Q. I am looking to research Negro run-a-way slaves who may have died and been buried at Salem, Iowa.

Hello Jackson,

Thanks for your question! We suggest that you contact the Iowa Yearly Meeting office as we have few resources on the subject. 

Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends
P.O. Box 657
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
641-673-9717
http://www.iaym.org/contactus

I hope this helps you find the answers you're looking for.

-Chris Kock
kockc@wmpenn.edu