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

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Record #619 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18341108
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 30
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Mingo
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Somerset
Owner First Name Benjamin
Owner Surname Dashiell
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18341108
Reward Amount 100
Run Date
Details Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Very stout and black, very pleasant when spoken to, has a scar on his right ear, about 5'6 to 8. Notes Departure: Carried all his clothes with him and wore a white fur hat. He is accompanied by a negro man named John, the property of Joshua Hitch, near Salisbury. $100 will be given for his apprehension as well. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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