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

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Record #380 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18420707
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 18
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Jane
Fugitive Gender F
Fugitive Surname Hughes
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name William
Owner Surname Hooper
Owner Location E. New Market
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18420707
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18420626
Details Ad Duration: 18420708 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Ranaway with Ben Hill Reward: Yes Source: American and Commercial Daily Advertiser Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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