| Ad Date | 18451025 |
|---|---|
| County | Talbot |
| Fugitive Age | 20 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Mary Jane |
| Fugitive Gender | F |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Talbot |
| Owner First Name | Catharine |
| Owner Surname | Denny |
| Owner Location | St. Michaels |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18451028 |
| Reward Amount | 50 |
| Run Date | 18451021 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3w Destination Justification: Acquaintances in Baltimore who would aid her escape Fugitive Alias: Jane Adams Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Likely to have gone to Baltimore in the Steamboat Osiris Notes: $25 reward if taken in the county, or $50 reward if taken out of the county. Notes Departure: A dark mulatto, about 5 feet, 1 or 2 inches high, thick set and well formed; a very bushy head, thick lips, the under lip protuding, rather likely, and pleasant when spoken to. Reward: Yes Source: Easton Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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