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

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Record #608 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18331102
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 30
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Joe
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name William
Owner Surname McKenzie
Owner Location Upper Hunting Creek
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18331102
Reward Amount 150
Run Date 18331014
Details Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Will pay $75 if found outside of county or $50 within the county. Dark chestnut, rather stout, 5'4 to 5'6, bends forward when he walks, apt to smile when spoken to, addicted to drunkendness, scar under his eye. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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