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

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Record #16 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18050910
County Worcester
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Venus
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Worcester
Owner First Name James
Owner Surname Fookes
Owner Location Salisbury
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18050910
Reward Amount 45
Run Date 18050726
Details Ad Duration: 18050924; Fugitive Caste: enslaved; Notes: Thought to have a forged pass with her; Reward: Yes; Source: Easton Republican Star; Source Page: 3; Type: run_ad

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