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

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Record #249 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18440123
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 25
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Jack
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Murray
Owner County Brunswick
Owner First Name Harrison
Owner Surname Hartwell
Owner Location
Owner State Virginia
Press Date 18440123
Reward Amount
Run Date
Details Ad Duration: 4w Date Committed: 18440101 Fugitive Alias: Jiles Dagger Fugitive Caste: enslaved Jail Committed: Jail of Baltimore City and County Notes: Thos. O. Sollers, Warden of Baltimore City and County Jail, placed the ad for the owner to come forward, prove property, and pay charges. Notes Departure: Murray is of slight statue, and has a defect in the left eye. Source: Easton Star Source Page: 3 Type: com_not

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