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

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Record #199 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18050226
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 10
Fugitive Date of Birth 1795
Fugitive First Name Jim
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Ruth
Owner Surname North
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18050226
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18041200
Details Ad Duration: 18050312 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Delaware Notes: Escaped at the same time as Rachel, Tom and Horris, all fellow slaves owned by North Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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