Skip to main content

Runaway - Henry Barnett, 1857

About

About
Runaways

Media Items

Media Items
Media Items
ItemID
wmsl363
IDEntry
8542
Creator
Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Date
1857-06-10
Collection Location
Washington County Free Library
Coverage
Western Maryland, 1800-1864
Body

Runaway.
Was committed to the Jail of Washington County, on Friday, 5 th June inst., a Negro Man calling himself HENRY BARNETT, is 5 feet 8 inches high, of copper color and blind of one eye – says he belongs to William Linn, Prince Williams County, Virginia. – The owner of the above property, is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with according to law.

B. A. GARLINGER, Sheriff
June 10, 1857.

Nat. Intelligencer, Easton Gazette and Baltimore Clipper insert 3 times and send bills to Sheriff.