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

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Record #155 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18250924
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 25
Fugitive Date of Birth 1800
Fugitive First Name Ben
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Rachel
Owner Surname Kerr
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18250924
Reward Amount
Run Date 18250910
Details Ad Duration: 18251119 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Delaware Notes: With slaves belonging to John P. Paca Source: Easton Gazette Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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