cut short before, has a scar on one of his cheeks, and is of a dark brown complexion; had on a short coat of a dark yellowish colour, a blue and white striped jacket, with old blue stockings for sleeves, new cloth breeches, of a whitish colour, white ribbed yarn stockings, an old check shirt, a new felt hat, bound with tape, half worn shoes, and carved brass buckles. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so that his master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me WILLIAM DENNY.

N.B. He has a foul disorder, which appears on his right arm and side, which will be an indisputable mark that he is the person described, for which he was under a course of physick.

All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off.

March 16, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

SIX DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, about the 16th of November last, a servant man, named JAMES DAVENPORT, about 30 years of Age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, a dark complexion, hollow eyes, long black hair, tied behind; had on, when he went away, a good castor hat, a grey lappelled coat, a blue waistcoat, buckskin breeches, old shoes, and pinchbeck buckles; also took with him, a claret coloured coat and waistcoat, and a red silk waistcoat; he says, he was born in London, and has been 11 years in the service, and got his discharge in Cork, in Ireland; he is a very good scholar, and has taught school two years and a half in Sadsbury township, Chester county, and took with him a certificate, signed by several of his employers. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, in any goal, or brings him to the subscriber, living in the township aforesaid, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me JAMES BOYD.

April 27, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Salem, West New Jersey, April 29, 1769.
TWELVE DOLLARS Reward. ABSCONDED from his usual Place of Abode, on the 16th Instant, a certain Doctor THOMAS OGLE, born in Ireland, about Five Feet six or seven Inches high, pitted with the Smallpox, is give to Liquor, and when in Drink talks much of his Skill in Physic and Surgery; has had one of his Legs broke, and commonly wears a Handkerchief about it; had on, when he went away, a half worn Beaver Hat, Bearskin Coat, Buckskin Breeches, Worsted Stockings, and good Shoes, with Pinchbeck Buckles. He took with him a Silver Watch, a Silver Face, MakerName Wm. Clayton, London, No. 2450, rode a sorrel Horse, with a Blaze in his Face; and had a Couple of Boxes, with Medicines in them (like a Pedlarpack) and a Suit of Fustian, not made up. Whoever takes up the said Dr. Ogle, and secures him in any of his MajestyGoals, shall receive the above Reward. THOMAS HARTLEY, DANIEL LITHGOW, PETER AMBLER.

N.B. All Watch Makers are desired to stop the said Watch, if offered for Sale, or otherwise.

June 8, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

May 27. 1769.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Warrington township, Bucks county, a servant man, named James Henderson, born in Ireland, about 26 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches high, long black hair tied behind, of a swarthy complexion, and pitted with the small pox; he has taught school some time in Maryland, and afterwards in Bucks county; had on and took with him, a half worn brown coat, a cotton jacket, striped with yellow silk, nankeen breeches, Germantown and white cotton stockings, good shoes, and square steel buckles. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall receive Forty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN CRAIG.

N.B. As it is thought he intends for Ireland, all masters of vessels are desired not to carry him off, but to secure him in goal, for which they shall have the above reward.

June 29, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, about a month ago, from the Subscriber, in Earl township, Lancaster county, a certain CHRISTOPHER OWENS, a tall slim made young fellow, about 20 years of age, born in Ireland, speaks good Dutch and English, of a dark complexion, has black hair, and has a scar in one of his legs, from a kick of a horse. Whoever takes up said Owens, and secures him in any goal in this province, shall have the above reward, paid by

June 22, 1769. ROBERT WALLACE.

July 27, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, two indented servant men, one named MICHAEL DAVIS, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, born in Ireland, has a little of the brogue on his tongue, short black hair, thin visage, a little bald headed, and near 40 years of age; had on, when he went away, a swanskin red spotted jacket, double breasted, with sleeves, a coarse white shirt, a pair of tow trowsers, with double fall, half worn shoes, and old felt hat. The other named THOMAS JONES, born in Dublin, professes horse breaking and jockying, about 5 Feet 6 inches high, very slim made, about 40 years of age, and blind of one eye; had on, when he went away, an old fine broadcloth coat, of a purple colour, old white cloth jacket, and old white shirt, wears a wig with one row of buckle, and is a little bald headed, has black worsted stockings, black breeches, and half worn shoes; he loves drink, and swears much. Whoever apprehends said servants, shall have the above reward, or for Davis Forty Shillings, and Jones Twenty Shillings, and reasonable charges, paid by me JOSEPH ANDERSON, in Philadelphia, near the Blue Bell, in Front street.

August 3, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, August 3, 1769.
RUN away from the Subscriber, on Sunday, the 16th of July last, two indented servants, viz.

JAMES SAMUEL GORDON, by trade a jeweller, was born in Scotland, but went to England with his parents when a child, so that he retains nothing of the Scots dialect; he has been long in France, the language of which country he speaks well; he said he is about 24 years old; he is a small neat man; about 5 feet 1 inch high, small lively black eyes, smooth face and fresh coloured; had on, and took, with him, a good coat, jacket and breeches, of superfine laylock coloured cloth, besides a striped damascus jacket, lapelled; the coat is rather large for him than otherwise, and is trimmed with 4 buttons on each pocket flap, 4 on each hip, and 4 on each sleeve, wears a half worn castor hat, lately dressed and cocked smart, wears his own short black hair, but sometimes a false tail, which he has now taken with him, a white shirt, the sleeves finer than the body, a white cravat, brown thread stockings, a pair of halfworn turned pumps, with plain Pinchbeck buckles.

The other named JAMES LOGAN, a well set boy, about 16 years of age, was born in the North of Ireland, is fond of liquor and dancing, very talkative, has a sour down look, and is exceedingly impudent, wears his own short ill grown hair, of a yellowish colour, sometimes tied, and sometimes loose; had on, when he went off, a castor hat, much worn, but lately dressed, and cocked smart, the one which he wears foremost is remarkably broad, a snuff coloured cloth coat, with yellow metal buttons, a white linen jacket, leather breeches, a check shirt, blue and white cotton stockings, half worn, shoes and a pair of carved Pinchbeck, buckles; he has worked some time at the silversmiths business, and will, no doubt look for employment at said business, though no wise qualified for it.

Whoever takes up the above two servants and secures them in any goal, so as I may have them, again, shall receive as a reward the sum of FORTY SHILLINGS for each, besides reasonable charges, paid by EDWARD MILNE.

N.B. All masters of vessels are hereby forbidden to take the above servants off, at their peril.

August 3, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber, living in Oxford township, Chester county, a servant lad, named William Ralston, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, came from Ireland about 3 years ago, no doubt he will pretend to be a blacksmith, as he has been some time at the trade; had on, when he went away, a new brown coat, with flat metal buttons, new shoes, new coarse shirt, petticoat trowsers, an old felt hat, a striped silk handkerchief, and a fine shirt, marked on the breasts with S. S. he is very talkative, and will swear and lie. Whoever takes up said servant, and brings him home, or secures him in any goal so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me

THOMAS WHITE.

August 17, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 10th of August instant, at night, from the Subscriber, living in Salisbury township, Lancaster county, an indented servant man, named William Shannon, born in the north of Ireland, about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, stoop shouldered, wants one of his upper fore teeth, has light brown hair, has a cut of a sickle across his right ankle, but is almost well, he has been four years in the country, and says he came in a freeman, if he can get liquor, he is very apt to get drunk: Had on, a light coloured country cloth coat, a russia sheeting shirt, an old spotted flannel jacket, striped trowsers, new black grained shoes, brass buckles, and an old felt hat; it is thought he may have a pass. Whoever brings him home or secures him in any of his Majestygoals, so that his master may have him again, shall have Eight Dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me

JOHN SHELLENBERG.

September 14, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Philadelphia, August 31, 1769.
RUN away from John Correy, of Philadelphia, an Irish servant man, named DAVID CARDEW, by trade a breeches maker, of a middle size, about 30 years of age, wears his own black hair, generally tied behind, he came from Limerick, in Ireland, and has a good deal of the brogue upon his tongue; had on when he went away, an old blue coat, a striped jacket, lappelled, black leather breeches, Russia linen shirt, an old castor hat, bound round the edges with silk ferreting, calfskin shoes, middling high in the quarters. He went in company with a red haired woman, much freckled, and out mouthed, and may perhaps pass for man and wife. Whoever secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have Four Dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

JOHN CORREY.

October 5, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Baltimore Town, September 18, 1769.

FORTY POUNDS Reward.
BROKE goal last night, about eleven o, the following prisoners, viz. JOHN NAILING, a tall thin faced square set young fellow, about 20 years of age, born in Ireland, and imported from Dublin, speaks much on the brogue, is remarkably talkative, addicted to drinking and swearing, brags much of his manhood and is a great bruiser; this was the fourth time of his being committed to goal in one year that he has been in the country. WILLIAM STALING, a well set man, about 5 feet 8 inches high, by trade a leather breeches maker, born in Ireland, and about 30 years of age, both his eyes have lately been bruised in fighting, and one of them very blood shotten, he has a very ill look, and at present appears very sickly. JOHN STINSON, who say he was born in Pennsylvania, near Schuylkill, about 5 feet 10 inches high, a portly well set man, wears his own black hair, tied behind, has a down look, goggle eyes, thick lips, and a mole on one cheek; he has a wound on the back of his left hand, by which he has lost the use of one finger; he is a notorious horse thief and house breaker, has twice been tried for his life in Virginia, under the name of SHEPHERD, but constantly broke goal; he has with him, a light coloured Wilton coat, without lining, also a green saggathy coat, and leather breeches. JOHN DOUGLAS, born in Ireland, about 6 feet high, stoops much in his shoulders, has sore eyes, he was detected in carrying servants from this town to Virginia, he speaks a little on the brogue, and is very drunken and talkative, he chiefly goes by water, and says he lived in Norfolk. ROBERT COALE, a Negroe, who pretends to be a freeman, but is the property of David Chevis, of Carolina County, Virginia, whose house and property he destroyed by fire, in April, 1767, for which he was sentenced to die. He broke goal, and was afterwards confined in Port Tobacco goal, from whence he also escaped, and came to Baltimore, where he continued near two years working as a labourer to Masons, before he was committed to this goal, he has a certificate of his freedom, signed by a certain Tomkins, who broke goal with him, in Charles county; he is about 26 years of age, of a good countenance is a very civil handy fellow, can wait at table, and plays the fiddle with his left hand, has a remarkable large foot, he has been some time in irons, and may still carry the marks of them, he has several suits of cloaths, particularly a brown broadcloth suit, a black ditto, with sundry fine white linen shirts, &c. RICHARD WHEELER, was born in this county, about 25 years of age, a tall thin young man, he has a very down cast look, and has been in goal near 14 months, much pitted with the small pox, which he has had not long since. THOMAS ELTON, a servant of Mr. Rutlandnear Annapolis, a short square set man, he is a very sober orderly fellow, had on a blue ragged coat, old shirt, and leather breeches, which are very old and too short for him, without shoes or stockings, one of his eyes appears much bruised by fighting, by trade a Farmer, and has a very pale countenance, thick faced. As many of them have been long confined, they appear pale, and their skins tender, tho'they are tolerable well in Flesh, their cloathing is uncertain, as many of them had scarce any, and most of them barefooted. Whoever secures and brings back said prisoners, shall have Forty Pounds reward for the whole, or Five Pounds for each, paid by DANIEL CHAMIER, Sheriff of Baltimore County.

October 12, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

New Castle County, October 3, 1769.
WAS committed to the goal of this county, upon suspicion of being runaway servants, to wit. JOHN MONEY, born in Ireland, about 5 feet 6 inches high, black hair, pale complexion, by trade a weaver; had on, when committed, a light coloured homespun cloth coat, linsey waistcoat, and coarse tow trowsers. ELIZABETH MOORE, a native Irish woman, about 30 years of age, fair complexion, brown hair; had on, when committed, a stampt cotton gown, of a purple colour, a linsey petticoat, shoes, and stockings. Their masters (if any they have) are desired to come, pay their cost, and take them away, in 6 weeks from this date, or they will be sold for the same by THOMAS PUSEY, Goaler.

November 9, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from the Subscriber, living in East Marlborough, Chester County, the 22d Instant, at Night, a Servant Man, named William Ferguson, born in Ireland, and lately from thence, born in Ireland, and lately from thence, about 20 Years of Age, middle Stature, a Down look, fair Hair and Complexion; had on a blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, without Sleeves, olive coloured Plush Breeches, Check Shirt, old Shoes and Stockings. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, or brings him home, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOSEPH PENNOCK.

November 9, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
BROKE out of the goal of the county of Gloucester, in New Jersey, the morning of the 30th of October last, a certain ROBERT JONES, born in Ireland, about 6 feet high, strong made, has a rugged look, large black beard, short black curled hair, about 30 years of age, round shouldered, and stoops in his walk; he has had a remarkably bad sore leg, was confined for house breaking, and is galled about his ancles, with being ironed; had on, when he went away, a black jacket, without sleeves, two white shirts, long check trowsers, half worn shoes, and an old hat; he is very fond of strong drink. Whoever takes up the said Robert Jones, and secures him in any of his Majestygoals, so that he may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me JOSEPH HUGG, Sheriff.

December 14, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

SIX DOLLARS Reward.
BETWEEN the sixth and seventh day,
Of last ninth month, ran away,
A Servant, that from Ireland came,
Catherine Waterson her name;
She thick and clumsey made you see,
Pretends a tayloress to be,
She about 5 feet 4 inches high,
Very apt to swear and lie.
Of a down look; complexion dark,
In her face much pock mark.
As also very long black hair,
Which she clubbbehind did wear;
Two striped petticoats she had,
One bird eye ditto, very bad,
One striped linsey jacket she,
With two check aprons, bore away,
Two handkerchiefs about her neck,
One a flag, the other check;
Her hose blue worsted; clocks of white,
And stuff shoes, as black as night.
She also had, tho'not her own,
A very good large silver spoon,
Which was stamped with C.
Hall On the shank, near to the bole.
Worsted pincushion that knit,
With D. G. on one side of it,
Which was round, incompass tight
With a band of silver bright;
And as one end did the other pass,
With a loop it fast was,
A chain of silver to the same,
When borne away by this dame,
Who is very artful to deceive,
And an answer quick will give;
As I have been inform by one
Who stop her as away she run,
Tho'by a cunning crafty wile
She did him so much beguile.
Or at least prevail upon
Him, so much as to get along,
And south eastward she did steer,
Of her since that I cannot hear,
Tho' shortly for work she must call,
As her money, if any, was but small,
And to pawn that spoon or pincushion,
She would be backward to begin.
Therefore I desire with whome she be,
He may think of himself and me,
And safe secure her in some Goal,
That I may have her without fail,
Then the above reward to him fare,
With reasonable charges, I secure.
And lastly, it behoves me to tell
In what part of the province I dwell,
Which to do I will not defer,
It is in the county of Lancaster,
And somewhat more will be expected,
Which I had almost neglected,
That is to declare my name,
Therefore I subscribe the same,

JAMES GIBBONS, Innkeeper.

*P.S. One of the aprons home made, the other bought; the home made apron remarkable, having a breadth and near a half in width, and the half breadth pieced with about a quarter at top, to make it long enough; her shifts, tho'not mentioned above, had remarkably long wide bosoms, all of coarse ozenbrigs, without any necks.

December 28, 1769
The Pennsylvania Gazette

WHEREAS there came into this province, last summer was a year, from Cork, in Ireland, a certain Patrick Callaghan, it is supposed indented for 4 years, with one James Kenny, blacksmith, in Salisbury township, Lancaster county; he is about 18 or 19 years of age, pock marked, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, by trade a weaver; the subscriber would be very glad if he would send a letter, directed to James Huston, at the Sign of the Highland Man, and Bear, in Second street, Philadelphia, between Market and Chestnut streets, for DANIEL CALLAGHAN.

January 11, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away, the first of this instant January, from the subscriber, in Montgomery township, Philadelphia county, a servant man, named THOMAS LINCH, who arrived from Ireland about three months ago, is between 19 and 20 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, well set, brown curled hair, full faced, and fresh coloured; had on, a felt hat, good blue cloth coat, turned collar, mohair buttons, a cloth jacket, the fore part brown, and mended, the back part of a different colour, with a strip of white down the back, homespun shirt, good buckskin breeches, with brass buttons, and strings to the knees, two pair of yarn stockings, one blue and white, the other a light brown, neats leather shoes, and steel buckles. Whoever takes up the said servant, and brings him home, or secures him in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward. EVAN JONES.

January 11, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

New Castle county, December 28, 1769.
NOW in the goal of said county, a certain Elizabeth Berry, about 20 years of age, born in Ireland, a low thick set woman, fair complexion, brown hair, and speaks much like an English woman; she says she served her time with Jacob Philimon, in Frederick county, Maryland; had on, when committed, a linsey coat, and coarse homespun shift, without shoes or stockings. Also Thomas Bolton, born in England, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 2 or 3 inches high, brown hair, and red beard, by trade a taylor; had on, and with him, when committed, two suits of cloaths, one of a light cloth colour, and one blue, the waistcoat of the latter, full trimmed, with yellow gilt buttons. Likewise Mary Watson, born in Ireland, 25 years of age, fair complexion, sandy hair, and a little pock marked; had on, when committed, a striped stuff gown, a purple calicoe ditto, high heeled leather shoes, white metal buckles, and worsted stockings; says she came into this country with Captain Burn, about two years ago, and belongs to John Doyle, of the city of Philadelphia. Likewise a Negroe man, named Cuff, about 25 years of age; he says he was born in Barbados, and lived with Jonathan Smith, of Philadelphia; had on, when committed, a blue waistcoat, with a short swanskin ditto, long trowsers, and brown great coat; his cloathes much worn. Since his confinement, says he belongs to Thomas Saven, in Maryland. Their masters, if any they have, are desired to come and pay their charges, in six weeks from the date, and take them away, or they will be sold for the same, by

THOMAS PUSEY, Goaler.

January 11, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, the 10th of August last, at night, from the Subscriber, living in Salisbury township, Lancaster county, an indented servant man, named William Shannon, born in the north of Ireland, about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, stoop shouldered, wants one of his upper fore teeth, has light brown hair, has a cut of a sickle across his right ankle, but is almost well, he has been four years in the country, and says he came in a freeman, if he can get liquor, he is very apt to get drunk: Had on, a light coloured country cloth coat, a Russian sheeting shirt, an old spotted flannel jacket, striped trowsers, new black grained shoes, brass buckles, and an old felt hat; it is thought he may have a pass. Whoever brings him home, or secures him in any of Majestygoals, so that his master may have him again, shall have Eight Dollars reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me JOHN SHELLENBERG.

February 15, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away from on board the Snow Friendly Adventure, whereof I am Commander, and now lying at Annapolis, the following persons, who came Passengers in said Snow, liable to a certain Redemption, as specified in their several Agreements, viz. John Goodwin, Edward Murphy, Edward Loney, James McCarty, and William Niness: They are gone towards Baltimore, and pretend that they have complied with their Engagements to me, which not being the Case, they are still answerable for the same; and, I am informed, by the Laws of this Province, may be taken and secured, as if they were indented Servants, until they comply with their Engagements. (I therefore promise a Reward of Twenty Shillings Currency, for each of the abovementioned Persons, besides what the law allows, to have them, or any of them, secured in any public Goal, in Maryland, or brought to me, at Annapolis, where the Reward will be paid by Messieurs James Dick and Steward; or, if secured in any Goal, and the abovementioned Gentlemen being acquainted therewith, the Reward will be duly paid.

WILLIAM SNOW.

John Goodwin, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, a brown Complexion, wears his own Hair, and wore a white Jacket and Trowsers.

Edward Murphy, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, a dark Complexion, wears a brown Coat and Waistcoat, a Native of Ireland.

Edward Loney, about 5 Feet 7 and an Half Inches high, a dark Complexion, wore a white Coat, turned up with blue.

James McCarty, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, a brown Complexion, wore a blue Coat, and red Waistcoat, a Native of Ireland.

William Niness, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, wore a brown Coat and Waistcoat, and a Wig, a Native of England.

March 1, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FOUR DOLLARS Reward.
MADE his escape, the 16th of February last, from the Constable of Norrington township, Philadelphia county, a certain man, named JAMES WELSH, born in Ireland, a taylor by trade, about 30 years of age, black hair, tied behind, about 5 feet 2 inches high, thick legs; had on, when he went away, a short blue coat, spotted swanskin jacket, white cloth breeches, blue ribbed stockings, and old fine hat. Said fellow was charged with felony, and made his escape on the road, in going to goal. Whoever secures him, in any of his Majestygoals, so that he may be brought to justice, shall have the above reward and reasonable charges, paid by SAMUEL PEASLEY, Constable.

March 29, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away the 16th instant, from Isaac Bailey, living in West Marlborough, in Chester county, one THOMAS LITTLE, who was judged out of New Castle goal, for a debt due to one John Underhill, living in Kennet; he was born in Ireland, is about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a sandy complexion, wears his own hair, of a sandy colour, cut short on the top of his head, a thick well set fellow, and talks good English; can do something at the weaving business; had on, when he went away, a grey homespun jacket, grey yarn stockings, velvet breeches, and supposed to have with him a velvet jacket, and light coloured broadcloth coat, a lapelled striped jacket, black knit breeches, and a grey surtout; he is supposed to have gone towards the Lower counties, or the Jersies. Whoever takes up the said Thomas Little and brings him to the said Bailey, or Underhill, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

March 21, 1770. JOHN UNDERHILL.

April 12, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE POUNDS Reward.
ABSCONDED from his bail, about the middle of last February, one James Pursel, born in Ireland, but it is supposed he has changed his name to James Cumins, full red face, a thick well set fellow, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, and had two suits of apparel along with him, one a snuff colour, and the other a brownish colour, bound with tape, has black hair, and he is a lover of strong liquor, and apt to play at cards, and fight when drunk; he has a pass wit him from the Mayor. Whoever takes up said James Pursel, and secures him in any goal, so as he may be had again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by us, HUGH STEWARD, RICHARD FAWKES, living in Newtown township, Chester county.

May 3, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FOUR DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, the 24th of April last, from the subscriber, living in Salisbury township, Lancaster county, a servant girl, named Anne Mackey, about 18 or 19 years of age, born in Ireland, speaks much on that country dialect, a stout chunky girl, dark brown hair, a coarse homespun shift, an old black and white striped linsey short gown, two linsey petticoats, one striped, the other a walnut colour, old leather heeled shoes. Whoever secures said servant, so as her master may have her again, shall have the above reward of Four Dollars, and reasonable charges, paid by

JARRED GRAHAM.

May 17, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from last New yearday, from the subscriber, in Montgomery township, Philadelphia county, a servant man, named THOMAS LYNCH, who was born in Queencounty, in Ireland, and took shipping at Dublin, with Captain Story, and arrived at Philadelphia last September, is between 19 and 20 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, well set, full faced, and fresh coloured, brown curled hair; had on, when he went way, a felt hat, a good blue cloth coat, close bodied, with a falling collar, mohair buttons, a jacket without sleeves. The fore part of a brownish colour, the back part of a different colour, with a strip of white down the back, very remarkable, good buckskin breeches, with brass buttons, and strings to the knees, homespun flaxen shirt, two pair of stockings, one of a blue and white, the other a brown colour, neats leather shoes, and steel buckles, has been brought up to the farming business, and says his father was a considerable farmer in his time, who died the fall before he came away; as he is a likely fellow, and has but little of the brogue on his tongue, and had good cloaths on when he went he went away, it is likely he has not been mistrusted for a servant. Whoever takes him up, and brings him home, or secures him in any goal, so as his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, paid by EVAN JONES.

May 10, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

THREE POUNDS Reward.
ABSCONDED from his bail, May 1, 1770, a certain Michael Bradley; he came from Ireland about 2 or 3 years ago; he is supposed to be between 30 and 40 year of age, sandy complexion, sell set; had on, a green jacket, ozenbrigs shirt and frock, leather breeches, old felt hat, cocked up. Whoever secures the said Michael Bradley, in any of his Majestygoals, or brings him to the subscriber, near Mount Holly, in Burlington county, New Jersey, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me JOHN HILLIARD.

June 7, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Juniata, in Cumberland county, an Irish servant man, named John Stokes, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, of a brown complexion, about 20 years of age; had on, when he went away, an old brown coat, wanting sleeves, a brown sleeveless vest, 2 coarse shirts, old coarse trowsers, old leather breeches, and an old fur hat; he took with him a coarse sheet, of which it is supposed he will make a hunting shirt; his clothing is meally, having attended a mill since last fall; he wear his own hair tied, which is of a dark brown colour; he has been in this country about 20 months; he professes being a tolerable scholar, and may endeavour to pass for a schoolmaster; he was bred in the West of Ireland, which is easily discovered by his dialect; it is supposed he will endeavour to return to Ireland, therefore, it is requested that all masters of vessels would refuse him a passage. He went of the 13th of May. Whoever secures said servant in any goal, so as his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me

SAMUEL HOLIDAY.

May 24, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Lancaster Goal, May 1 2, 1770.
THIS day was committed to my custody, on suspicion of being a runaway servant, a well set fellow, about 5 feet 8 inches high, aged 28 years, was born in Ireland, says his name is James McHencely, and that he has followed the distilling business for many years past, as may well be believed by his uncommon ragged clothes, and scalds in his legs. If no person appears in three weeks from this date, he will be discharged according to law.

JACOB EBERLY, Goaler.

July 19, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, living in West Nottingham, Chester county, on the 10th day of June last, a native Irish servant woman, named ANNE SAUL, about 22 years of age, of a middle stature, swarthy complexion, dark coloured hair, and brown eyes; she has an old sore on one of her arms; and came from Waterford, in Ireland, about two years ago: Had on, when she went away, a black and white linsey jacket and petticoat, old tow shift and apron, and a round eared cap; but perhaps, by this time, she may have changed both her name and cloathing. Whoever secures said servant, so that her master may have her again, shall have the above reward of Five Dollars, and all reasonable charges, paid by me SAMUEL [ ]

July 19, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

FIVE POUNDS Reward.
WHEREAS a certain James Moore, on the 7th day of July instant, sold to the subscriber, at his house, a servant, whom he called William Welsh, who entered into an indenture to serve his father James Moore, in the Kingdom of Ireland, and was brought over to America to him the said James Moore, and landed, on the 20th of June last, at New Castle, and brought to him by one Small (who came over in the same vessel) as a present from his said father, as the said James Moore, at the time of the said sale, informed the subscriber; and whereas the said person, so sold as a servant, immediately after the said sale run away, and the subscriber upon the last enquiry he can make into the matter, has reason to believe that he has been most egregiously imposed upon, as no such person as William Welsh came over a servant in the said vessel with the said Small, nor was delivered to the said James Moore, by the said Small; and it is supposed that a certain William Barrett (who absconded about that time) signed the said indenture by the name of William Welsh; the said William Barnett resembling the man so sold as a servant, and immediately absconded as aforesaid. The said William Welsh, alias Barnett, is about 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a fair complexion, short dark hair; had on, when he went away, an old felt hat, good shirt and trowsers, of this country made linen, old shoes, with one brass, the other a street buckle, and may appear in other clothes, as he purchased, since he run away, a mixed light coloured cloth coat, with double gilt Brass buttons, a diaper wrought linen jacket, the chain brown, and filling white, a pair of buckskin breeches, almost new, and sundry other clothes. Whoever shall take up the said William Welsh, alias Barnett, and bring him home, or secures him, so that the subscriber, living at Deer Creek, Baltimore county, in Maryland, may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by

JOHN [ ]

August 2, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

RUN away, on the 25th of July, in Philadelphia, from the subscriber, living in New London township, Chester county, an indented servant man, named EVER MAGINES, about 22 years of age, of a black complexion, has a mole on his left cheek, near his mouth, a weaver by trade, a native of Ireland, and arrived here only two days before, in the ship Earl of Donegall, from Belfast; had on, when he went away, an old brown coat, good light coloured jacket, old fustian breeches, blue stockings, and old pumps; also a brown wig, but, as his hair was middling long, it is supposed he will not wear the wig. He was seen drunk at the lower end of Market street the evening he was missed, and it is supposed he has strayed towards Chester county, as he said he had uncles living there. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in goal, so that his master may have him again, shall have Thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JOHN SPENGE, Tavernkeeper, at the Drawbridge, Philadelphia, or the subscriber, in New London aforesaid,

JOSEPH WILSON.

N.B. If he is taken in Chester county, the person who takes him is requested to signify the same by a letter to his master.

August 23, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Head of Wye River, in Talbot County, August 13, 1770.
RUN away from the subscriber, on Monday, the 30th of July, an Irish servant man, called THOMAS AGNEW, a weaver by trade, about 30 years of age, of a pale complexion, about 5 feet 10 inches high; had on, when he went away, a coarse tow linen shirt, and trowsers, much worn, an old grey jacket, much worn, with cuffs on the sleeves; he has exceeding bad sore legs, ulcerated and swelled, two sores on the left leg; he has very little hair on his head, and is very much bald, it is thought he has a wig on, and a hat; he is a subtle fellow, was born in the west of Ireland, and brags much of his trade. Whoever bring back said servant to his master, or secures him so as he may be had again, shall have Forty Shillings reward, paid by

FRANCES HUMPHREYS.

October 11, 1770
The Pennsylvania Gazette

Buckingham, Bucks County, September 15, 1770.
RUN away from my Employ, a certain John Trusdel, by Trade a Weaver, born in Ireland, about 24 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high, has short black Hair, a smart Look and lofty Carriage; had on when he went away, a brown coat, with Mohair Buttons, brown Jacket, the Fore Parts English Plains, with blue Lincey Backs, half worn, Buckskin Breeches, with a small Piece in the Crotch, tow Shirts, one or both fine, a Stock with a Buckles, white ribbed Thread Stockings, much broke in the Feet, half worn Calfskin Shoes, with Pinchbeck Buckles, and a half worn Castor Hat; has a Scar on his Left Cheek; writes a good Hand; he had a Silver Watch, with a China Face, much out of Order; he also had two Half Johannes, and 6 or 7 Pounds in other Money, part thereof stole; has a Clearance from Captain Cheevers, and a Certificate from the [ ]; he has been near two Years in the Country, and [ ] and Chester County Part of last Winter. Whoever [ ] said Trusdel (who is suspected of stealing) shall have [ ] Shillings Reward, when brought to Conviction, paid by

MATTHEW KELLEY.

N.B. The Public are cautioned from taking an Assignment of a Note of Hand of L 11 17 1, passed by me to said Trusdel about the 10th of July last, as no Part thereof will be paid, until the Conditions on which said Note was given are complied with by said Trusdel. MATTHEW KELLEY.

October 18, 1770
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RUN away last night from the subscriber, living near the Head of Elk, in Caecil county, Maryland, a servant man, named PETER HUGHES; had on, when he went away, a blue coat, red waistcoat, black breeches, black stockings, new shoes, with large brass buckles; lately from Ireland, and speaks pretty good English. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so as his master may have him again, shall have Thirty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

October 2, 1770. ANDREW FRAZER.

January 3, 1771
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FOUR DOLLARS Reward. RUN away, the 9th of December, 1770, from the subscriber, living in Oxford township, Chester county, an Irish servant woman, named Mary Proctor, of a middle stature, about 25 years of age, black haired, talks a little on the brogue, is full of impudence, loves strong liquor, and will get drunk, when she has an opportunity; she is a good seamstress, and professes to be a mantua maker; had on, and took with her, an old blue bonnet, red silk handkerchief, redish calicoe gown, white linen apron, a mixed lincey petticoat, a plad ditto, and flat heeled shoes; she says she was born in the city of Cork, in Ireland, and came from thence about a year or two ago, but it is supposed she has been longer in this country; she has been acquainted with both Workhouse and Barracks in Philadelphia, and is of a very ordinary conduct. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures her, so that I may have her again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by me WILLIAM STERRITT.

N.B. She may change her name, and also her clothes.

January 17, 1771
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RUN away, from the subscriber, living in Bart township, Lancaster county, the 2d day of January inst. an apprentice to the Mason trade, named James Tumblety, about 5 feet 8 inches high, has dark brown curled hair, something of a down look, black eyebrows, and small legs; had on, when he went away, an old light brown coat, linsey jacket, with black horn buttons, light blue breeches, two pair of stockings, one a light blue grey, the other a dark blue worsted, a felt hat, an old pair of shoes, and a black silk handkerchief; took also, a considerable sum of money, wherein was one Half Johannes, the rest in silver and bills; he might be apprehended in changing the bills, as he cannot read; it is likely he may change both name and apparel. Whoever takes up, and secures said apprentice, so as his master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

JOHN BIGHAM.

N.B. Masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off at their Peril, as he was seen going towards Philadelphia, and it is thought intends for Ireland.

February 7, 1771
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FOURTEEN DOLLARS Reward. RUN away, in the night of the 6th of November last, from Marlborough Forge, in Frederick county, Virginia, a convict servant man, named John Campbell, born in Ireland, is a thick well set fellow, appears to be between 35 and 40 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has short black curled hair, double chin, and somewhat wrinkled face, rather more sulky than an oliverian countenance; he has a remarkable scar on the outside of his right leg, occasioned by a cut with a scythe, also, on the shin of the left leg, a scar, by a cut with an axe; had on, when he went off, a light or ash coloured fly coat, lined with red, white and blue linsey, waistcoat outside of the same, lined with red shaloon, shirt and trowsers of country made linen, a flag silk handkerchief about his neck, an old hat, and steel buckles in his shoes. Whoever takes up said Campbell, if out of the colony, and brings him home, shall have the above reward; or if secured in any of his Majestygoals, so that his master may have him again, shall have Ten Dollars, paid by

WILLIAM HOLMES.

N.B. If taken in or near, or to the northward of Philadelphia, by acquainting Isaac Zane thereof, that he may have him secured, or delivered to him, shall be intitled to the last mentioned (Ten Dollars) reward.

March 7, 1771
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Christiana Bridge, February 13, 1771.
RUN away from the subscriber, last Sunday, a certain EDWARD McCOLGAN, born in Ireland, aged 32 or 33 years, about 5 feet 6 inches high, fresh coloured, has long blackish hair, a little marked with the smallpox, and rocks in his walking: Had on, when he went away, a light grey napped duffil coat and waistcoat, bound and lined, tape the same colour as the coat, the waistcoat wore a good deal below his breast, light coloured cloth breeches, old blue yarn stockings, new shoes, one buckled with a broad brass buckle, the other tied with a leather string. Whoever takes up and secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, if within the county of New Castle, shall receive the sum of Forty Shillings, or out of said county, Three Pounds, and reasonable charges, upon delivering him to PATRICK McGONNEGAL.

April 4, 1771
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March 24, 1771.
RUN away from the subscribers, living in Salisbury township, Lancaster county, two servant men, natives of Ireland, both taylors by trade; one of them named Matthew Carney, about 5 feet 9 inches high, of a fair complexion, wears his own hair, cut short; had on, a short whitish coloured bearskin coat, a spotted flannel jacket, and a coarse white shirt. The other names John Corbett, about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a dark complexion, sulky look, talks with a good deal of the brogue, and wears his own short hair, sometimes curled; had on, a whitish coloured coat and breeches, a black linsey jacket, a coarse white shirt, and a wool hat. Whoever takes up the said servants, and secures them in any goal, so as their masters may get them again, shall have FOUR POUNDS reward, and reasonable charges, paid by JAMES LEECH, and JAMES McDILL.

April 25, 1771
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Philadelphia, April 22, 1771.
EIGHT DOLLARS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber, living in Waterford township, Gloucester county, a servant man, who calls himself WILLIAM WILSON, but his right name is WILLIAM McCOLLUN, born in Ireland. He is about 30 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, of a sandy complexion, his hair almost red, tied behind, and is a well set, full faced, fresh coloured fellow, with a large under lip, grey eyes, and has a sour look. Had on, and took with him, a good felt hat, a broadcloth jacket, of a blue grey colour, without sleeves or lining; two shirts, one ozenbrigs, the other sheeting; old black knit breeches; one pair of good blue stockings, and an old grey pair; a pair of neats leather shoes, half worn, with brass buckles. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

BENJAMIN INSKEEP.

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

May 23, 1771
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FOUR DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away from the subscriber, living at the Sign of the Bear, in Donegall township, Lancaster county, the 12th of this instant May, at night, a native Irish servant man, named ARTHUR DONELY, about 21 years of age, pockmarked, short black curly hair, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high; has been accustomed to drive a carriage in Ireland; had on, and took with him, when he went away, a light coloured napped coat, made frock fashion, and a snuff coloured jacket, with brown backs, likewise one striped and flowered calicoe ditto, a pair of buckskin breeches, 3 coarse shirts, 1 fine ditto, grey ribbed stockings, and old shoes; went off with a servant man belonging to James Young, near Carlisle, named Alexander, of a pale complexion, and had on a brown coat, a convict. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him, so that his master may have him again, shall be entitled to the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by ABRAHAM HOLMES.

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

May 30, 1771
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FORTY SHILLINGS Reward.
RUN away on the 20th of this instant May, an indented servant man, named JOHN CURTIN, born in Ireland, is about 5 feet 8 inches high, well set, full and fair faced, about 23 or 24 years of age; has served 4 years in Chester county already; is artful in his speech, and has travelled a good deal in the back parts of this province, since he served his first time, also in Maryland and Virginia, and It is supposed he has made that way; had on, and took with him, a good brown broadcloth coat and jacket, both lined with durant of the same colour, the jacket lappelled, and more worn than the coat, an English castor hat, about half worn, tow trowsers, and new shoes, without stockings. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any of his Majestygoals, so as his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by

JOHN RANKIN.

June 13, 1771
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TWELVE DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, from the subscriber, living in Carlisle, the three following servants, viz. WILLIAM KING, a native of Ireland, a stout well made fellow, about 30 years of age, near six feet high, wears short brown hair, fair complexion, speaks good English, understands Latin, and is fond of talking about it, writes a good hand, and may forge a pass; he came into the country the 27th of June, 1770, with Capt. Robert Miller, and went off in company with one Michael Stewart, a servant to Andrew Holmes, near Carlisle, who carried a short rifle gin with him, and having been in the army, had a printed discharge from the same; they were seen at Susquehanna, enquiring the way to Reading; said King had on a felt hat cocked, a striped silk handkerchief, a light cloth coloured jacket with sleeves, lined with cross barred stuff, almost new, a white flannel waistcoat, a hempen linen shirt, striped linen trowsers, good shoes, with round iron buckles, not fellows. CHARLES PARKER, an Irishman, has been about four years in the country (but by his frequent running away is still a servant) about 20 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, a little pitted with the small pox, and has a down look, when challenged; had on, and took with him, a small felt hat slouched down, a coarse fly coat, of a dirty blue colour, an old olive coloured velvet waistcoat, an old nankeen ditto, tow linen shirt and trowsers, blue and white cotton stockings, and old shoes, with round brass buckles, not fellows; he sprained his right ancle, which was not well, when he went away. HENRY DAVIS, born in Ireland, but says he lived 16 years in England, talks good English, and speaks Welsh, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, a clumsy made fellow, bandy legged, wears short brown hair, and has a red beard; his cloathing not now known, having run away the 27th of June, 1770; writes a good hand, and may forge a pass; he was seen at Bedford and Juniata last spring, enquiring his way for Fort Augusta, and Wyomokin, on Susquehanna. Whoever apprehends said runaways, and secures them in any of his Majestygoals, so as their masters shall have them again, shall have the above reward, or FOUR DOLLARS for each, and reasonable charges, paid by

Carlisle, May 27, 1771.JOHN GLEN.

July 4, 1771
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Leacock township, Lancaster county, June 27, 1771.

THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away last night, from the subscriber, an Irish servant man, named THOMAS McCULLY, about 23 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches high, of a dark complexion, black curled hair, tied, somewhat pockmarked; had on, and took with him, a good fur hat, two striped sleeveless damascus jackets, of white and yellow stripes, one entirely new, a fine holland shirt, with a heart wrought on the bosom, one check ditto, a pair of check trowsers, 1 pair of new chocolate coloured knit breeches, worsted stockings, black grained pumps, brass buckles, 2 silk handkerchiefs, &c. The said servant was bought of one Anthony Miller, a well set likely fellow, of a fair complexion, did purpose going off for Ireland immediately, but is strongly suspected of being concerned in assisting said servant in getting off, and it is very likely they may be together, and divide the purchase money, as it was but a few days after the assignment, that the servant went off. Any person that will apprehend the said servant went off. Any person that will apprehend the said servant, and secure him, so as his master may get him again, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM SKILES.

N.B. It is supposed he has stole a large sorrel horse, as he has taken a bridle with him.

July 25, 1771
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TEN POUNDS Reward.
RUN away, on the 13th of this instant July, from the subscriber, living near Swan creek, in Baltimore county, two servants, viz. MOSES CADUGAN, born in Ireland, about 25 or 26 years old, a Shoemaker by trade, much pick marked, and fond of talking; had on, and took with him, a light coloured broadcloth coat, a blue broadcloth jacket, lappelled, and a spotted flannel one, good cloth breeches, shoes and stockings, and white linen shirts: He has been in the country about 6 years. WELDON DUNBAR, a boy about 15 or 16 years old, born in Ireland, a Barber by trade, be has a very remarkable long flat head, and high forehead; had on, or took with him, check and ozenbrigs shirts, a dark coloured cloth jacket, without sleeves, a superfine red cloth lappelled one, much worn, and a thick fearnought jacket, good leather breeches and ozenbrigs trowsers, good shoes and stockings, and an old felt hat. Whoever takes up the aforesaid servants, and secures them, so as their master may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward or FIVE POUNDS for each, if taken out of this county, paid by JOSIAH WILLIAM DALLAM.

August 15, 1771
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FOUR DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, on the 5th of this instant August, from the subscriber, living in Norrington township, Philadelphia county, a servant man, named Hugh McDonald, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, well set, black hair, and large black beard, bow legged, was born in Ireland, and speaks with the brogue; had on, when he went away, an old bound felt hat, a check shirt, Russia trowsers, a pair of old pumps, with straps, but no buckles; took with him, a pair of old buckskin breeches, two old brown jackets, one whereof without sleeves, and he may have stolen other clothes, as he has been seen with a bundle on his back. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him, so as his master gets him again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by ARCHIBALD THOMSON.

September 5, 1771
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RUN away from his Bail, on the 24th of August, a certain John Mooney, by Trade a Weaver, about 28 Years of Age 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high, pale Face, wears his Hair, which is cut short, and very black, is a well made Fellow, and has a Stammering in his Speech when in Liquor, which he is very fond of; he came from the County of Armagh in Ireland, about 7 Years ago, and served his Time with John Vaneleave, at Cranberry, near Bush Town, in Baltimore County, and speaks pretty good English, but is a very idle drunken Fellow; had on and took with him, a Castor Hat, newly dressed, two Jackets without Sleeves, one a greyish Nap Broadcloth, with white Metal Buttons, the other a red and white shoot-about Lincey lapelled, Country made Shirt and Trowsers, a black Silk Handkerchief, and old Shoes, with round carved yellowish Metal Buckles. He was taken up as a Runaway last October was a Year, and committed to New Castle Goal, out of which he was redeemed by the Subscriber, with whom he has lived till about three Weeks ago. Whoever secures and brings him to the Subscriber, living near Bush Town, or commits him to Goal, if taken in Baltimore County, shall have Eight Dollars Reward, and if out of the Province, Five Pounds, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN MEGAW.

August 29, 1771
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FIVE POUNDS Reward.
RUN away from the subscribers, living in Carnarvon township, Lancaster county, two Irish servant men, one named James Sheehy, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, short black curled hair; had on, and took with him, a brown saggathy coat, with mohair buttons, striped silk lappelled waistcoat, light coloured knit breeches, white cotton stockings, 2 pair of pumps, and 1 pair of shoes, with square silver buckles, 2 fine shirts, 1 coarse ditto, a beaver hat, and white trowsers. The other, named John Glashien, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, thick made, and pockmarked; had on a blue coat, white linen waistcoat, leather breeches, grey ribbed stockings, white linen waistcoat, leather breeches, a coarse home made linen shirt: Both native Irishmen, and speak with the brogue; they lately came from Waterford, in Ireland, with Captain Curtis. Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them in any goal within this province, or brings them to the subscribers, shall receive Three Pounds for Sheehy, and Forty Shillings for the other, with reasonable charges.

DAVID MORGAN, JOSEPH JENKINS.

October 17, 1771
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THREE DOLLARS Reward.
RUN away, on the 13th day of this instant October, from the subscriber, living in West Caln township, Chester county, an indented servant lad, named JAMES CARNEY, a native of Ireland, about 18 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, with fair hair, fair complexion, thin faced, out mouthed; had on, when he went away, a plain white flannel jacket, and breeches of the same, greyish yarn stockings, almost new, a pair of half-souled shoes, with a piece on one of the heel quarters, and tied with thongs, one tow linen shirt, one check ditto, a felt hat, and had a half-worn linen wallet. Whoever takes up the said servant, and secures him in any of his Majestygoals, so that his master may have him again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me

WILLIAM BENNETT.

N. B. All masters of vessels, or others, are forbid to conceal or carry off servant, at their peril.

November 14, 1771
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RUN away, on the 23d of July last, from the subscriber, living in Cumberland county, Letterkenny township, an indented servant man, named MARTIN McKINNEY, but probably may change his name, he is a native of Ireland, and talks much with the brogue, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, slim built, tawny complexion, dark brown hair; had on, and took with him, an old grey sailor jacket, an old fur hat, pieced in the crown, 3 shirts, one about a 9, another about a 7, and the other about a 600 linen, two pair of coarse trowsers, one pair old, the other new, a pair of new shoes, with metal buckles, a pair of black yarn stockings, ribbed; he also took a sickle with him, marked ION. Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any goal, so that his master may get him again, shall have THREE POUNDS, reward, paid by November 8, 1771. ROBERT McCONNEL.

November 21, 1771
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Philadelphia, November 16, 1771.
A CERTAIN servant man, named ROBERT MOORE, by trade a Weaver, who came from Ireland in the brig Dolphin, last May, and, on the 28th of September, went from this city towards Christiana Bridge, under pretence of finding a friend to release him, is desired to return to Philadelphia, before the 30th of this instant; otherwise be will be advertised as a runaway. The Subscriber has opened an EVENING SCHOOL (with a well qualified assistant) at his School House, in Union Street, near Second Street; where are taught writing, arithmetic, and book-keeping, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, mensuration, gauging, surveying, navigation, geography, &c. &c.

ANDREW PORTER.

December 19, 1771
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TEN POUNDS Reward.
MADE his Escape from the Sheriff of Bucks County, a certain Person, named Barnabas McCullough, born in Ireland, about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, 35 Years of Age, but may be taken to be younger by his Look, well set, of a fair or rather pale Complexion, sandy Beard, black Hair, but not tied behind, as described in some other Advertisements, by Misinformation; had on, when he went away, blue Clothes, but perhaps may change Dress; he lived some Time in the Falls Township, at Bordentown Ferry, in the aforesaid County of Bucks, and since moved to Plumsted Township, in said County, from whence he absconded about the 4th instant. Whoever will secure the above Barnabas McCullough, in any of his MajestyGoals on this Continent, shall receive the above Reward of TEN POUNDS, by giving Notice thereof to

December 11, 1771. GEORGE WALL, Sub-Sheriff.

N. B. It is supposed the above McCullough is gone off in Company with one Henry Tremble, who lived with him last Summer, and followed butchering, is a Person of ill Fame, was also born in Ireland. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned, at their Peril, to take McCullough aboard.

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