Thomas Thomas - NJ-COMB1

Item

Title
Thomas Thomas - NJ-COMB1
Identifier
NJ-COMB1
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1865, Artisans
Source
Rural Visitor
Date
April 22, 1811
Trade
Comb Maker
Gender
Male
Enslaver
Samuel Whittlesy
Home Location
Burlington, NJ
Events
1. Worked as indentured apprentice for Samuel Whittlesy
Item Type
Advertisement
Notes
Found through GenealogyBank
Transcription
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
Ran away from the Subscriber in January last, an indented apprentice named Thomas Thomas. He is of a dark complexion, about five feet eight inches high, and by trade a Comb-Maker.
Whoever takes up said apprentice and secures him in any gaol, or so that the subscriber can get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, paid by SAMUEL WHITTLESY Burlington, April 8, 1811
Item sets
Comb Makers