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

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Record #613 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18340802
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Lovey
Fugitive Gender F
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Benjamin
Owner Surname Keene
Owner Location Buck Town
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18340802
Reward Amount 0.06
Run Date 18340701
Details Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Lovey was hired out by the subscriber, L.W. Tall. Award given for her apprehension and delivery. Notes Departure: Ran away from Tobacco-Stick. Well made, dark complexion, had on a plaid domestic dress when she went away. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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