Abraham Freehold Accused of Murder in 1761

2005-05-12 10:26:15Z

October 22, 1761:
July 11, 1761, Shippensbourg
Whereas the Wife of the Subscriber was most inhumanely MURDERED on the first Day of the date hereof: and as it is supposed to be done by the after-mentioned Persons, viz. Abraham Freehold and Robert Brown; The said Abraham Freehold is about 5 feet 5 inches high; 35 years of Age, of a dark Complexion, down Look, and one Shoulder higher than the other; had on a Regimental Coat, blue faced with red. Robert Brown, about 5 feet 6 inches high, or a pale Complexion, long Visage, and long pale Hair; wore a Thicklet Coat, of a Snuff Colour; he is a about 19 or 20 years of Age. Any Person or Persons apprending and securing said Persons, so as they may be brought to Justice, shall have Twenty Pounds for earch, or Forty Pounds for both, paid by me,
SAMUEL SELLERS

N.B. Freehold is a Deserter from the Jersey Regiment. Brown was formerly a Soldier in the Pennsylvania Regiment, and was waiting-Man to Lieutenant-Colonel George Armstrong.

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Runaway Women, Elopements And Other Miscreant Deeds, As Advertised In The Pennsylvania Gazette - 1728 -1789. (together with a few abused wives and unfortunate children)." Compiled by Judith Ann Highley Meier. Published by Closson Press. 1993. Page 33.
Joyce

Abraham Freehold in 1761

BasketLady420 — 2005-05-12 04:54:32Z

Cf.: July 2, 1761
Whereas a certain Abraham Freehold, alias William Roaney, did, on Monday, the 8th Inst., inlist as a private Soldier with Col. Samuel Hunt, of the New-Jersey Regiment, but pretending to have a Wife and Family near the Sign of the Buck, in Bucks County, hired a Horse, Bridle and Saddle of Benjamin Ketchem, living in Hopewell, with Intent to take Leave of his said Family; but, upon Enquiry, it appears he was an Imposter, having no Family near the Place: He is of pretty short Stature, has black Hair, one shoulder appears to be a little higher than the other, having been broke: He is an Irishman, and may be about 25 years of Age. He has often changed his Name, and was punished as a Deserter from the Pennsylvania Forces in the year 1756. The Horse hi is gone off with is about 14 Hands and an Half high, 6 years old, a dark Sorrel; is bald faced, and is a natural Pacer. He was seen last Monday night in Philadelphia. Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and secures him in any Goal, shall receive Five Pounds Reward; and if the Horse is secured also, so that the Owner may have him again, Nine Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid by
Col. Hunt, and Benjamin Ketchem.

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Runaway Women, Elopements And Other Miscreant Deeds, As Advertised In The Pennsylvania Gazette - 1728 -1789. (together with a few abused wives and unfortunate children)." Compiled by Judith Ann Highley Meier. Published by Closson Press. 1993. Page 34.
Joyce

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Abraham Freehold Accused of Murder in 1761

Abraham Freehold in 1761