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

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Record #577 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18250514
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 35
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Cloe
Fugitive Gender F
Fugitive Surname Woolford
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name James
Owner Surname Riggin
Owner Location Vienna
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18250514
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18250501
Details Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: John Riggin, administrator of James Riggin, deceased, placed the ad. $50 dollar reward if taken out of the state, or $20 reward if taken in the state. Notes Departure: A dark mulatto, her clothing not recollected. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle & Eastern Shore Advertiser Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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