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

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Record #5 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18470508
County Worcester
Fugitive Age 24
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Melby
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Worcester
Owner First Name William
Owner Surname Richardson
Owner Location Snow Hill
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18470508
Reward Amount 300
Run Date 18470501
Details Ad Duration: 5t; Fugitive Caste: Enslaved; Notes: Total Group: Melby and Isaac; Reward: Yes; Source: Baltimore Sun; Source Page: 3; Type: run_ad

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