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

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Record #353 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18310309
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 35
Fugitive Date of Birth 1796
Fugitive First Name Charles
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Banks
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name William
Owner Surname Colsten
Owner Location Church Creek
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18310309
Reward Amount 75
Run Date 18310303
Details Ad Duration: 18310417 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Reward: Yes Source: American and Commercial Daily Advertiser Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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