NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS: ST. JOHN'S PARISH ITEMS: 1763-1769


The following items were transcribed from early editions of the Georgia Gazette, published in Savannah.

June 2, 1763: To Be Sold
A Tract of Land, containing 600 acres, fit for indigo, rice, or corn, pleasantly situated upon the south side of Medway river, within three or four miles of the town of Sunbury. Whoever inclines to purchase this tract, may be informed of the conditions of sale by applying to Lewis Johnson.
June 30, 1763: To Be Sold
A very valuable TRACT of LAND, containing 100 acres, in St. Andrew's parish within two miles of Darien, known by the name of Clapboard Bluff. Any person inclinded to purchase the same may apply to Messrs. Dunbar, Young and Simpson in Sunbury, or to the subscriber in Savannah. John Perkins
September 22, 1763: To Be Sold
To be sold at Sunbury on Monday next, by order of the Court of Vice Admiralty, Several barrels of damaged rice, and two hundred barrels of good rice. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale by Thomas Vincent, M.C.A.
February 16, 1764: The Brigantine Adventure
For Philadelphia, The Brigantine Adventure, Thomas Daw, master, now lying at Sunbury, will sail in three weeks. For freight or passage apply to Mr. Williams at Sunbury, or the master on board. Feb. 1, 1764.
March 29, 1764: Holzendorff and Carell
Holzendorff and Carell, Saddlers, Give notice, that they have entered into partnership in a shop at Sunbury, which will be opened on Monday next, where saddlery of all sorts will be made and mended on the most reasonable terms. Those who employ them may depend on good work and the utmost dispatch. An apprentice is wanted for said partnership.
March 29, 1764: Andrew Darling and Company
Andrew Darling and Company have imported in the last vessels from Europe, an assortment of European and East India goods, suitable for the place and season. They have also West-India and Northward Rum, Wine, Salt, &c. &c. which they will sell on the most reasonable terms at their store at Sunbury, late Messrs. Dunbar, Young and Simpson's. Sunbury, March 27th, 1764.
April 19, 1764: Runaway
Runaway from the subscriber in Sunbury two months ago, a NEGROE GIRL, about 16 years old, Guiney born, speaks English tolerable well, had on when she went away a coat and wrapper of white plains; she was taken about three weeks ago at Ogechee ferry, from whence she made her escape again with handcuffs on. Whoever will deliver her to Mr. Frederick Holzendorff, saddler in Savannah, or to me in Sunbury, shall have half a guinea reward. Thomas Cater, April 4, 1764.
October 25, 1764: Tracts of Land
On Tuesday the 30th inst. will be sold at vendue, at Mr. Osgood's Meeting-house, the following tracts of land belonging to the estate of the late Edmund Tannatt, Esq. deceased, viz. Five Hundred acres between the rivers Midway and Newport, on a southern branch of the river Midway bounded on the south-east by the said river, and south-west by William Baillou and Richard Hazard. 500 acres in the district of Newport, bounded easterly by Thomas and William Carr, north-west by Josiah Osgood and Joseph Winn, south-west by William Peacock, and south-east by James Read. Credit will be given to the 1st day of January next, giving security is required. William Ewen, Vendue-master.
May 16, 1765: European and East Indian Goods
Andrew Darling and Company, have imported in the Polly and Betsey, Capt. Brewton, a complete assortment of European and East-India Goods, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, which they will sell at their store in Sunbury on the most reasonable terms. They have also to dispose of, Vidonia and Fyal wine, Northward and West-India rum, and muscovado sugar.
May 23, 1765: For Sale at Sunbury
For sale at Sunbury, on Tuesday the 28th of May, a parcel of about FIFTY LIKELY SLAVES, all in perfect health, and picked out of several large cargoes from Gambia. Sunbury, May 20, 1765, Andrew Darling and Co.
August 8, 1765: To be Sold a Bargain
To be Sold a Bargain, Four town lots in Sunbury, known by the numbers 247, 248, 359 and 360, the two last with improvements, consisting of a good new house, and all other necessary buildings and fences in good order, with several bearing fruit trees. Also, a tract of good hickory, oak, and pine land, containing 250 acres, within three miles and a half of Sunbury, with a house, stable, poultry-house, and well. Credit to be given till the first of January next, and the interest discounted paying cash. For further particulars enquire of Mr. Josiah Bacon, or of the subscriber in Savannah, where the titles may be seen. Frederick Holzendorff, N.B. As said Holzendorff has broke up his shop at Midway, he entreats all those indebted to him for saddlery sold there to pay their respective accounts to Mr. Josiah Bacon, or to him in Savannah, by the 25th day of November next, as it will be of great service to him, and their goodness in so doing shall be acknowledged by their humble servant, who has always been ready to serve them, and still will from Savannah. Great care and diligence will always be used to satisfy all that will be so good as to favour him with their custom. He has to dispose of, extraordinary neat blue fringed side saddles and furniture, mens saddles, pistol cases, &c. Chairs, worsted chair reins and all kinds of saddlery done as usual at a cheap rate, for cash or short credit, at his shop opposite Mrs. Minis's in Savannah.
August 15, 1765: Lost
Lost, on Saturday the 3d instant, between Savannah and Sunbury, A SMALL WAFER BOX, containing two plain gold rings, one of them has engraved on it S.B., one stone ring, one pair ear-rings, and a Portugal silver piece value 3s. 6d. Whoever has found the same, and delivers it to the printer of this paper, shall be handsomely rewarded.
September 26, 1765: To be Sold
To be Sold, on Thursday the 10th day of October next, at the Watch house in Savannah, for ready money only, ONE TOWN LOT in Sunbury, known by the number 78, on which is a small commodious dwelling-house, the property of Nathaniel Yates, and taken in execution by Matt. Roche, Prov. Mar. , Savannah, Sept. 7, 1765.
June 11, 1766: Bakes Bread and Biscuit
The subscriber hereby gives notice to the publick, That he BAKES BREAD and BISCUIT, at his house opposite to the Dutch church. He will also bake every day between 11 and 1 o'clock any thing for dinner that may be sent to him; and hopes to give entire satisfaction to those who may employ. Joseph Williams. All persons in and near Sunbury indebted to said Williams are desired to settle their accounts immediately with him in Savannah, or with M. Lawson in Sunbury, otherwise they may expect to be sued without distinction.
August 6, 1766: To be Sold
To be sold, on Saturday the 30th day of August, at the Exchange in Savannah, for ready money only, A TRACT of LAND, containing about 200 acres, marshes and included, about five miles from Sunbury, on which two saw mills are erected. Also, ONE TOWN LOT in Sunbury, oh which is a good dwelling-house inhabited by Mr. Rutherfurd; and also, a FEW FURNITURE, ONE HORSE, and ONE COW and CALF, which are to be sold at the house of Mr. Abraham Williams. The whole the property of the said Abraham Williams, and taken in execution by Matt. Roche, Prov. Mar., Sunbury, 31st July, 1766
December 3, 1766: Brought to the Work House
Brought to the Work House, a NEGROE FELLOW named GEORGE, says he belongs to Robert Miller in Sunbury; he is well-set, middle-sized, of a dark complexion and round fac'd, has on an old white negroe cloth jacket and breeches of the same. 17th Nov. 1766.
September 30, 1767: John Forbes and Co.
Savannah in Georgia, the 5th September, 1767, We give this publick and last notice, to all persons indebted to us in this province, by bond, note, or book debt, That if they do not pay their respective debts to our attornies, George Baillie, Esq. at Savannah, or Mr. Josiah Bacon at Sunbury, before the tenth day of November next, they will, on that day, put them into an attorney's hands without exception, as they are determined that all the writs shall be issued and served before the return day in December. John Forbes and Co.
December 16, 1767: To be Sold
To be Sold at Sunbury, for cash, on Saturday, December 19, About sixteen hundred deer skins, and Twenty pieces Mahogany, being part of the cargo of the ship Haw cast away, and taken up along shore, by Messrs. McKay, Miller and Gilbert for the benefit of the claimers. John Lightenstone.
February 10, 1768: To be Sold
To be Sold, at Sunbury, on the first Tuesday in March next, a parcel of country born Negroes consisting of valuable sawyers and handy house wenches. Credit will be given to the first January next, paying interest, and giving approved security if required to. Isabella MacKay.
March 30, 1768: To be Sold
To be Sold, a likely young Negroe Fellow, who can shave and dress and is as good a waiting servant as any in the province. Six months credit will be given, paying interest, and giving security if required. Any person inclinable to purchase may apply to Dr. James Cuthbert, Savannah, or to Simon Munro at Sunbury.
October 26, 1768: To be Sold
To be Sold, at the subscribers house in Sunbury, on Thursday the first of December next, some wearing apparel and other things belonging to the estate of John Dunbar, deceased. John Simpson, Administrator.
March 15, 1769: To be Sold by the Subscriber
To be sold by the subscriber, a plantation or tract of land containing 950 acres, fit for corn, rice, or indico, situate in the parish of St. John, on the south side of Midway River, about four miles from the town of Sunbury, and known by the name of the Publick Landing; which land is so well known that any further recommendation of it would be entirely needless. Any person inclinable to purchase may treat with the Hon. Grey Elliott, Esq. in Savannah, Roger Kelsall in Sunbury, or the subscriber at his plantation on Great Ogechee. James Maxwell.
June 14, 1769: To be Sold at Publick Vendue
To be sold at publick vendue, in Sunbury, by the subscriber, on Thursday the 22d, a House and Two Lots in Sunbury, lately occupied by Mr. Fredericks. One year's credit will be allowed, paying interest and giving security. Any person inclining to purchase at private sale may treat with Mr. Roger Kelsall in Sunbury. Hugh Clark.
August 30, 1769: To be Sold
To be sold, on Saturday, the 16th September next, at the house where the subscriber now lives, The real and personal estate of Francis Lee, deceased, consisting of One Tract of Land in St. Andrew's parish, containing 150 acres, adjoining lands of Charles West's estate; Two Lots in the town of Sunbury; and some household furniture. The conditions will be made known on the day of the sale. Jean Lee, Administratrix, Sunbury, 14th August, 1769. All persons indebted to the said Francis Lee are hereby required to make immediate payment, and all persons having demands are requested to make the same known before the day of sale.

Submitted by Bob Franks

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