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

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Record #174 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18030510
County Talbot
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name George
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Hopps
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Judge
Owner Surname Tilghman
Owner Location Easton
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18030510
Reward Amount 100
Run Date
Details Ad Duration: 18030524 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: May have escaped with his wife Henny, owned by Samuel Nicols. Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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