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

Record Detail

Record #206 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18050528
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 19
Fugitive Date of Birth 1786
Fugitive First Name Moses
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name David
Owner Surname Kerr Jr.
Owner Location Easton
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18050528
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18050521
Details Ad Duration: 18050604 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Purchased from 'Dr. Muse' of Cambridge; thought to have obtained a forged pass in the name of Bryan or Bantom Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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