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

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Record #195 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18050806
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 30
Fugitive Date of Birth 1775
Fugitive First Name Perry
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Bently
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Peregrine
Owner Surname Tilghman
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18050806
Reward Amount 20
Run Date 18050728
Details Ad Duration: 18050820 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Ad was placed by James Edmonson, living near Dover Ferry, in TA Co. Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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