July 2, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away from the Subscriber, about the 23d of March last, living in Ann Arundel County, Maryland, a Convict Servant Man, named William Smith, about 20 Years of Age, born in Ireland, a white looking Fellow, whitish Eyes, and has a Scar on one of his Arms or Knees: Took with him, when he went away, a small bay Horse, about 13 Hands high, with a Blaze in his Face, bob Tail, trots and gallops, branded G H, or H G : its likely may change his Name. Whoever takes up the said Fellow, and brings him to the Subscriber, shall have Ten Pistoles Reward, paid by JOHN DORSEY, Son of John. July 23, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette Philadelphia, July 18, 1761. FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD. RUN away, on the 17th Inst. from the Subscriber, living in Evesham, Burlington County, West New Jersey, a Servant Woman, named Eleanor Ferrell, born in Ireland, talks good English, is of a short Stature, long visage, has brown Hair; Had on and took with her, a cross barred dark Worsted Gown, three short Calicoe Gowns, one of them double; three good Shifts, one of them new; three good speckled Aprons, one white Ditto, one red Petticoat, one home spun Ditto, with green, blue and white Stripes; a white Flannel Ditto, a Pair of blue worsted Stockings, with white clocks; one Pair of Leather Shoes, with Straps and Leather Heels; a new Pair of yellow Stuff Shoes, with red Binding; a Pair of odd Buckles, a considerable Quantity of Caps, several Handkerchiefs, and two Silk Ones; a Pair of black Silk Mittens, a new black Silk Bonnet, a Bag, with a Yard of white Linen, and a Quarter of Cambrick in it; and sundry other Things. She served some Time with Joseph Biddle, of Springfield; and Zachariah Rossell, of Mountholly. Whoever takes up the said Servant and secures her in any Goal, and gives Notice thereof, shall received the above Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by me THOMAS TALMAN. September 3, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette Wilmington, August 28, 1761. RUN away, in the Night, between the 26th and 27th instant, from on board the Sloop Speedwell, John Lockhart Master, for Providence, lying at Wilmington, a certain John James, a Sailor, after receiving one Month Advance, born in Wales, but bred, as he says, in the North of Ireland; a well set Down looking Fellow, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, wears a Wig, his other Clothes cannot be described. He has a Pearl over one of his Eyes, but not readily discerned. Whoever brings, or secures said Fellow in any goal, so that he may be brought to Justice, shall have Five Pounds Reward, paid by THOMAS DOWDLE, in Wilmington. October 29, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette Easton, October 14, 1761. BROKE out of Easton Goal, on the 14th Instant, the two following Persons, viz. One named Thomas McCormick, who was committed on Suspicion of having murdered two Men in the Forks; he is a thick well set Fellow, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, wears his own short black curled hair, squints with both his Eyes, somewhat marked with the Small Pox, born in Ireland, and speaks bad English, much on the Brogue, is an ill looking Fellow, much addicted to Drinking and Swearing: Had on very little or no Cloathing, except a Piece of an old green Gown, which he wrapt about him, and a Pair of Trowsers and Shirt. the other of them named John Burk, a thick well set fellow, and much the same size of said McCormick, is an ill down looking Fellow, with short black Hair, and a swarthy Complexion: Had on when he went off, A brown Jacket, a blue under Jacket and Breeches, an old Felt Hat, and are about 35 Years old each. Whoever takes them up, and secures them in any Goal, so as they may be brought back to Easton, shall receive for each Three Pounds Reward if taken together; but for McCormick, if taken alone, Five Pounds, paid by me JOHN JENNINGS, Sheriff. N.B. It is supposed that they have taken a black Horse from Easton, and that they will take others the first Opportunity. November 19, 1761 The Pennsylvania Gazette Lancaster, November 9, 1761. RUN away last Night, from the Farm of George Ross, near the Borough of Lancaster, a Servant Man, named Thomas Fowler, he is about 5 Feet 2 Inches high, black Hair, and dark Complexion; had on, when he went away, an old grey cloth Coat, a black Waistcoat, old Buckskin Breeches, and white woolen Stockings; he was born in the West of Ireland; and served his Time with one Ingram, in Bucks County; he was a Soldier in the Provincial Service, and has been, for a considerable Time past, in Lancaster Goal in Irons, which occasions a Hobble in his Walk; he talks smart and sensible, and it is probable he is gone towards Philadelphia, as he said he had an Ant living there. Whoever apprehends the said Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall receive Three Pounds Reward and reasonable Charges, paid by GEORGE ROSS. February 25, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away, the 10th of this Instant, from William Young, a Servant Man, named John McGlaughlon, about 30 Years of Age, of small Stature, has an effeminate way of talking, stoops as he walks, and when spoke to mostly plays with his Fingers: Had on when he went away, a double breasted half worn Coat, two Jackets, one of red Flannel, without Sleeves, and tyed with white Tape, white Cloth Breeches, with a Pair of grey Yarn Stockings, half worn Pumps, with white Metal Buckles, Ozenbrigs Shirt, old Felt Hat: He has black Hair, with a Scar near one of his Eyes, got by a Fall; born in Ireland, and brought up to waiting on Gentlemen. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, if in Town, and if not, Thirty Shillings, and all reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM YOUNG. N. B. He served some Time with Mr. Thomas Mullen, in Water street. All Masters of Vessels, and others, are forewarned not to harbour or carry him off, at their Peril May 6, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette April 22, 1762. RUN away from Speedwell Forge, Alias Hoover (about 14 Miles North of Lancaster) A Servant Man, named Thomas Haggerty, born in Ireland, speaks bad English, is of a middle Size, abut 25 Years of Age, wears his own fair Hair, tied: Had on when he run away, a lightish coloured Frock made Coat, with green Lining, blue Camblet Jacket, Buckskin Breeches, grey Worsted Stockings, new Shoes, carved Steel Buckles, Check Shirt, and an English Castor Hat. Said Servant run away about the 19th Instant, and it is likely may change his Name. Whoever apprehends said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so as the Owner may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by the Subscriber, at said Forge, or David Caldwell, Merchant in Philadelphia. JAMES OLD. May 6, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away from Joseph Darlinton, Tanner, living in West Nantmell, Chester County, an Apprentice Lad, named Robert Brabner, born in Ireland, about 19 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7 Inches high, well set, fat faced, with strait brown Hair, cut on the Crown, pretty talkative, and has very thick Legs. had on, and took with him, when he went away, a light coloured Broadcloth Jacket, and a brown Worsted Ditto, without Sleeves, two Linen Shirts, a Pair of Check Trowsers, Thread Stockings, a new Felt Hat, Calfskin Pumps, with Brass Buckles. Whoever takes up said Apprentice, and secures him in any Goal, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOSEPH DARLINTON. May 13, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette TWO PISTOLES Reward. Newtown, on Chester River, Kent County, Maryland. May 3, 1762. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in Kent County, Maryland, A Servant Man, named Thomas Connor, a Shoemaker by Trade, and is an Irishman, born in the West of Ireland, is about 50 Years of Age, has a large cut in his right Cheek, which he says he got when he was a Soldier in the Regulars last War; he has been in Germany, and talks much of it, and his been in the Provincial Service this War, and has forged Beating orders with him; he is very remarkable by the Shaking of his Head, which he cannot help, and says it was occasioned by a Ball: Had on, and took with him, when he went away, A brown Broadcloth Coat, with Whitemetal Buttons, white Flannel Jacket, black Everlasting Breeches, with Plaid Garters tying them at the Knees, white ribbed Stockings, good Shoes, with Steel Buckles, wears his own Hair, which is grey. He likewise took some Cash from me and some other of the Neighbours. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal between this Place and New York or Old York, or any Part of Virginia, and sends Word to me the Subscriber, so as I may get him again, shall receive Two Pistoles Reward; and if brought Home reasonable Charges, paid by me ALEXANDER McINTOSH. N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry off said Servant at their Peril. July 29, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away from the Subscriber on the 19th Instant July, an indented Servant Girl, named MARY KEYS, born in Ireland, about 20 Years of Age, middle Stature, supposed had on when she went away, a green Gown, and striped Linsey Woolsey Petticoat, much pitted with the Small Pox, black Eyes and Hair, her Hair much frizzled. Whoever takes up, and secures the said Servant, so that her Master may have her again, shall receive Thirty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN WHARTON, near the Swedes Church. July 22, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette New Jersey, Essex County. TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. TWO Prisoners made their Escape from Jonathan Hampton, High Sheriff of Essex County, viz. John Barclay, born in Ireland, short well set Fellow, about 50 years old, sandy complexion, talks thick and palavering when drunk, generally wears dark Cloaths; a Clothier by Trade. Took a brown Mare, Bridle and Saddle, that were under Execution. He forged many Bonds, and got Money upon them, for which he was arrested and escaped. William Hambleton, a lusty, ill favoured, dirty, slouching Butcher, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old, wears a Wig; he went off with his son and Daughter in a two Horse Cart, much like himself for Rigging. It is said he has Land over Susquehanna. Sylvester Cole bailed him in one Action, another is for stealing Sheep, on these he escaped. Eight Days ago they both were at Andrew Makgoun, near Lancaster Road, about a Mile and a Half from the White Horse Tavern, at Pequea, where my Under Sheriff came up with, and saw them, but, by Makgoun Assistance, they got from him; he followed them close for 20 Miles towards a Ferry above Harris, on Sasquehanna, but they took to the Woods and escaped. Makgoun and the Prisoners all lately lived at Basking Ridge. As Hambleton Children and Cart were at Makgoun, they will be there again. Whoever apprehends both, or either of them, and secures them, so that I may have them again, shall have for Barclay Six Pounds, and for Hambleton Fourteen Pounds, and reasonable Charges paid by JONATHAN HAMPTON, Sheriff, and SYLVESTER COLE, Special Bail. N.B. If a Letter is sent to Philadelphia Post Office, I shall get it. September 2, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN away, on the 17th of last Month, from James Colgan, of the Town of Dover, in Kent County, on Delaware, two Servant Men, the one named John Duell, born in Maryland, 26 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, fair Complexion, wears a Cap; his Apparel is uncertain, as he took several Changes along with him, particularly a Scarlet Jacket, lined with white Flannel, dark striped Holland Trowsers, and an old blue Great Coat. He is a great Chewer of Tobacco. Whoever secures the said Duell in any of His Majesty Goals in North America, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, as his said Master has entered Bail in a Sum of Money on his (the said Duell) account. --- The other named John McQue, born in Ireland, about 22 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, Pock marked, wears long black Hair, not tied: Had on when he went away, A blue Cloth Coat, half worn, a Crimson cut Velvet Jacket, with small high Crown Silver Buttons, blue Saggathy Breeches, without Lining, and black ribbed Stockings. H is very much given to Liquor, chewing Tobacco, and quarrelsome. Whoever secures said McQue, shall receive Four Pounds Reward, or Nine Pounds for apprehending both said Runaways, paid by JAMES COLGAN. September 23, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette Christiana Bridge, Sept. 8, 1762. RUN away from the Subscriber, living at Christiana Bridge, New Castle County, on the 2d Instant, a Servant Woman, named Margaret Bennett, a lusty fat Woman, full faced, long visaged, heavy browed, remarkable for large Legs; had on when she went away, a brown Stuff Gown, a striped Linen Bed gown, two Petticoats, the one yellow Shaloon, and the other red Cloth Serge, a Check Apron. a Pair of new Shoes, and black Yarn Stockings: She came from Ireland with Capt. Miller, in the Ship Phoenix, from Londonderry. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant in any Goal, so that her Master may have her again, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JOHN READ, or ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY. September 23, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, living in East Pennsborough Township, Cumberland County, on the 28th of June last, a Servant Woman, named Catherine Farrell, but perhaps may call herself Pratt, or Hanley, about 24 Years of Age, of a low Stature, thick set, of a fair Complexion, has long light coloured Hair, tied behind, and pitted with the Smallpox: Had on, when she went away, a light coloured Linsey Woolsey Petticoat, and a Jacket of the same, with a Calicoe Ditto. She was born in Ireland, and served some Time in Virginia, hath been out on the Campaign, and known at Pittsburgh and Fort Bedford by the Name of Katie Pratt. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as her Master may have her again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by SAMUEL ANDERSON. October 28, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette FIVE PISTOLES Reward. RUN away from Cornwall Furnace, in Lancaster County, on the 11th of October, a Servant Man, named Reynolds McDaniel: Had on when he went away, a twilled Lincey Coat and Jacket, Irish Linen shirt, Check Trowsers, a Half worn Castor Hat, new Shoes, and dark Worsted Stockings. Said Fellow was born in Ireland, speaks good English, is about 30 Years of Age, and is about five Feet eight Inches high, well set, wears his own Hair, which is of a sandy Colour, he is a fair spoken talkative Fellow, when in Drink, which he is very much addicted to. It is thought he will make towards the Jerseys, and it is probable may change both his Name and Clothes. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant in any Goal in Pennsylvania, or any of the adjacent Provinces, shall have the above Reward, paid by the Subscriber, or his Agent at said Furnace. NATHANIEL GILES. December 9, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette EIGHTY DOLLARS Reward. Essex County, New Jersey, ss. TWO Prisoners escaped from Jonathan Hampton, High Sheriff of said Essex County, as they were going to Baskin Ridge, where they lived, to get bail for the Actions they were then taken upon, not known to the Sheriff, to be for Felony and Forgery, as they since appear to be, which the prisoners then knew, viz. WILLIAM HAMILTON, for Sheep stealing, at the Camp on Staten Island, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old, a lusty, dirty slouching Butcher, much Sun burnt, wears a cut Wig, seldom combed; has an impudent Boy his Son, about 14 Years old, with him; he has several other Actions against him, for which Sylvester Cole, became special Bail, and unless he is soon taken, must pay the Debts and Costs. His Wife and Children are since gone to him. JOHN BARCLAY, for Forgery, born in Ireland, about 50 Years of Age, a short chunkey Fellow, of sandy Complexion, full of Palaver when drunk (which is as often as he can) talks thick and quick, is a Clothier by Trade. They both went to the Southward last Spring, were at Pequea last July, and would have been taken there if one Andrew McGown had not helped them to escape, and secreted them, well knowing they had left me, as above; McGown lately went from Baskin Ridge also. Barclay Wife, and some of her Children went in the Stage to Philadelphia and Lancaster about two Months ago; she is exceeding much Pock marked, very brown, named Catherine, about 40 Years of Age, but looks much older, a very neat little Woman. It is thought they are somewhere between Pequea and Willis Creek, but most likely about Susquehannah; but if they are further Southward, even to Carolina, it is hoped they will be apprehended, as such Villains ought not to be countenanced. Whoever apprehends and secures them, so that I may have them again, or brings them to me or my Goal keeper, shall have for Hamilton Fifty Dollars, and for Barclay Thirty Dollars, and all reasonable Charges, paid by JONATHAN HAMPTON, Sheriff. N.B. A Letter sent by Post, will immediately come to me. December 2, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette Philadelphia, December 2, 1762. FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. RUN away on the 14th of last Month, from the Subscriber, a certain George Frizell, about 19 Years of Age, good Countenance, fresh Colour, wears his own Hair, which is light coloured, and bushey: Had on when he went away, a brown Coat, with Metal Buttons, and sundry other Clothes unknown, in a Pair of Trowsers, made like a Wallet. It is supposed he is gone to New York, to go a Privateering. He came over in the Ship Rainbow, Capt. Osborne, from Ireland, on Redemption. Whoever takes up said Frizell, and brings him to the Subscriber, or secures him in any Goal, so as he may be had again, shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by JAMES HUNTER. N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off. December 2, 1762 The Pennsylvania Gazette THREE POUNDS Reward. Run away from the Subscriber, living in Exeter Township, Berks County, on or about the 22d Day of October last, An indented Servant Man, named Daniel Haley, born in Ireland, and retains the Irish Accent, about 5 feet 7 Inches high, 18 Years of Age, of a fair Complexion, has thick Lips, with short black Hair: Had on when he went away, A coarse grey Jacket, half worn black Plush Breeches, new knit Stockings, old Shoes, with Brass Buckles, and an old Hat. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so as his Master may have him again, shall have the above Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by WILLIAM MAUGRIDGE. Cathy Joynt Labath Ireland Old News http://www.IrelandOldNews.com/