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

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Record #627 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18360502
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 45
Fugitive Date of Birth 1791
Fugitive First Name Cyrus
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Henry
Owner Surname Robertson
Owner Location Cambridge
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18360502
Reward Amount 100
Run Date 18360429
Details Ad Duration: 18360523 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: He walks lame and his feet appear deformed Reward: Yes Source: Dorchester Aurora Source Page: 2 Type: run_ad

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