December 10, 1761 and November 28, 1761

Absconded from his Bail, about two Months ago, A certain Dodley McQueed, between 30 and 40 Years of Age, an Irishman, and talks much on the Brogue₁ and very hard of hearing: Had on when he went away, a darkish Broadcloth Coat, Camblet Jacket, Leather Breeches, with white and Check Shirts; has been in the Army to the Northward, and perhaps may change his Name and Cloathing. As the Subscriber is like to be a great loser by him, if not found, any well disposed Person that will send him to Lancaster Goal, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges; if taken 100 Miles from the Borough of Lancaster, shall have Five Pounds, paid by DAVID DAVIS, Shopkeeper living on Paxton Road, in Earl Township, Lancaster County.

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March 4, 1762

FIFTEEN POUNDS Reward.

Absconded from their Bail, and considerably in Debt for Store Goods, a certain Dowdle McQuead, an Irishman, speaks with the Brogue, and went away about the 1st of October last, is a thick set Man, about 35 Years of age, and been in the King's Service to the Northward; had on a darkish Broadcloth Coat, with Hair Buttons, a Camblet Jacket, and Leather Breeches, but perhaps may change his Clothes and Name, has no Trade, and can neither read nor write, is much given to Drink.  Also a slender young Lad, named William Bidner, a Dutchman, speaks good English, has been in the Army to the Eastward, went away about the First of November; had on a Chocolate coloured Coat, with a white Lining, and carved Pewter Buttons, a Camblet Jacket, and Thickset Breeches, has a thin Visage, and commonly wears his Hat cock'd, and his Hair tied behind, can work at the Joiner and Carpenter's Trade. Whoever secures them, or either of them, in Philadelphia or Lancaster Goals, shall have the above Reward for both, or Seven Pounds Ten Shillings for each, paid by the Subscriber, Shopkeeper, living in Earl Township, Lancaster County, on the Road from Philadelphia to Harris's Ferry, called Paxton Road. DAVID DAVIS.

N.B. They both had Money with them, but no Horses. Said Davis will be a great Loser by them, if they are not taken.

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August 29, 1765
Trenton Goal, August 19, 1765

A Servant Lad was taken up at Trenton, named Barney McQuoid, who says he belongs to David Hurley, within two Miles of Haddonfield, Gloucester County; his Master is desired to come and take him away, or else he will be sold out the 30th of September, for the Charges, by GEORGE BROWN, Goal keeper.