Description
"Runaway Notice - Was committed to jail in the county of Harrison, in the town of Bethany, on the 6th day of September 1850, a runaway slave; a Negro man calling his name Sim, 5 feet and 5 inches high, 25 or 26 years old, with a small scar on the forehead. Had on a black fur hat about half worn, two linen pants, cotton shirt, and old calico frock coat. Says he belongs to Jack Vineyard of Platte County. The owner of said slave is here by notified, to make application and pay charges for said slave, within 3 months from this date, otherwise he will be sold on Monday the 9th day of December next 1850, at the courthouse door in the town of Bethany, to the highest bidder for cash, in accordance with the statute in such cases made and provided. William R. Allen, Sheriff of Harrison County, Missouri, Bethany Missouri, September 12, 1850.
(Researcher's note: The 1850 Platte County Census does not list a Jack Vineyard but does list a Jesse Vineyard and John W. Vineyard.)Date(s) of Creation
9/12/1850