NC.HAL.96.17940305.3.790

Fifteen dollars reward

FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. ON the 22nd of January last, run away from the subscriber, a Negro Fellow named BEN, above 35 years of age, five feet 10 or 11 inches high, dark complexion ; had on when he went off, a blue broadcloth coat, a pair of black everlasting breeches. It is probable he may endeavour to pass for a freeman by the name of Ben Gay, and having about 100 dollars in cash, may attempt to purchase his release if apprehended. It is supposed he is either in Nansemond in Virginia, or somewhere on Tar-river. He was formerly the property of Mrs. Prudence Gay. The above reward will be paid to whoever secures, or delivers him to BURWELL BRANCH Northampton court house, Feb 26. 86

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Date(s) of departure
1/22/1794
Residence
NC
County(s) of residence
Northampton
Presumed destination(s)
Nansemond County (Va.)

Publication information

4 people are documented within NC.HAL.96.17940305.3.790
Name Role in document
Prudence Gay Former slaveholder
Burwell Branch Placing Ad
Ben Slave
Bruwell Branch Slaveholder