NC.CHO.6.18560515.4.4054

$50 Reward.

$50 Reward. WILL be paid for the apprehension of SOPHRONI. She ranaway on the 1st of February last. She is about 17 o [or] 18 years old, slim built and a bright mulatto. ll [All] persons are prohibited from harboring or employing her. The undersigned as administrator will pay the above reward for her apprehension and confinement in any jail, so that he can get her. and a further Reward of $100 for proof that will convict any person or persons of harboring her. She was the property of the late Dr John Norcom and was raised in Washington, N.C. WM. S. GRIST, Admr. March 21st, 1856*

Locations of interest

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Date(s) of departure

2/1/1856

Residence

Washington, NC

County(s) of residence

Beaufort

Presumed destination(s)

Publication information

• Edenton, N.C. : American Banner; 5/15/1856, Page 4
• Edenton, Chowan

3 people are documented within NC.CHO.6.18560515.4.4054

Name	Role in document
William Grist	Placing Ad
Sophroni	Slave
Dr. John Norcom	Slaveholder