NC.CRA.83.18601120.4.2424

$75 REWARD.

$75 REWARD THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS THE ABOVE reward for the apprehension and confinement in Jail, of his negro man BEN, if done before the 20th of December next; or one of $50, if done before 1st of February next. He was formerly the property of JOHN, and recently of JAMES BURNEY, and is almost certain that he is now lurking in or about Newbern. He is a very dark mulatto about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches in height and is about 45 or 50 years of age. As he is well known in Newbern further description is unnecessary. JNO. R. BURNEY. Littleton Depot, Halifax, N.C. nov 13, w6t

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Date(s) of departure
Residence
Littleton, NC
County(s) of residence
Halifax County
Presumed destination(s)
New Bern (N.C.)

Publication information

3 people are documented within NC.CRA.83.18601120.4.2424
Name Role in document
John and James Burney Former slaveholder
Ben Slave
John R. Burney Slaveholder