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

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Record #647 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18640109
County Kent
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Charlotte
Fugitive Gender F
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot County
Owner First Name Wm.
Owner Surname Baker
Owner Location Near Trappe and Bell Air
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18640109
Reward Amount 20
Run Date 18631230
Details Ad Duration: 3t Notes: Charlotte's husband was Lewis Tanner, when last heard from he and the others were on their way from home and coming in the direction of Chestertown. Charlotte came originally from Still Pond. Notes Departure: Escaped with her three children, the oldest was 8 and the youngest an infant. Was decoyed off, it is supposed, by a free negro Reward: Yes Source: Kent News Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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