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

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Record #529 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18600215
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 25
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Handy
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name J.T.
Owner Surname Houston
Owner Location East New Market
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18600215
Reward Amount 100
Run Date 18600206
Details Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Acting Administrator for Houston was Isaac H. Wright. $50 dollar reward if taken in the county, or $100 if taken out of the county. Notes Departure: One of his legs is stiff and bends backward very considerably. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Democrat Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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