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

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Record #193 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18051112
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 16
Fugitive Date of Birth 1789
Fugitive First Name Levin
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Brooks
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name John
Owner Surname Higgins
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18051112
Reward Amount 40
Run Date 18051110
Details Ad Duration: 18051210 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Allegedly committed a robbery 'on the highway' on 11/9/1805, which was thought to have precipitated their escape; ad was also signed by Thomas Stevens Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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