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

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Record #73 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18451025
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 20
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Mary
Fugitive Gender F
Fugitive Surname Adams
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Catharine
Owner Surname Denny
Owner Location St. Michaels
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18451025
Reward Amount 50
Run Date 18451021
Details Ad Duration: 18451115 Destination Catagory: Friends Destination Justification: Has acquaintances who would aid in her escape. Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Baltimore County Reward: Yes Source: Easton Gazette Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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