Joe - SHOE2, CAR7

Item

Title
Joe - SHOE2, CAR7
Identifier
SHOE2, CAR7
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Shoemakers
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
August 29, 1743
Trade
Shoemaker, Carpenter
Gender
Male
Enslaver
John Cussens
Home
John Cussens's house near Dorchester
Home Location
Dorchester County, South Carolina
Events
1. Self-emancipated from John Cussens
Item Type
Advertisement
Notes
This craftsperson is also found in the following collections: Carpenters
Transcription
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber near Dorchester, a likely young very black Negro Fellow, named Joe, he can work at the Shoemaker and Carpenter's Trades, he is this Country born, and suppos'd to be about Charles Town, had on when he went away an Oznabrugh Shirt, a Hat, and white Negro Breeches. Whoever takes up and brings him to the Work house in Charles-Town, shall have 3 l. reward of
John Cussens.