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

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Record #18 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 17820706
County Worcester
Fugitive Age 26
Fugitive Date of Birth 1756
Fugitive First Name Jem
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Worcester
Owner First Name John and John
Owner Surname Marshall and Jones
Owner Location Seaside
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 17820806
Reward Amount 6
Run Date 17820603
Details Caste: enslaved; Jail Committed: Baltimore County; Reward: Yes; Source:Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser; Type: run_ad

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