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

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Record #162 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18031101
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 24
Fugitive Date of Birth 1779
Fugitive First Name Dick
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Lambert
Owner Surname Norris
Owner Location Easton
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18031101
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18031015
Details Ad Duration: 18031213 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Delaware Notes: Thought to possess a pass from either 'Levin or Phil,' former slaves who had been manumitted by Moses Allen of TA; May possibly be the same escapee as advertised for on 10/18/03 in the ERS by a 'Lemuel Norris' Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 2 Type: run_ad

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