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

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Record #540 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18240724
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age About 30
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Stephen
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Mrs. K.
Owner Surname Brown
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18240724
Reward Amount 200
Run Date Week before the 24th
Details Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: No doubt, that he made his way towards Pennsylvania Notes: John and Stephen have a father and mother living near Sharp Town, in Somerset County, Md., who have no doubt been instrumental in getting them off, as he has been seen conveying off a part of their household goods. Notes Departure: Left with his brother John. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Democrat Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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