Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #141 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18400425
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 23
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Washington
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Brooks
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Mary
Owner Surname Martin
Owner Location Island Creek Neck
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18400425
Reward Amount 150
Run Date 18400400
Details Ad Duration: 18400620 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Image No: Click here to view advertisement Reward: Yes Source: Easton Gazette Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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