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

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Record #211 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18040821
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 20
Fugitive Date of Birth 1784
Fugitive First Name Isaac
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Perry
Owner Surname Benson
Owner Location Miles River
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18040821
Reward Amount 20
Run Date 18040818
Details Ad Duration: 18040828 Destination Catagory: acquaintences Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Delaware Notes: Had been manumitted and had only a 'few years' left to serve Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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