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

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Record #215 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18050205
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 25
Fugitive Date of Birth 1780
Fugitive First Name Caleb
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name John
Owner Surname Fisher
Owner Location Head of Wye
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18050205
Reward Amount 30
Run Date 18050107
Details Ad Duration: 18050219 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Cambridge Notes: Formerly owned by Capt. Stanley Robinson; hired out to Thomas Countess when he escaped; had stolen a large amount of corn just before he escaped Reward: Yes Source: Easton Republican Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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