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

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Record #587 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18251029
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Ephraim
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Foster
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Benjamin
Owner Surname Slacum
Owner Location Near John McKnight's, esq.
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18251029
Reward Amount 25
Run Date 18250927
Details Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: $15 reward is taken in the state, and $25 reward if taken out of state. Notes Departure: Formerly belonged to Mrs. Ann Tyler. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle & Eastern Shore Advertiser Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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