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

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Record #82 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18430926
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 22
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Isaac
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Brooks
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name William
Owner Surname Rolle
Owner Location Bayside
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18431007
Reward Amount 150
Run Date 18430924
Details Ad Duration: 3wpd Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: $25 reward if taken in the county, $50 reward if taken out of the county and in the state, and $150 reward if taken out of the State and secured in jail, so Rolle could get him. Notes Departure: Has a pleasant countenance and stutters when spoken to - no marks recollected. Took other clothing with him. Reward: Yes Source: Easton Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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