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

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Record #606 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18351003
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 30
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Christopher
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Macer
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Samuel
Owner Surname Keene
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18351003
Reward Amount 125
Run Date 18350926
Details Fugitive Alias: Kit Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Well made, has a rather high forehead, light chestnut color, considerable impediment in his speech, 5'6 or 7. $30 reward for in county, $50 if out of county, $125 if out of state, provided he be delivered to the subscriber. Notes Departure: Took with him a light drab colored box coat, and several suits of clothing which are not particularly recollected. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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