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

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Record #598 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18341220
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 12
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Stephen
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Somerset
Owner First Name Anthony
Owner Surname Bennett
Owner Location Near Salisbury
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18341220
Reward Amount 100
Run Date 18341215
Details Ad Duration: 4w Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Image No: Click here to view advertisement Notes Departure: His clothing is not recollected, as he was living with Mr. Matthias Disharoon near Forktown in Somerset County. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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