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

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Record #629 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18361003
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 22
Fugitive Date of Birth 1814
Fugitive First Name Bob
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name John
Owner Surname Simmons
Owner Location Taylor's Island
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18361003
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18361001
Details Ad Duration: 18360123 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes Departure: Took with him a large Batteau, named 'Fox of P.S. Creek,' belonging to Mr. James McKeel Pattison Reward: Yes Source: Dorchester Aurora Source Page: 2 Type: run_ad

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