| Ad Date | 18341206 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 40 to 45 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Jack |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Lingus |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Williams |
| Owner Surname | Murray |
| Owner Location | Cambridge |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18341206 |
| Reward Amount | 100 |
| Run Date | 18341126 |
| Details | Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Ad placed by trustee for W.V. Murray, William Grason. Jack has a large scar on his breast, lost one or two of his upper front teeth, nearly 6 foot high. $30 for in Dorchester County, $60 out of county, $100 out of state. Notes Departure: Had on a red flannel shirt, Devonshire kersey round-about, and lace boots when he absconded. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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