March 6, 1760 The Pennsylvania Gazette 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 The Pennsylvania Gazette 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 The Pennsylvania Gazette 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 The Pennsylvania Gazette 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 Owner Name 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 The Pennsylvania Gazette 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. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/