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

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Record #281 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18440229
County Somerset
Fugitive Age 23
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Isaac
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County
Owner First Name Robert
Owner Surname Parker
Owner Location Drummond-Town
Owner State Virginia
Press Date 18440305
Reward Amount 400
Run Date 18440221
Details Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: $400 reward for apprehension of all slaves, or $100 reward for either of the boys, and $50 for the women, or $100 for both women. Should be delivered at Drummond-Town Jail. Reward: Yes Source: The Somerset Herald Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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