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

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Record #626 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18360404
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 38 or 39
Fugitive Date of Birth 1797
Fugitive First Name Mat
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County
Owner First Name Andrew
Owner Surname McCready
Owner Location Nanticoke River
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18360404
Reward Amount 75
Run Date 18360325
Details Ad Duration: 18360425 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Has had the Kings Evil which has left scars under his throat Reward: Yes Source: Dorchester Aurora Source Page: 2 Type: run_ad

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