Missing in Old Marietta, 1810 - 1825

Western Spectator, November 27, 1810:
Ten Dollars Reward.
Lost, on the 27th of September, 1810, in Wood County, Virginia, on the bank of the Little Kenhaway river, about seven miles from the mouth, a small note Pocket Book, containing one note of $100, signed by David Sandford, dated in April, 1810, William Pinkerton entered as security, and witnessed ____ Woodard. One note of same date, signed by William Pinkerton, of the sum of thirty dollars, witnessed also by said Woodard. Two other notes of eight dollars each, one for trade, the other for cash, assigned over to me by Stephen Shawdick, together with a number of receipts and other papers.
The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver said pocket book and papers to the printer of the Western Spectator.
James Linsey.
November 20, 1810.

Western Spectator, December 4, 1810:
Notice.
Lost on the 3d instant, three Drawings of Machinery; one consisting of a Horse-Mill with a Threshing Machine annexed; also, a Flax and Hemp Machine, and a straw cutter, with a short speculation on the same; one for a Loom on a new construction never before known or used, and one for a Spinning factory on a new construction. Whosoever will return the paper containing said drawing to the Subscriber or to the Spectator Office, shall be handsomely rewarded.
James Linsey.
December 4, 1810.

Western Spectator, September 21, 1811:
Three Cents Reward.
Ran away from the Subscriber, living in the town of Marietta on the 18th inst. an Indented Apprentice named Asa B. Ward about eighteen years of age, short thick Set, had on when he went away white linen Frock and overalls – The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend said Apprintice but no charges will be paid.
Judson Gitteau
Marietta, September 21st 1811.

American Friend, May 8, 1813:
One Dollar Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber living at the mouth of big Hockhocking on the 24th of March 1813, a bound boy named Elihue Moss. I forewarn any person from harboring or trusting him on my account.
Abigail Hoyt.

American Friend, June 19, 1813:
20 Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber on the 11th inst. (at night) a likely Black fellow named Nace, he is about thirty five years of age, five feet ten or Eleven inches high, has a scar on one of his hands, and a down look when spoken to. A reward of ten dollars will be given if taken up in this State, or twenty dollars if taken in the State of Ohio and brought home or lodged in Jail.
Lewis Beckwith.
Bellville, Wood County, Va.

American Friend, July 3, 1813:
Ten Dollars Reward.
Lost on the Bank of the Muskingum River, on the first of July instant, between Marietta and the mills formerly owned by Enoch Wing, a Pocket Book, containing seven Dollars in cash -- one Note of twenty-five Dollars, on Wm. Craig of Zanesville, two executions and a number of writs and other papers. Whoever finds said Pocket Book and returns it to the subscriber shall receive the above reward.
Robert M'Kee.
Fearing, July 1st, 1813.

American Friend, August 7, 1813:
Forty Dollars Reward.
Ran-Away from the subscriber, in Greenup, Ky. a Negro man named Sam, about 34 or 5 years of age, remarkably well made, of a yellowish colour and very bow leged, one of his fore teeth out; he is very fond of fortune telling. He took away with him considerable clothing not known, except a dark coloured coat and leather pantaloons. Whoever will deliver him to me, one mile above the mouth of Little Sandy, shall have the above reward, or, to Donnelly and Steel, Kenhawa salt works -- Likewise a mulatto fellow, belonging to Martin Smith, Esq -- he is upward of six feet high, badly formed, very nock need -- he is 24 years of age, from the same neighborhood; the same reward will be paid for him as above -- their intention is to get to the British. They were biding a reward for recruits before they set out.
J. B. Boon.
July 31, 1813.

American Friend, August 14, 1813:
Five Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber on the 27th of June last, an apprentice boy, named William Newman, about sixteen years old, yellow complexion, blue eyes curly hair -- whoever shall take up said boy and return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward and necessary charges paid.
Ephraim Foster.
Union, August 7, 1813.
N.B. All persons are forbidden harboring or employing said boy on penalty of the Law.

American Friend, December 18, 1813:
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Deserted from the company of drafted militia under my command, on the night of the 19th September 1813 within four miles of Delaware, Ohio, Jonah Burchet, a substitute for John Biggins, detached from Capt. J. Ford's company in the 2d Bat. 1st Reg. 1st Brig. and 3d Div. Ohio militia. He is about 21 years of age -- 6 feet 9 or 10 inches high, of dark complexion, and curly black hair. He took with him a musket, bayonet and cartridge box.
Also on the night of the 2d of Nov. 1813, deserted from Fort Stephenson, Lower Sandusky, Samuel Barkly, detached from Capt. E. B. Dana's company, in the 1st Bat. 1st Regt. 1st Brig. and 3d Div. Ohio militia. He is about twenty years of age, about 5 feet, 7 or 8 inches high -- and has lost some of his fore teeth. Barkly had drawn clothing from the United States, the buttons of which are marked. He was seen the next day riding on a black horse, supposed to be stolen, on his way to Zanesville.
Whoever will apprehend and deliver them to the subscriber at Fort Stephenson, or to any officer of the United States' Army and forward a certificate to me of their delivery, under the hand of such officer, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges.
John Thornily, Capt. Comdt.
Fort Stephenson
Lower Sandusky
Nov. 23, 1813.

American Friend, April 9, 1814:
Deserted from the Rendezvous in Marietta, on the 8th inst. Nathan Williams, born in Litchfield, Connecticut -- age 22 years, five feet ten inches high, of light complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, and by profession a cooper. Whoever will take up said deserter and deliver him to the subscriber, or any officer of the United States army, or secure him in any jail so that I get him again, shall receive Ten dollars reward, and all necessary charges.
John Milligan, 2d Lt.
19th Rt. U.S. Infantry.
Marietta, April 8, 1814.

American Friend, May 14, 1814:
Information Wanted.
My husband Thaddeus Andrews Middleton parted with me at a place about 3 miles below Pittsburgh, to meet in Springfield, Muskingum County Ohio: he was to go by land with two horses (on one of which was a woman's saddle) while I was to go by water with our baggage and two small children. After a passage of two weeks I came to Springfield on the 17th inst. And although it is upwards of four weeks since we parted, yet he has not reached this place, neither have I heard a syllable from him.
Any person who many be acquainted with his situation will confer a favor on a poor distressed woman by giving her information.
Rachel Middleton.
Springfield, April 26, 1814.

American Friend, November 19, 1814:
Six Cents Reward. Ran away from the Subscriber on the sixth inst. An Indented Apprentice by the name of Alfred Morgan, 14 years old. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account. The above reward will be given if returned to the Subscriber, but no charges paid.
Joseph B. Miles.
Athens, November 9th, 1814.

American Friend, December 10, 1814:
Lost On the 3d inst. On the way from Mr. Holden’s Store, Marietta, to Point Harmar – a red Morocco Pocket-Book containing the following Notes: 1 note of $10 on the N. Orleans Bank. 1 do. Of $10 on the Detroit Bank. 1 do. of $5 on the Marietta Bank. 1 do. Of $3 on the Fredericktown Bank. None other recollected. Some small notes of hand and other papers which can be of no use to any but the owner. If the finder will leave it at this Office or give information to the subscriber so that he may get it again, he shall be liberally rewarded by Henry L. Prentiss.
Marietta, Dec. 10th, 1814.

American Friend, July 21, 1815:
Lost
On Tuesday evening between Capt. S. Prouty’s and Marietta, a red morocco Pocket Book, containing about 24 dollars in Bank Notes. If any person has found the above mentioned pocketbook, and will leave it and the money in the hands of Mr. Samuel Greenleaf, shall be entitled to a reward of five dollars.
Horace Brown.
July 20th, 1815.

American Friend, October 13, 1815:
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, a yellow boy, by the name of Prince, about 5 feet 2 or three inches high, stout made, about 16 years old, had on when he went away, a short striped cotton round-about and pantaloons, a straw hat and ruffled bosom shirt; he formerly belonged to George King. Whoever will take up the above described negro and deliver him to Mr. Garison Jones in Wheeling, shall be entitled to the above reward, or if delivered to Capt. Andrew Johnson, Kanhawa Saline, shall receive Forty Dollars.
John Crawley.
Wheeling, Oct. 2d, 1815
The Editor of The Ohio Federalist, St. Clairsville, will please to insert the above 3 weeks in his paper, and forward his bill to Mr. Andrew Fisher, Point Harmar, Marietta, for payment.
J. C.

American Friend, December 22, 1815:
Ran away from the Subscriber on the 18th inst. an Apprentice to the Blacksmith business, by the name of Sabinus Briggs.
All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him, under the penalty of the Law.
Squire Prouty.
Union, Dec. 19th, 1815.

American Friend, August 9, 1816:
Lost, on Monday the 5th instant, between Point Harmar and Belpre, a small Morocco Pocket Book, containing about thirty dollars in Bank Notes, and sundry notes of hand and other papers, of no use to any person but the owner. A handsome Reward will be paid to any person finding it and returning it to the subscriber.
William Skinner.
August 7th, 1816.

American Friend, August 30, 1816:
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward.
Run-away from the subscriber living on the green bottom in Cabbel county, Virginia, about the 20th May last, a negro man named Jacob, five feet eight or nine inches high, a sleeply dull look, black complexion, stoop shoulders, pouch mouth, thick lips, badly made, with a very slow and slovenly walk, between 25 and 30 years of age, his left arm short and considerably perished occasioned by a burn when a small lad. His clothing not known. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver said negro to the subscriber or twelve dollars and fifty cents to any one who will lodge him in any jail so that I can get him again.
William Gough, for Wilson Cary Nicholas.
Green Bottom Aug. 15.

American Friend, October 4, 1816:
Lost, A note of hand drawn in my favor, for one hundred and three dollars, by Ephraim and Ezekiel Bates, of Seneca township, Guernsey County. The note is dated July 27th or 28th, 1815, and became due the 8th of May last, and the said Ephraim and Ezekiel Bates will not pay the same unless compelled by law.
James Swearengin.
Marietta, Oct. 4th, 1816.

American Friend, January 10, 1817:
Request.
The subscriber having been in pursuit of his brother, William Harris, for a considerable length of time, takes this method of informing him that he will find me on Hugh’s river, Wood County, Va. Any person having any knowledge of the said William Harris, will confer a favor by informing me where he is, by a letter directed to Parkersburg, Wood County, Va. The said William Harris is a blacksmith, twenty-five years old and formerly from the state of New York.
Johnson Harris.
January 4th, 1816.

American Friend, January 10, 1817:
Twenty Five Dollars Reward.
n the 18th of December, 1816, the subscriber lost, near the house of Timothy Cone, on Point Harmar, or on the road between Point Harmar and William Hutchinson’s Esq in Warren Township, a red morocco Pocket Book, considerably soiled, containing about twenty four dollars in Bank notes, and sundry obligations and notes of hand, to the amount of about twelve hundred collars. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the said Pocket Book and papers to Timothy Cone on Point Harmar, in Marietta, or to the subscriber in Belpre, or a reward of Twenty Dollars will be given to any person who will return the obligations and notes, privately or otherwise.
Joseph Tilton.
January 9th, 1817.

American Friend, May 16, 1817:
Sixty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscribers, on the night of the 8th instant, two negro men named Isaac and Bob. Isaac is sixteen years of age, slim made, of a deep black color, and his feet are somewhat larger than common, has a scar on his great toe, and is five feet eight or nine inches high – he has been raised to house-work, and perhaps will look for employment in that business; had on when he went away, cross-barred cotton trowsers, a white home-made cloth coat, with short sleeves; he went away without his hat. Bob is about 25 years of age, five feet five or six inches high, yellow complexion, has a crooked leg, and likes to play on the fiddle, fife and drum – had on a home-made lead colored cloth coat, black cloth waistcoat, two pair of trowsers, one of red linsey, the other pair linen, and had a pair of short boots with buckles at the sides.
The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend the above negroes, if thirty miles from home, or if under thirty miles Thirty Dollars, and secure them in any jail and give any information so that we can get them; and if brought home, all reasonable charges paid.
Elizabeth Wells.
Nicholas Wells.
Long Reach, Tyler County, (Va.)
May 13th, 1817.

American Friend, May 30, 1817:
Found.
Between Mr. Holden’s Store and the Rope Ferry, a sum of money. The owner can have it again by calling on the subscriber and paying for this advertisement.
Stephen Parr.
May 29th, 1817.

American Friend, June 13, 1817:
Information Wanted.
My son, Francis White, left me at Belpre, in February last, to go in search of land for the purpose of purch[as]ing a small tract, and intended to return to me again in about three weeks – but as three months has now elapsed and he has not returned, I fear some accident has befallen him. The last, and only information I have had of him, was two weeks after he left me, from Waterford; When he left me, he said he should go in a direction through Wesley township. Being always a dutiful child and of steady habits, I entertain no apprehensions of his continued absence from willful motives, and that nothing, but a sickness or death, would cause him to stay so long from his widowed mother.
He is 19 years old, of a slender make, fair complexion, and about 6 feet high – had on, when he went away, a brown cloth surtout and pantaloons, boots, oil-cloth over a fur hat, a deer skin knapsack, a gun and watch.
If he is still alive, or if any persons knows where he is, and will give me the information, by a line addressed to the Editor of the American Friend, Marietta, will receive the thanks of a poor and much afflicted widow.
Mary White.
June 12, 1817.

American Friend, June 13, 1817:
A Man Lost.
A man by the name of Robert Fleming, who is deaf and dumb, left my farm in Adams township, Washington County, O. on Friday the 20 of May last, for the purpose of hunting cattle in the woods, and has not since returned. When it was found that he did not return in due season, a strict and thorough search was made for him in every part where it was probable he might be, without success. Since which time I have been informed that he has been seen wandering in a direction towards St. Clairsville. From the circumstance of his being deaf and dumb and a stranger in the country, he will not, I presume, be able to return home himself, or communicate to any other person what he wants or where he wishes to go. He is about 6 feet in height, stout and well made.
Any person who knows where he is, and will give information, by a line addressed to the subscriber or to the Editor of the American Friend, will give his intricate and distressed situation relief, or will conduct him to Adams, shall be handsomely rewarded.
David Black.
Adams, June 13, 1817.
The Editors of the Ohio Federalist, St. Clairsville, and The Spirit of the Times, Wellsburgh, Va. will confer a favor on the unfortunate man by giving the above one or two insertions.
D. B.

American Friend, June 27, 1817:
Peter Greeve.
Information Wanted
Concerning a Peter Greeve, a native of Scotland, believed by his relations to have lately died in the state of Ohio, possessed of considerable landed estate, of which information is earnestly requested. His relations were informed that he was a Tailor, and so lame that he walked on crutches. Any person who can give information concerning Peter Greeve, will aid the cause of humanity by addressing a letter on the subject to John M’Landburgh, of Chillicothe.
Chillicothe, June 18, 1817.

American Friend, August 1, 1817:
Ran Away
From the subscriber on the 17th of June last, an indented apprentice to the blacksmith business by the name of Elzey Martin, about twenty years of age, blue eyes, light complexion, stout built, and is a lad of much consequence in his own estimation. He carried away a number of articles of cloathing, which was the property of another person. Whoever will return said boy shall have a reward of ten cents, all persons are forbid harboring or trusting him.
A. Warner
Marietta, July 30th 1817.

American Friend, October 24, 1817:
One Cent Reward.
The above reward, but no thanks, will be given to any person who will apprehend, and return to the subscriber, an indented apprentice to the Blacksmith business, by the name of John Lincoln – he is about nineteen years old, and is supposed to have descended the Ohio river. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account.
Archibald Rollow.
Marietta, Oct. 16, 1817.

American Friend, November 28, 1817:
Walter Hall, Jr.
Has come from the Parish of Deranuse, Armagh County, Ireland, in search of his brother Robert Hall, who came to America in the year 1811. The last he heard of Robert, was, that he left the house of Mrs. Vogarn, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and started for Cincinnati, Ohio, about three years ago. He is 5 feet 8 inches high, of light complexion. If he is living he will find his brother Walter at the house of Theophilus Ransom, Esq. in the township of Adams, Washington County, O. If dead, the subscriber would be thankful to any person having any knowledge of him, to direct a letter to Reuben Merriam, of Adams, through the Post Office, Marietta, O.
Walter Hall, Jr.
Nov. 26, 1817.
The Printers in Ohio, (and particularly of Cincinnati,) will confer a great favor on the subscriber, by giving the above one or two insertions in their respective papers.
W. H.

American Friend, January 2, 1818:
To James Bacon,
Lately from Meadville, Penn.
Not knowing where a letter will find you, I have taken this methods to inform you that your family have arrived safe at Marietta, O. and there shall continue till you come or send for them. I have understood that you was here about three weeks ago and that you left it, probably, in search of me and family. The cause of our not arriving sooner is, that we were detained three weeks by the ice in French Creek and eight days at Wellsburg, Va. before we could descend the river.
Any person who knows where the said James Bacon is, and can give him the above information, which will greatly relieve his family as well as his mind respecting them, will confer a great favor on them all.
Sally Bacon.
Marietta, Jan. 1, 1818.

American Friend, January 2, 1818:
Found,
On the bank of the Ohio river, about four miles above Marietta, a small red Morrocco Pocket-Book, containing a soldier’s discharge, by the name of Henry Shultz, belonging to Capt. James Hernes’ company 17th regiment U.S. Infantry, and was enlisted to serve during the war. The discharge is signed by Geo. Todd, Lieut. Colonel.
The above named Henry Shultz can have his discharge by applying to the Editor of the American Friend, and paying the expense.
Timothy Buell.
December 28th, 1817.

American Friend, January 16, 1818:
Ten Dollars Reward.
Lost, on Monday last, in the town of Marietta, a leather Pocket-Book, dressed with the hair on and rough made; containing about fifty-three dollars, in Bank notes, together with a receipt from Timothy Buell, for about forty cents, for a County tax.
Whoever has found said Pocket-Book, and will return it to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward.
Jonathan Amlin.
January 14, 181[8].

American Friend, January 30, 1818:
Ran Away
From the Subscriber, living in Waterford, on the 16th instant, Elizabeth Heath [on February 20, was printed as Elizabeth “Keath”] , a bound girl. This is to foreworn any person from harboring her, under the penalty of law. Any person delivering her to the subscriber and paying for this notice shall receive 12-1/2 cents.
Thomas Seely.
Jan. 21, 1818.

American Friend, May 8, 1818:
Stop Thief!
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on Sunday March the 29th, a black man named Harry, formerly owned by Capt. Compton, and Mr. Higgs of Wood county, Va. Said Harry is about fifty years of age, stout made, about five feet five or six inches high, generally wears a bushy grey beard, and is of a silent, sullen disposition, unless he has been drinking liquor. He had on a dark linsey Woolsey round jacket, buckskin pantaloons and very large shoes; he has likewise a bundle of summer clothing. When he went off, he stole a black mare, a brown surtout coat, an English musket with double sights, and several smaller articles. The mare has since been recovered. He will probably tarry at some of the towns on the Ohio, or proceed further back. The above reward will be paid for securing him, by
C. Schultz, Wood Co.
Near Marietta, Ohio.
May 7th, 1818.

American Friend, July 10, 1818:
One Cent Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, on the 5th instant, an apprentice to the blacksmith business, named Jesse Bradshaw.
All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account. Whoever will return the said apprentice shall be entitled to the above reward.
Joseph Glines.
Marietta, July 5, 1818.

American Friend, September 25, 1818:
Ten Dollars Reward.
Lost, on the evening of Friday the 17th inst. between the Store of Greene & Dodge and Duck Creek bridge, a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing 22 dollars, viz one 10 dollar note of the Steubenville Bank – one do. on the bank of Sandusky Bay, and about two dollars in small bills and silver – besides a number of papers, which will be of no benefit to any person except the subscriber, among which is a recipe for curing the Ague and fever.
Any person who has found the above pocket book, and will deposit the same with the editor of the America Friend, with its contents, or with Amos R. Harvey, shall receive the above reward.
James Maxwell.
Wellsburg, Va. Sept. 18, 1818

American Friend, October 2, 1818:
Run Away
From the subscriber on the 2d instant, a bound boy by the name of Rufus Cooley, aged seventeen years, of light complexion. This is to forwarn all persons from harboring or trusting him on penalty of the law. Whoever will return said boy shall receive twenty-five cents reward but no charges paid.
Isaac Peirce.
Orange, Athens County,
Aug 8, 1818.

American Friend, October 30, 1818:
Five Dollars Reward.
Lost, between Marietta and the house occupied by Mr. Wolcott on the Wooster road, on the 3d instant, a black morocco Pocket-Book, containing two notes of hand: one of fifty dollars, and one of two dollars and ninety-three cents, and between four and five dollars, principally in specie. Whoever has found the above pocket-book and will leave it with the editor of the American Friend, shall receive the above reward.
Isaac Worthington.
Wooster, Oct. 28, 1818

American Friend, December 18, 1818:
Notice.
The subscriber having taken up, in the Muskingum river, at Marietta, a little above the Steam Mill – a small Chest with money in it, papers, and wearing apparel, part of a Bed Stead, part of a Foot-Wheel and part of a Clock Reel, sometime last week. The owner is desired to come forward, pay for this advertisement, prove property and take it away.
Nathaniel Dodge.
Marietta, Dec. 17th, 1818.

American Friend, January 8, 1819:
Run away from the subscriber, on the 1st instant, an indented black boy, by the name of Sam Brigadier.
All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on penalty of the law.
Thomas Baker.
January 2d, 1819.

American Friend, January 15, 1819:
Husband Lost.
During last fall a person calling himself William Bigelow, came to our late residence in Kingston, Upper Canada and informed us that he had land in the State of Ohio. On account of the pressing solicitations of said Bigelow, my husband, David Laking, was induced to dispose of his little property in Upper Canada, and accompany said Bigelow to his lands. He accordingly disposed of his property and engaged a passage in the Steam Boat for himself and family, in company with said Bigelow. Mr. Laking being informed that the boat did not sail until eleven o’clock of the evening of its intended departure, went into the village of Kingston to transact some business. The boat however started at ten, and we were carried some hundreds of miles from him in a short time. In the meantime said Bigelow left us and we have not seen or heard from him since, and have ascertained that there is not a remote probability that he owned lands in the state of Ohio. Circumstances also induce us strongly to suspect that said Bigelow has purloined a Note of hand of $550 from my husband, against Isaac Tholman, of Herkimer county, State of New York. Since our departure from Kingston, all inquiries have proved fruitless, in ascertaining the fate of my husband and have concluded to tarry at this place (Marietta Ohio) with my family until I hear from him. The exertions of the Printers in the western States, to notify my husband of my present residence will be duly appreciated by a disconsolate wife.
Polly Laking.
Marietta, (O) Jan. 15th, 1819.

American Friend, March 12, 1819:
Run Away, on the 25th of February, 1819, a bound boy named James Bodkin, commonly called Tom Bodkin, in his 19th year, about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, a rolling walk like a sailor. Whoever apprehends said run-away and delivers him to me, residing on Tygert Creek, Wood County, Va. shall receive one cent reward.
John Melrose.
March 1, 1819

American Friend, April 16, 1819:
Once Cent Reward.
Run away from the subscriber an indented apprentice, by the name of Stephen H. Yale, any person apprehending said runaway and return him to me, at Marietta, shall be entitled to the above reward, but no charges.
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All persons are forbid purchasing or receiving a note of hand drawn by B. W. Juell and myself in favor of Isaac J. Hatch, as the same has been paid.
Stephen Shepard.
Marietta, April 15, 1819.

American Friend, October 15, 1819:
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Ran away from the Subscriber on the night of the 10th Instant, my black man Joseph, about fifty five years of age, about five feet six or seven inches high, stoops forward when walking, remarkably stiff in both of his knees, has a white speck in one of his Eyes, speaks slow and is rather forward, than otherwise, he has various suits of Clothes, which the subscriber cannot discribe at this time, he pretends to be a Doctor and is fond of playing the fiddle.
The above Reward will be given to any person that will apprehend said negro & deliver him to the subscriber in Wood County Virginia, or confine him in any Jail so that the subscriber can get him, and notifying him of the same; all reasonable charges will be paid.
Anthony Buckner.
Parkersburgh, Oct. 13, 1819.

American Friend, November 12, 1819:
Lost Husband.
Hamilton Lapham (if living) is hereby notified that Polly, his wife, is now in the town of Marietta, at the house of Joseph Morris, where she has resided since the 15th of December, 1818, during which time she has not had any communication from, nor tidings of her husband. From the last accounts had, he was on the Miami, in the township of Greenville and county of Dark. If he is dead or removed from that place, any person giving information thereof, by addressing a letter to Polly Lapham, Marietta, (O.) will confer a lasting obligation on his disconsolate wife and four small children.
Polly Lapham.
Marietta, Nov. 9th 1819.
Editors of papers throughout the State of Ohio are requested to give the above a gratuitous insertion and much oblige.
P.L.

American Friend, November 19, 1819:
Six Cents Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, on Saturday the 13th inst. an apprentice to the Wheel right and Fanning-mill business, by the name of Jonathan Blough, aged about twenty years. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on penalty of the law. The above reward will be given to any person who will return him, but no charges will be paid.
Joseph Dilley.
Belpre, Nov. 15th, 1819.

American Friend, November 19, 1819:
A Pocket-Book Found.
Found on Tuesday morning, the 9th inst. a Pocket Book, containing a small sum of money. The owner can have it again by applying to
Samuel Raneay.
Marietta, Nov. 15, 1819.

American Friend, November 26, 1819:
Six Cents.
And one basket of Shavings Reward.
Run away from the subscriber on the 21st inst. an indented apprentice to the Cabinet Making Business, by the name of Asahel Clark. He is about five feet nine inches high, fair complexion, and has a down look.
The above reward will be given to any person who will return the said apprentice, but no charges or thanks. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on penalty of the law.
Hugh Hill.
November 24, 1819.

American Friend, December 3, 1819:
Ranaway,
From the subscriber on the 28th ult. An indented apprentice by the name of John G. Torrence, he is about fifteen years of age, whoever will return the said boy shall receive six cents reward, but no charges paid, all persons are forbid harboring or trusting him upon their peril.
A. Warner.
Dec. 2

American Friend, December 3, 1819:
Information Wanted.
The subscriber wishes to hear from his son Lawrence Beck, who was taken away last spring from Marietta, Ohio, and took his rout to Pennsylvania, where he heard that his parents lived. Notice is therefore given to him, that his parents now reside near Lancaster, Ohio, and request him to write to them immediately, or give notice thereof to the Editor of the Ohio Eagle.
John Beck.
Nov. 25.

American Friend, December 10, 1819:
Lost.
A new, large, Great Coat, of a bottle green color, during the Court week of the last sitting of the common Pleas. Five Dollars will be paid to the finder by leaving the same at the house of Mr. Moses M’Farland, Marietta, or Mr. Humphrey Hook’s, Point Harmar.
December 7th, 1819.

American Friend, December 10, 1819:
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
Run away from the subscriber, living at Washington’s Bottom, on the Ohio river, in Wood County Virginia, Three Negro Men, viz:
Harry Streets, who run away in July last, for stealing bar iron. He is a middling sized fellow, about 36 years of age, somewhat yellow complected, middling wide mouth, and large eyes, has a scar above one of his eye brows about an inch long, he is knock kneed, stoops forward when he walks, and swings his hands like a sailor, steps much on his heels owing to some of his toes being off from his feet and being tender; one of his middle toes is quite gone into his foot and some of the rest apart is off. The other two fellows left this place on yesterday morning.
Arch is a young fellow about eighteen years of age, black complexion, wide mouth, middling thick lips, his upper lip rather thickest, he has a fresh scar on his jaw, now sore, occasioned by being bit in fighting, also an old scar, on one side of his forehead, as well as recollected, likewise a very large scar on one of his arms below his elbow, occasioned by the cut of an axe last summer.
Daniel is a fellow about 30 years of age somewhat of a yellow complexion he has had the tip end of his nose cut off, which may be seen by close examination, also, between his nostrils and cheek bone is a scar about the size of a 12-1/2 cents piece occasioned by an arrow from a bow; one of his upper foreteeth is out, perhaps the one next to his eye tooth, he has with him changes of dress, chiefly blue, and a pair of boots. Whoever will apprehend the said fellows and secure them in jail, or bring them to me, so that I can get them again, shall receive the above reward; or for either of them shall be paid in proportion, by me
Francis Keene.
December 9th, 1819.

American Friend, December 24, 1819:
A Lost Son.
On the 17th July I landed at Baltimore, from England, with a part of my family and immediately started for the western country – my son William Collis started at the same time for Pittsburgh, and we parted on our journey thence. After waiting at Pittsburgh sometime, I left that place for Marietta, O. where I now reside waiting intelligence from my son, whom I have not since heard from, and do not know where he is. If he is yet alive he will find me at Marietta, Ohio, to which place he is requested to write me immediately.
William Collis
Dec. 21, 1819.
Printers throughout the state of Ohio and the western part of Virginia, will confer a favor on me by giving the above a few insertions.
W. C.

American Friend, February 11, 1820:
Lost.
Sometime last January, between my house and Maj. John Clark’s, a Log-Chain – whoever has found it will confer a favor by letting me know it.
Jason R. Curtis.
Marietta, February 4th, 1820.

American Friend, February 25, 1820:
Stop the Canoe.
A large canoe broke loose from the landing at Marietta, on Friday evening the 18th inst. having on board the following articles, viz. Two great coats, one new saddle, one bushel of salt, one spade, two or three bags, a basket containing one slate, one almanac, two pound of salts, one pound of coffee, half a pound of ginger, and half a pound of pepper. Whoever may have taken up said canoe, and will send word to the editor of the American Friend, or to the subscribers at Newport shall be handsomely rewarded.
Isaac Larue.
Jacob Larue.
Feb. 19th, 1820.

American Friend, April 21, 1820:
Five Cents Reward.
Run away from the subscriber an indented apprentice, to the Tanning and Currying business, by the name of Tobias Boudinot, aged about 18 years, whoever will apprehend the said apprentice and return him to the subscriber shall receive the reward of five cents but no costs; All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on penalty of the law.
Daniel Protsman.
Marietta, April 18th 1820.

American Friend, May 5, 1820:
Three Hundred Dollars Reward!
Ran away from the subscriber, in Wood County, Virginia, on the 28th day of April, 1820, the following negroes, viz:
Jack, Rose & John.
Jack is a very handsome negro, about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a black complexion, erect in his appearance, and about 26 years of age – had on, when he absconded, a deep blue bearskin coat, &c.
Rose, the wife of Jack, is a likely woman of her age, about 5 feet 6 inches high, black complexion, hair tolerably long and tied at top, has holes in her ears but seldom wears rings, and about 36 years of age – had on, when she absconded, a blue cloth riding dress with white glass buttons.
John is about 5 feet 7 inches high, very black complexion, thick and well set – had on linen pantaloons, &c.
The above reward will be given to any person who will apprehend and deliver said slaves to me, at Parkersburgh, or two hundred dollars will be given if they are secured in jail so that I can get them.
George Neale.
May 2d. 1820.
The Editors of the Ohio Eagle, Lancaster, and Cincinnati gazette, are requested to insert the above three times, and forward their accounts to this office for payment.

American Friend, May 19, 1820:
Five Hundred Dollars Reward,
Ranaway from the subscribers in Clarksburg, Virginia, on the 6th of the present month, the following negro men, viz:
Martin and Sam.
Martin is a very handsome negro, about 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, compactly built, of a light black complexion, his teeth usually yellow from the chewing of tobacco, not talkative, erect in his appearance, and about 20 years of age. Had on when he absconded, a new fur hat, black cloth coatee, with woolen pantaloons, &c.
Sam is very black, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years of age, stoops in walking, has large white eyes, free and easy to talk, and while talking blows much from a Phthisical complaint, laughs readily, took a quantity of cloathing with him, and wore a white fur hat, blue and white roundabout and pantaloons. They have made their way into the State of Ohio, at the mouth of Fishing Creek, and perhaps will be found in the direction of Woodville, Barnsville, Mount Pleasant, St. Clairsville, Freeport, Cadiz and Cleveland; or they will turn thro’ Cambridge, by Coshocton, Mount Vernon, Upper Sandusky, by the way of Crogensville, to Canada; or from Sandusky to Perrysville and Detroit, into Canada.
The above reward of five hundred dollars will be paid to any person, who will apprehend and deliver said slaves to us, at Clarksburg, or three hundred dollars will be given if they are secured in any jail, so that we can get them again – or two hundred dollars will be given to any person who will particularly inform us, by letter or otherwise where they are, so that we get them again; which information shall by us be deemed confidential.
In the event of but one of them being recovered, on half of the above reward, upon the terms above mentioned, will be given.
Edward B. Jackson.
Jonathan Jackson.
April 10th 1820.

American Friend, August 25, 1820:
A Work Pocket Found.
A ladies Work Pocket, containing some valuable articles, was found by the Subscriber, on the 28th of June last, in the road a short distance below Marietta; The owner is requested to call on me in Ames township, Athens County, pay for this advertisement, and take the property.
John Bodwell,
August 19th, 1820

American Friend, March 16, 1821:
Six Cents Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 29th of January last, Nicholas Huff, a bound boy, sixteen years old, low and heavy built; all persons are hereby cautioned against harbouring or employing said boy on pain of a prosecution. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver him to me at my house, but no charges paid.
John A. Kinnaird.
March 3d, 1821

American Friend, May 4, 1821:
Six Cents and a Pound of Rags Reward.
Walked away, being too lazy to run, on the 1st inst. for the second time, an apprentice to the printing business, named John Swayze; He is about 20 years of age, very meddlesome and proud. Had on when he went away, a brown coat, black linsey pantaloons, a light yellow vest, and took with him sundry articles of clothing, with a black broad cloth coat pattern, – He is well known for his attachment to and intimacy with mountebanks, wire dancers, and strolling players, to whom he makes himself serviceable whenever opportunity offers, by snuffing candles, keeping door, turning the hand organ, &c.; and I am informed that he is now actually employed by one of this description of persons, on his way to the eastward. When overtaken on his first elopement, it was agreed, that he should remain three months longer in my service, and then get his freedom, pledging his word and honor, and giving his two brothers as security, that he would stay out the time agreed upon; in consequence of which, his indenture was given up to him; but having left me before that time expired, and deceived his brothers, the public may judge of his pretensions to integrity and veracity. The above reward will be paid for bringing him back, but no charges paid.
John Herman.
Lancaster, O. April 4, 1821.

American Friend, October 26, 1821:
Ran Away from the subscribers, on the 19th of September last, an indented apprentice, by the name of Lewis Mixer. All persons are forbid harboring said apprentice, on penalty of the law.
W. & J. E. Hall.
Marietta, Oct. 13, 1821.

American Friend, February 15, 1822:
Lost Catalogue.
If any person, who has taken books from the Universalian Library, has found a manuscript list of books, in any of them, they would much oblige the subscriber by returning it to the Library.
Griffin Greene.
Feb. 13th, 1822.

American Friend, April 26, 1822:
Advertisement.
Ran away from the subscriber, in Athens county, Troy township, the 9th day of April, a bound boy, Samuel Miller, about 16 years old, had on a factory sailor jacket, straw hat, two waistcoats, one linsey, one swansdown, buckskin overhalls, shoes and stockings. A reward of three cents, a drink of Cyder, and one potatoe, if taken up and brought to the subscriber, but no costs or charges paid, nor thanks given.
Kinsman Dutton.
April 25th, 1822.

American Friend, April 26, 1822:
Run Away
From me, on the 22d instant, my son Onesimus Bardmess, aged nineteen years; All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him, and from dealing with or employing him, under penalty of the law.
Henry Bardmess.
Fearing, April 23d, 1822

American Friend, May 17, 1822:
$5 Reward.
Ran Away from the subscriber during my absence from home an indented apprentice, by the name of Philip C. Henman, all persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy, on penalty of the law. The above reward will be given to any person who will return the said apprentice, to me, living in Lawrence township Washington County, Ohio.
Elisha Rose.
Lawrence, May 7th 1822.

American Friend, July 5, 1822:
$50 Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, living in Pendleton County, Virginia, on the 27th of April last, a negro man named Bartley. He is about 25 years old; 5 feet 9 inches high, active; not fleshy; handsome countenance, and of a pleasant disposition. He took with him a Rifle, with ammunition, steel flints, a butcher knife, and a bundle of homemade clothing. He had on a pale blue linsey hunting-shirt; and took with him several pair of cloth trowsers. The last time he was seen he was about half way between Pendleton County and Marietta, O. Afterwards it is not known which course he took; but supposed for some of the free states or Canada.
I will give the above reward and all reasonable expenses for the said negro, if delivered to me in Pendleton Co. or $50 if secured in any jail, and information given so that I can get him.
Johnson Pharis.
May 30th, 1822.

American Friend, February 22, 1823:
5 Cents Reward.
Whereas, Sarah Ann Russel, (indented to the subscriber by the Over Seers of the poor of Marietta,) having been summoned by the legal authority, to attend a trial at Waterford, on Friday the 14th inst. at the instance of her father, but under the injunction of returning again on the next day, and whereas the said Sarah Ann, has not yet returned to me, and I have understood was summoned away for the purpose of being detained, this is therefore to forewarn all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account on penalty of the law. Any person returning the said Sarah Ann, shall be entitled to receive the above reward, but no thanks.
Wm. Talbot.
Marietta, Feb. 19th 1823

American Friend, March 29, 1823:
50 dollars reward.
Run away from the subscriber, living above the mouth of Bull Creek, in Wood county, Virginia, on Saturday night the 22d inst. a negro man named Tom.
He is about 20 years old; 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; slender made; dark complexion; active, but not talkative; he has a scar under his chin about 2 inches long – had on a hunting shirt of a dirty yellow; a green roundabout of cotton and wool, a black under jacket, lined with brown flannel – a pair of overalls of the same stuff as his hunting shirt, patched, and a furr hat, the rim of which was torn in slits. Any person who will return the above negro to me in Virginia, shall be entitled to receive fifty dollars reward; or secure him in any jail, so that I can get him again, shall receive twenty-five dollars.
Solomon Harness.
March 24th, 1823.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, April 22, 1824:
Lost,
On the evening of the 19th instant, a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing seventy four dollars in notes of the United States’ Bank, of the Union Bank of Georgetown, and of the Bank of Marietta, with papers of no value to any person but the subscriber. Any person who will return the pocket-book and its contents shall be liberally rewarded by
John Merrill.
Marietta, April 20th, 1824.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, May 13, 1824:
A Card.
As the subscriber, a few weeks since notified the public of the loss of his pocket-book, containing the sum of 74 dollars in paper, describing it to the best of his recollection – and also the other papers contained in the said pocket-book; and whereas there has been sufficient evidence of its having been found, from the circumstance of the papers having been returned and hung upon the latch of his door on the morning of the 5th inst. without either the pocket-book or the money, he takes this method to express to the finder his gratitude for the kindness he has evinced and the high opinion he entertains of, at least, the small portion of honesty possessed by his friend and well-wisher. As he is about to leave the town for a short period, he sincerely requests the finder to come and take a receipt for the papers he has so carefully returned, and, if he chooses, to return a part of the money, either as a donation, or on loan, to bear his expenses, all of which may be done by hanging upon the latch of his door.
John Merrill.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, May 27, 1824:
One Dollar Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, living in Wooster Washington county, Ohio, on Friday the 21st inst., an indented apprentice, named Levi Shaw, in the fourteenth year of his age; small of his age, blue eyes, brown hair, left handed; wore away a light brown flannel jacket and trowsers, snuff-coloured woolen vest, woolen shirt, and large wool hat. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said boy on penalty of the law. Whoever will return said boy shall receive the above reward and the thanks of
David Deming.
Wooster, May 24, 1824.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, June 24, 1824:
Six Cents Reward.
Run away from the subscriber about the 20th of April last, an indented apprentice, by the name of Margaret Carl. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting her on my account on penalty of the law. Any person who will return her to the subscriber shall receive 6 cents reward.
James Leget.
Waterford, June 17, 1824.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, December 24, 1824:
Stop A Horse.
Made his escape, from the Steam Boat, “Highland Laddy,” on the night of the 18th December, near the foot of Long Bottom, on the Ohio River – A Grey Horse, somewhat speckled, fourteen or fifteen hands high, and 8 or 9 year old, supposed to have part of the halter about his neck.
Whoever, will leave said horse with Mr. Samson Cole, Tavern Keeper Marietta, shall be suitably rewarded.
Joshua Seney.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, June 10, 1825:
Mr. Prentiss – Sir,
You will recollect that in July last, a woman passed down this river on a Divine Mission, warning the people to “Flee from the wrath to come.” This singular person whom I shall call the Female Missionary, attracted the curiosity of people where ever she called, and learning from her, her former place of residence, I was induced to write to the Post Master of the town, and have received the enclosed answers, both from her husband and the Post Master – and by the earnest request of several of my neighbors I have consented (should you think proper) to have it published in your paper.
Respectfully yours, &c.
Willard Greene.
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Hardwick, Nov. 28, 1824.
Mr. Willard Greene,
Sir – I improve the moment to answer a letter presented me by Mr. Cutler, Post Master of the Town of Hardwick; and would immediately proceed to answer your interrogations, respecting the woman of whom you wrote. This woman is my companion; her statement to you concerning her family was perfectly correct she was formerly a very regular minded person, quite reserved in her converse, rather of a diffident turn; she was an agreeable partner, a tender parent, a pious and excellent inhabitant, until some three years since when she embraced an idea, the Lord called her to go forth and warn the people in the manner she now does. Every argument and entreaty possible was used to dissuade her from the undertaking but to no purpose, her mind appeared to be intensely bent on the enterprise. The true cause of this singular circumstance was hard to be understood, and still remains a question, but it is the general opinion of people, she is partially deranged. This is in short all the information I can give you respecting this singular person, who excited the curiosity of her acquaintance as much as of strangers. Accept my sincere thanks, for your benevolent favor in giving me information of this person.
Yours, with gratitude and esteem,
Samuel Britten.
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Hardwick, Nov. 29th, 1824.
Sir – Your letter dated Sept. 4th and mailed at Point Harmer, O. October 26th was received the 15th, inst. I gave it immediately to Mr. Britten who has given you an answer.
I hope and desire, should the woman ever be in your vicinity again, she could be influenced to return here to her friends, who are respectable.
I am sir yours,
Saml. E. Cutler, P.M.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, July 15, 1825:
$500 Reward!
Mr. John W. Hundley, will give five hundred dollars for the apprehending and delivering to him at his Farm in Jefferson County Kentucky, (about six miles from Louisville) his Negro Man Named Ben, who ran away on the 17th of April, last, about 26 or 27 years of age 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, yellow complected, very stoutly made has a down look when spoken to, a little stooped shouldered – his clothing not particularly recollected but it is believed that he will be well dressed, and is highly probable he may have a spurious free pass in his possession. No particular marks known or recollected.
July 12th, 1825.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, July 15, 1825:
Six Cents and Cut Nail Reward.
Ran away the 18th of June an apprentice to the Carpenter business, being about seventeen years of age, five feet nine or ten inches high. Had on when he went away one shirt, Black Waistcoat, and Coperas cheap pair of pantaloons, Any person taking up said Abraham Perry, and conveys him to me shall receive the above reward but no charges paid.
Nathaniel Petty
Washington County, Waterford Township
State of Ohio.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, September 9, 1825:
Notice.
John Ferris, an Indented apprentice has run away from the subscriber – one cent will be paid and no more for delivering him to me – But no other charges, all persons whatever are warned not to harbour him.
Isaac Humphreys.
Warren township 28th Aug 1825.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, October 14, 1825:
Notice.
Mathew Allison, an indented apprentice ran away from the Subscribers about the 1st of September – Six Cents will be given and no more for delivering him to us, but no other charges, all persons whatever are warned not to harbor or trust him on our account.
Margarett Alexander,
& James Alexander
October 6th, 1825.

American Friend, & Marietta Gazette, November 4, 1825:
Lost.
On the 28th ult. A red morocco Pocket Book, containing six dollars in bank bills, and other paper – which the finder is requested to take good care of. Whoever will return it with the contents shall be entitled to one dollar.
Ephraim Emerson.
Marietta, Nov. 1, 1825.