Jeptha Franklin Queen-NC-TAN5

Item

Title
Jeptha Franklin Queen-NC-TAN5
Identifier
NC-TAN5
Subject
African Americans--History African Americans--History--To 1863
Source
Highland Messenger
Date
November 6, 1840
Trade
tanner
gender
male
Enslaver
Nathaniel Blackburne
homeLocation
Haywood County, NC
events
1.Self-emancipated from ENSLAVER Nathaniel Blackburne
Type
Advertisement
Transcription
6 1-4 CENTS REWARD! RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 11th ult., an apprentice that was bound to me to learn the tanner's trade, by the name of JEPTHA FRANKLIN QUEEN. The above reward will be given for his apprehension and delivery to me in Haywood county, at my residence on Lufty river, but no charges nor expenses paid. And I do moreover forewarn all persons from harboring said boy, as I will put the law in force against all such. NATH'L [Nathaniel] BLACKBURNE. Nov. 6, 1840. p22
Item sets
Tanners