| Ad Date | 18420830 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 11 or 12 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Dennis |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Dowden |
| Owner County | – |
| Owner First Name | – |
| Owner Surname | – |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | – |
| Press Date | 18420726 |
| Reward Amount | – |
| Run Date | – |
| Details | Date Committed: 18420506 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Jail Committed: Baltimore City and County Jail Notes: The owner, if any, was to claim him from the jail of James Disney, warden. If no one came forward, he would be discharged according to law. Notes Departure: Two scars on top of his head. Had a collar around his neck, made of hoop iron, with a ring attached. Reward: No Source: Eastern Shore Star Source Page: 4 Type: com_not |
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