> Someone told us where to go on the internet to get ads
> or runaway slaves -- Are there any ads somewhere for
> runaway indentured servants?

The Virginia Runaway Project includes some servants:
http://www.uvawise.edu/history/runaways/

> My ancestor ran away and his "owner" had to pay 300
> pounds to get him back. Any input on that?

Sound like the owner advertised a reward for your ancestor's return.

W. Scott Breckinridge Smith
Lynchburg, Virga.
www.wscottsmith.com

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