Paris - BRIL12

Item

Title
Paris - BRIL12
Identifier
BRIL12
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Bricklayers
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
June 4, 1772
Trade
Bricklayer
Gender
Male
Enslaver
John Champneys
Home Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Events
1. Formerly enslaved by Mr. Coachman
2. Self-emancipated from John Champneys
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
Run away about ten days ago from the subscriber, a NEGRO MAN, named CYRUS , well known at the Eutaws, where it is supposed he is harbored; having several relations there, Also a NEGRO MAN, named PARIS , a bricklayer by trade, whom I bought at Mr. Coachman's sale, well known at and Goose-Creek. A reward of FIVE POUNDS will be given for each, on delivery to me; and a further reward of TEN POUNDS, on conviction of their being harboured by a negro; or at by a white person, THIRTY POUNDS.

JOHN CHAMPNEYS.