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

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Record #573 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18250326
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Nancy
Fugitive Gender F
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Thomas
Owner Surname White
Owner Location Middletown
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18250326
Reward Amount 40
Run Date 18250223
Details Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Supposedly towards Queen Anne's County, as she formerly lived with Mr. William Harrison, of that county. Notes: Whoever secures woman and child will receive the 40 dollar reward. Notes Departure: Took with her a male child about 14 months old, of lighter color than his mother. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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