NC.MEC.40.18650328.2.5292

$500 REWARD.

$500 REWARD. RAN AWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, on the 25th inst., a Black Boy named John. Said Boy is about 5 feet 11 inches high, black, rather a pleasant countenance, weighs about 160 pounds, had on when he left a black and white checked (very small checks) cassimere sack coat, a grey cap, and a pair of old cassimere pants. He was raised by a Mr. Bennett, in Chester District, S. C., and may endeavor to go to that place. He answers to the name of George in Chester. The above reward will be given for his apprehension and return to me at this place, or his lodgment[sic] in some jail where I can get him. W. G. M. DAVIS. mch [March] 28,'65--dtf

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Date(s) of departure
3/25/1865
Residence
Charlotte, NC
County(s) of residence
Mecklenburg
Presumed destination(s)
Chester County (S.C.)

Publication information

5 people are documented within NC.MEC.40.18650328.2.5292
Name Role in document
Mr. Bennett Former slaveholder
W. G. M. Davis Placing Ad
John Slave
Slave alias
W. G. M. Davis Slaveholder