Exhibits – Escaped Ads New Hampshire

The following page provides an opportunity to see images of the actual ads in the Escaped Ads New Hampshire data set, separated by escapee classification. Ads of special interest such as repeat subscribers are added within some of the classification sections as well. Scroll through to see examples of different escape ads, find avenues for further research and see what clippings of the New Hampshire Sentinel looked like from 1800 to 1815.

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Contractual Worker

Examples of ads publishing the escape of an individual classified in the data set as a contractual worker.

Repeat Subscriber

Ono Cass, a subscriber from Westmoreland, New Hampshire posted two advertisements in the Sentinel between 1800 and 1815. The first for Nathan M. Daniels (1808) and the second for Carlton Bryant (1812). Both men were described by Ono Cass as indented apprentices. Note the difference in descriptions between the two including a reward and age description for Nathan M. Daniels. Further research would need to be done to understand the circumstances causing two individuals to leave their apprenticeship with Ono Cass, however it is an interesting finding in the data. Also note that this case study is making the assumption that this is the same subscriber.

Kin

Examples of ads publishing the escape of an individual classified in the data set as kin.

Repeat Subscriber

Peter Rice, a subscriber from Swanzey, New Hampshire posted two advertisements in the Sentinel between 1800 and 1815. Assuming this is the same Peter Rice residing in Swanzey, three of his children left Peter Rice’s guardianship between September of 1810 and September of 1811. Further research needs to be conducted would need to be done to understand the circumstances causing three children to leave the home of Peter Rice, and presents an interesting case study for understanding life in nineteenth century New Hampshire.

Repeat Subscriber

Asa Hancock, a subscriber from Surry, New Hampshire posted two ads in the Sentinel between 1800 and 1815. Both ads describe a woman he describes as Abigail. Assuming this is the same Abigail, this is an interesting avenue for further research to further understand her story line. Notice the way in which Abigail is described by Asa Hancock.

Financial Dependents

Examples of ads publishing the escape of an individual classified in the data set as a financial dependent. Note the use of terms like “selectmen” and “overseers of the poor” to describe subscribers.

Incarcerated

Examples of ads publishing the escape of an individual classified in the data set as incarcerated.

Military Deserters

Examples of ads publishing the escape of an individual classified in the data set as military deserters.

Unlisted

Examples of ads publishing the escape of an individual classified in the data set as unlisted. Note the lack of description about the individual.

A Marriage Dispute?

On July 19, 1800, Benjamin Graves posted an ad about his wife leaving his place of residence. Several days later, on July 23, a woman named Molley (note the spelling difference) Graves posted an ad cautioning others against trusting a man named Benjamin Graves. Making the assumption that these are the same people, this is a very interesting case study. First of all, this is a rare instance of a woman posting an ad in the paper. Comparing the descriptions given by both Molly and Benjamin about one another. This emphasizes that these ads represent one person’s truth- the subscribers. It is important to remember that there is no one truth presented in these ads. Molley Graves escapee classification is listed as unlisted because taken alone, her ad does not explain her relation to Benjamin Graves.

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