| Ad Date | 18440123 |
|---|---|
| County | Talbot |
| Fugitive Age | 28 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Benjamin |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Thomas |
| Owner County | Alleghany |
| Owner First Name | Wm. |
| Owner Surname | Black |
| Owner Location | Adamsburg |
| Owner State | Pennsylvania |
| Press Date | 18440123 |
| Reward Amount | – |
| Run Date | – |
| Details | Ad Duration: 4w Date Committed: 18431219 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Jail Committed: Jail of Baltimore City and County Notes: Thomas was employed in attending race horses and riding races. Thos. O. Sollers, Warden of the Jail, placed ad for owner to come forward, prove property, and pay charges. Notes Departure: Has a scar on the right arm from a stab, one on the right breast, and one on the left cheek. Source: Easton Star Source Page: 3 Type: com_not |
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