South Carolina Gazette
The South Carolina Gazette was an early South Carolina Newspaper being publication in 1732. The ESCN Database Reports Surname Search Service provides Surname, First name or Initial, City or County of Residence, Occupation, Article Type and Publication Date.
The following articles or advertisements were taken from the South Carolina Newspaper microfilm archives.
June 4, 1750 - To be sold
to the highest bidder on the 3rd day of July next, in Charles-Town, a parcel of
Indian dressed deer skins and some beaver skins. Also, the same day, at the
Congarees, 14 head of pack horses and mares with their tackling, belonging to the estate
of John Gunrod late Indian trader to the Cherokees, for ready money.
Robert Goudey, Administrator
February 24, 1757 - Jewellers and Goldsmiths work made, mended, and sold by William Goudey, at Capt. Robert (?) Raddeley's next door to Mr. Elija Poinsett's: Ladies and gentlemen who please to employ him, may depend on his utmost endeavours to oblige them, by completing their work to their satisfaction.
September 29. 1757 - South Carolina. Whereas Maurice Callaghan, of the said Province, hath exhibited his petition to the Chief Justice and Assistant Justices of the Court of the Common Pleas, setting forth, that he is in Custody of the Provost-Marshal of this Providence, upon a Capias ad Respondendum, at the Suit of Robert Gouedy, Indian-Trader, for a debt to him justly due; and that he is ready and willing to make Surrender, upon Oath, to any One or more of his Creditors, in Trust for the Rest, all and singular his Estate, both real and personal, a List or Schedule whereof is annexed to his said Petition; and praying to be admitted to the Benefit of the Acts of the General Assembly of this Province, made for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors: It is therefore ordered, that the said Robert Gouedy, and all others to whom the said Petitioner is any Ways indebted, be, and they are hereby summoned, and have Notice to appear, at the usual Place of Judicature in Charles-Town, at the Meeting of the Court of Common Pleas which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, to show Cause, if any they have, why the said Petitioner should not have the Prayer of his Petition granted.
December 8, 1759 - To be sold at public vendue, at the usual place in Charles-Town, for ready money, on Thursday the 20th December next; All the estate of Elizabeth Ross, widow, deceased, consisting of four young slaves, two wenches, and two boys, and some old household goods: The property not to be alter'd till the money is paid -- All persons that have demands against the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested by that time to William Gowdey and Lucina Gowdey, Admin.
February 23, 1760 - Run
away from the subscriber the 9th instant, a negro wench named Bess, formerly in the
possession of Mrs. Susannah Barlow, deceased, had on when she went away, a blue
negro cloth coat and jacket. Whoever apprehends the said negro, and delivers her to
me, shall receive 20 Shillings(?) reward. But whoever harbours, employs or conceals the
said wench, may depend on being prosecuted according to ? and any person giving
information of her being harboured, shall on conviction of the offender, receive 10
Shillings(?) reward. William Gowdey.
N.R. As she was bred in Charles-Town and always lived in it, she is supposed to be
harboured in or about it.
January 7, 1764 - Run away the 2nd of December, a sturdy negro wench named Molly, has a scar or bump upon her upper lip, somewhat blue eyes, speaks very thick but fluently; had on a white negro cloth jacket and coast, shoes and stockings, and has taken a blanket with her. Whoever apprehends the said wench, and delivers her to me or to the warden of the work-house, shall receive Fifty Shillings and whoever will give information of her being harboured or employed, so that the offender may be brought to justice, shall receive Ten Pounds rewards: And as I have reason to think, the will not scruple to disguise herself as a man, in order to get on board some vessel; all matters of ourward ? vessels, as well as coasters (?), are hereby cautioned against receiving said wench on board their vessels, on any pretence whatsoever. William Gowdey
April 27, 1765 - Robert Goudy, of Ninety-Six, advises me of two horses delivered him as strays, a bay gelding, about 14 hands high, supposed 10 years old, branded on the near buttock 3 B (?), and one white horse about thirteen and an half hands high, supposed 13 years old, branded on the near buttock W F, in one. The property to said horses, must be proved before.
April 27, 1765 - Has imported in the Two Friends, Captain Ball, from London, a neat assortment of jewellery an silver work, consisting of a variety of paste, mock garnets and other necklaces and earrings in setts, gold earrings set with three drops, single drops and without drops, gold earwire diamond and common stone finger rings, fine Mocoa, pebble and other stone sleeve buttons in gold, silver, knee and stock buckles, bosom hearts.........(the advertisement lists a variety of other items). William Gowdey
November 24, 1759 -
Article concerns Robert Goudy, of Ninety-Six and the Cherokees. Robert Goudy
Miscellaneous Information
William Gowdey of Charleston, South Carolina advertised
frequently concerning Jewelery/Goldsmith, Sales, and General Imports and Goods.
There is some notices concerning runaway slaves. Robert Goudey is listed as Merchant
and has articles concerning Indians, Financial Affairs and Debts.
ESCN DATABASE UPDATES
YEAR 1772
GOWDEY, Robert (Ninety Six District, SC), Grand Juror.....Public Notice,
12/17/1772
Article Subjects: Courts, Penalties, and Fees Or Fines.
GOWDEY, Robert (Ninety Six District, SC), Grand Juror.....Public Notice,
12/31/1772
Article Subjects: Courts, Law Enforcement, and Laws & Statues.
YEAR 1773
GOWDEY, Robert
GOWDEY, Robert (Ninety Six District, SC), Grand Juror.....Public Notice,
01/07/1773
Article Subjects: Courts, Law Enforcement, and Penalties.
GOWDEY, Robert (Ninety Six District, SC), Grand Juror.....Public Notice,
05/17/1773
Article Subjects: Courts, Grievances, and Laws & Statues.
GOWDEY, William
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
03/22/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let and Lodgings.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
03/29/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let and Lodgings.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
04/05/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let and Lodgings.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
04/12/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
04/19/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
04/26/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/03/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/03/1773
Article Subjects: Sales/General and Slavery.
4 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Skills noted.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/10/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/17/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Slavery.
4 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Skills noted.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/24/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Slavery.
4 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Skills noted.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/31/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
05/31/1773
Article Subjects: Sales/General and Slavery.
4 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Skills noted.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
06/07/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Commercial Property.
GOWDEY, William (address unknown), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
06/07/1773
Article Subjects: Sales/General and Slavery.
4 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Skills noted.
GOWDEY, William (Charleston, SC), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement,
06/14/1773
Article Subjects: Rent Or Let, Lodgings, and Slavery.
4 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Skills noted.
YEAR 1774
GOUEDY, Robert
GOUEDY, Robert (Ninety Six District, SC), Grand Juror.....Public Notice,
01/17/1774
Article Subjects: Laws & Statues, Grievances, and Thefts & Robberies.
GOUEDY, Robert (Ninety Six, SC), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement, 04/11/1774
Article Subjects: Captures, Runaways, and Slavery.
1 Slave(s). Slave origin unknown. Slave Names: Bram
GOUEDY, Robert (Ninety Six District, SC), Grand Juror.....Public Notice,
12/12/1774
Article Subjects: Grievances, Religion, and Liberty.
GOWDEY, William
GOWDEY, William (Charleston, SC), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement, 10/31/1774
Article Subjects: Name Reference only in JOHNSTON General Advertisement.
GOWDEY, William (Charleston, SC), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement, 12/05/1774
Article Subjects: Name Reference only in JOHNSTON General Advertisement.
GOWDEY, William (Charleston, SC), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement, 12/12/1774
Article Subjects: Name Reference only in JOHNSTON General Advertisement.
GOWDEY, ???
GOWDEY, ??? (Charleston, SC), Occupation unknown.....General
Advertisement, 07/25/1774
Article Subjects: Name Reference only in WILSON General Advertisement.