I'm betting that this is the "George" mentioned in the 7 June 1764 issue of a NY newspaper (New York Weekly Post-Boy): "George Buckelew, born near South River, runaway from Somerset Gaol, N.J.
Another extract, 28 Apr 1764, The New York Mercury, gave greater detail and description: "Run-away form Somerset Gaol, George Buckelew, about 5 feet 9 inches high, of a swarthy complexion, pock broken, black hair, speaks good English, born near South-River, pretends to be a very honest fellow; had on when he went away, a blue broad-cloth coat and breeches, a scarlet jacket, spotted wove stockings, a pair of new pumps, and a beaver hat about half worn. Whoever apprehends him, and brings him to Millstone to Somerset gaol, shall have five pounds reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me William Millan, Sub. Sheriff and goaler."
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