Absalom - TN-BRIL1

Item

Title
Absalom - TN-BRIL1
Identifier
TN-BRIL1
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Bricklayers
Source
Nashville Union
Date
January 31, 1843
Type
Advertisement
Trade
Bricklayer
gender
Male
Enslaver
William McKissack
Transcription
$25 Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, liv-ing in Springhill, Maury county, Ten. on or about the 17th instant, a Negro Man ABSALAOM, about 40 years of age, about 5 feet 9 inches high, dark skin, a brick-layer by trade has a downcast look when spoken to, is fond of drinking, and had on when he left blue Cassinett Pantaloons and a Cloth Coat. I will pay a reward of Twenty-Five Dollars for his apprehension and delivery to me at my residence at Springhill, Tenn.
WM. McKISSACK.
January 31, 1843—3t.
events
1. Self-emancipated from William McKissack
homeLocation
Spring Hill, Tennessee