Skip to navigation STORE SUBSCRIPTION EBOOKS BLOG CONTACT MY ACCOUNT $89.20 4 items Home / Store / Colonial / “can tell an ample story”: New-England Runaways, 1769-1773 “can tell an ample story”: New-England Runaways, 1769-1773 $45.00 Author: Boyle, Joseph Lee Publication Date: 2021 Pages: viii, 328 pp. ISBN: 9780806359267 “can tell an ample story”: New-England Runaways, 1769-1773 quantity Add to cart Item #: 8154 Categories: Colonial, Immigration, Newspapers, US-New England Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description This work marks Joseph Lee Boyle’s third volume of colonial New England runaways, as identified in contemporary newspaper ads. (The first two volumes covered the period 1704-1754 and 1755-1768, respectively.) The majority of the individuals in this compilation are runaway servants and slaves, but a number are runaway apprentices, both men and women, and military deserters, with horse thieves, counterfeiters, burglars, jail breakers, an occasional murderer, and other lowlifes represented, as well as quite a few allegedly errant spouses. This volume also contains ads for runaways who did not originate in New England but who had connections there. A number of the runaways were skilled, including butchers, bakers, coopers, carpenters, blacksmiths, shoemakers, and tailors, no doubt reflecting the region’s more urban economy. Some were well described, some not at all. Indented servant John Folsom “had a remarkable homely Countenance.” Sarah Kelly, in describing the woman who ran away with her “loving husband,” referred to that woman’s “short flat Nose, like the Nose of a Skunk, with a scalded Head, has the Itch, and is lousey, very much given to lying and whoring.” This compilation lists all individuals mentioned. If an individual is listed with more than one name, all the names appear in the index. Mr. Boyle examined 28 newspapers from New England to Maryland, including The Boston News-Letter, The Boston Post-Boy, The Boston Gazette, The Connecticut Courant, The Connecticut Gazette, The Massaxhusetts Spy, The New Hampshire Gazette, The Pennsylvania Gazette, The New York Gazette, and The Maryland Gazette. Each ad conveys a number of details about the runaway and his/her master, including names and aliases of the runaway, physical description, personality quirks if any, location in New England (including the future states of Vermont and Maine), and where to contact the advertiser. In all, this book contains about 1,200 ads and names over 2,200 persons with connections to colonial New England. Search Our Catalog Product Format Filter by Region Filter by Subject Filter by Time Period New Search Blog Categories Blog Categories Select Category American History Author Interviews Book Reviews Genealogy Pointers Genealogy Tips History New Book Releases News Promotions Uncategorized Featured Products Finding Early Connecticut Vital Records $39.96 – $60.00 Affiliates | Sell Genealogical.com Titles Online Login Register Terms of Service Frequently Asked Questions Useful Links Home About FAQ Blog Shipping & Returns Privacy Policy View Catalog Hours & Info 3600 Clipper Mill Rd #229 Baltimore, MD 21211 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday; closed Monday, Wednesday, & Friday through Sunday (including federal holidays). Contact Us Sign Up for Genealogy Pointers Newsletter Receive Genealogy News and Tips from our experts. First Name Last Name Email (required) * Yes, I would like to receive emails from Genealogical.com. (You can unsubscribe anytime) By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Genealogical Publishing Company, 3600 Clipper Mill Rd Ste 229, Baltimore, MD, 21211, http://www.genealogical.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact Genealogical.com | Copyright 2019 - All Rights Reserved