John- JA-COO12

Item

Title
John- JA-COO12
Identifier
JA-COO12
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
Royal Gazette
Date
November 5,1791
Enslaver
Charles Wankford
Home
Montego Bay,St.James
Transcription
Ran away, from Montego Bay, about three montsh ago slim-made negroman,named JOHN.He was formerly the property of a Mr. CHARLES WANKFORD, and was the driver to the workhouse there, and has since worked as a cooper on Guilsborough Estate in this parish.He was seen about a week ago going through Four-mile-wood, in his way windward, and is supposed to be Harboured in St.Thomas in the east or St.David.Half-joe will be given for lodging him in gaol or workhouse,and five pounds on proving conviction by whom harboured.Apply at his majesty's Printing office.
Type
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Item sets
Coopers