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Record #1

Date 13 Feb 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George James Blake [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & George H Bennet, farmer for apprenticeship of…

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Original Liber Page Number 3
Date 13 Feb 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George James Blake [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & George H Bennet, farmer for apprenticeship of George James Blake. Blake will be 4 yo on 1 Jun next. He is son of Mary Blake, free Negro of indigent circumstances. With her consent Blake to live with Bennett from today until 1 Jun 1866 when Blake is 21 yo. To learn trade of farming & will be provided with meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term will receive wearing apparel suitable for Sunday wear.
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Record #2

Date 25 Jan 1848
Type of Proceeding court order
Name and Freedom Status Alice [enslaved]
Abstract Zadok Marshall, executor of Mary Bowen to sell personal estate except the Negroes at public aucti…

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Original Liber Page Number 4
Date 25 Jan 1848
Type of Proceeding court order
Name and Freedom Status Alice [enslaved]
Abstract Zadok Marshall, executor of Mary Bowen to sell personal estate except the Negroes at public auction. Marshall to sell Negro woman Alice at private sale provided it can be for a sum not less the appraised value, between this date & the sale of personal items. If not sold at private sale to be sold at public sale at sale of personal estate.
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Record #3

Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Josiah Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Jo…

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Original Liber Page Number 6
Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Josiah Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Josiah Polk Mitchell, 2 yo on 3 May next, colored boy, by approbation of his mother Rachel Mitchell until 21 yo. To learn art of farming and other work; to receive meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at expiration of term to receive freedom suit to cost $10.
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Record #4

Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q Dennis, for apprenticeship of Henry Polk Mitchell, 4 …

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Original Liber Page Number 6
Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q Dennis, for apprenticeship of Henry Polk Mitchell, 4 yo on 8 Feb next, colored boy, by appropation of his mother Rachell Mitchell, until 21 yo. To learn art of farming & other work; to receive meat, drink , clothing & lodging during term and at expiration of term to receive freedom suit to cost $5.
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Record #5

Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Handy Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Handy Mitchell, colore…

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Original Liber Page Number 7
Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Handy Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Handy Mitchell, colored boy 11 yo on 20 Feb. next, by approbation of his mother Rachel Mitchell, until he is 21 yo. To learn art of farming & other work; to receive meat, dink, clothing & lodging during term and at expiration to receive freedom suit to cost $10.
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Record #6

Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Hester Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Sarah Hester Mitchell,…

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Original Liber Page Number 7
Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Hester Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Sarah Hester Mitchell, colored girl 4 yo on 3 October next, by approbation of her mother Rachel Mitchell, until she is 16 yo. To learn art of housework & other work; to receive meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term.
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Record #7

Date 19 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Transfer of Apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Benjamin Purnell [free]
Abstract $20 paid to Josiah D. Powell by William H. Purnell for transfer of apprenticeship assignment for …

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Original Liber Page Number 8
Date 19 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Transfer of Apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Benjamin Purnell [free]
Abstract $20 paid to Josiah D. Powell by William H. Purnell for transfer of apprenticeship assignment for unexpired term of Negro apprentice Benjamin Purnell who is to serve until he is 21 yo.
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Record #8

Date 19 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Emeline Selby [free]
Abstract Emeline Selby, Negro girl 7 yo on 10 May last past, came into the County & is not at service or l…

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Original Liber Page Number 8
Date 19 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Emeline Selby [free]
Abstract Emeline Selby, Negro girl 7 yo on 10 May last past, came into the County & is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of parents & is without sufficient maintenance or support is apprenticed by the Justices of Orphans Court to Matilda Collins until Emeline is 18 yo. She is to learn the trade of house work; to be supplied with clothing & maintenance during her term and at expiration to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel or $10 in cash.
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Record #9

Date 9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Wesley Gunby [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for apprenticeship of Joh…

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Original Liber Page Number 10
Date 9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Wesley Gunby [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for apprenticeship of John Wesley Gunby, 14 yo during last August & will be 15 in August next, son of Dorcas Gunby - free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. With approbation of his mother, John Wesley Gunby to be servant of Irving from today until Gunby is 21 yo. He is to be given sufficient meat, drink, clothing, and lodging during the term and learn the art and trade of farming. At expiration of period of servitude he will receive $12.
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Record #10

Date 9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Albert Gunby [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for the apprenticeship of…

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Original Liber Page Number 10
Date 9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Albert Gunby [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for the apprenticeship of William Albert Gunby, who during Christmas week next will be 11 yo and is son of Dorcas Gunby - free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. To serve until 21 yo and with approbation of his mother. He to learn the art of farming and at expiration of period of servitude he will receive a freedom suit or $12 in cash.
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Record #11

Date 9 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Lewis Benson [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Jacob Johnson, farmer of Worcester County, for the apprenticesh…

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Original Liber Page Number 11
Date 9 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Lewis Benson [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Jacob Johnson, farmer of Worcester County, for the apprenticeship of Lewis Benson who is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents and is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Benson is Negro boy 16 yo on 9 February last past and came into the County and is bound into apprenticeship until he is 21 yo. He is to learn the art of farming and will receive suitable clothing and maintenance during his apprenticeship & to receive $35 in cash at end of term.
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Record #12

Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Robert H. Williams [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Zadock W. Bowen, farmer in Worcester for the apprenticeship of …

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Original Liber Page Number 11
Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Robert H. Williams [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Zadock W. Bowen, farmer in Worcester for the apprenticeship of Robert H. Williams, who will be 5 yo on 15 December 1849 and is son of Robert Williams, Negro of said County of indigent circumstances. With his father's approbation he is apprenticed to learn the art of farming until the age of 21; to receive meat, drink clothing & lodging during the term and at the expiration shall receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays and the other for working days.
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Record #13

Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles W. Williams [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Zadok W. Bowen, farmer, for apprenticeship of Charles W. Williams…

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Original Liber Page Number 12
Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles W. Williams [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Zadok W. Bowen, farmer, for apprenticeship of Charles W. Williams, 3 yo son of Robert Williams [likely Negro] and of indigent circumstances. With approbation of his father, he is to apprentice to learn the art of farming until 16 Nov 1867 at age 21 yo. He is to learn art of a farmer and receive sufficient meat, drink, lodging & clothing during his term and at end of service to receive 2 suits of wearing apparent - 1 for Sunday & the other for working days or $10 cash.
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Record #14

Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Mary Ann Williams [free]
Abstract Between the Justices of the Peace and Zadok W. Bowen for apprenticeship of Mary Ann Williams, 6 y…

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Original Liber Page Number 13
Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Mary Ann Williams [free]
Abstract Between the Justices of the Peace and Zadok W. Bowen for apprenticeship of Mary Ann Williams, 6 yo on 7 Feb next and daughter of Robert Williams, Negro of indigent circumstances, until 7 Feb 1859 when 16 yo. With father's approbation to learn the art of housewifery. She is to be provided with sufficient meat, and drink, clothing & lodging during her term; at expiration of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel - one for Sunday and the other for working days.
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Record #15

Date 9 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George H. Jarvis [free]
Abstract George H. Jarvis, Negro boy, 8 yo on 7 July last past come to Court & represented that he is not …

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Original Liber Page Number 14
Date 9 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George H. Jarvis [free]
Abstract George H. Jarvis, Negro boy, 8 yo on 7 July last past come to Court & represented that he is not at service, or learning a trade, or employed in servcie of his parents & is without means sufficient for his maintentance. Therefore he is apprenticed by Court to James S. Melson until 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance and at end of term to receive a suit of clothes to cost $10 or that sum in cash.
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Record #16

Date 13 Sep 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William L. Jarvis [free]
Abstract William L. Jarvis, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 September last past, is represented to the Court that he …

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Original Liber Page Number 14
Date 13 Sep 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William L. Jarvis [free]
Abstract William L. Jarvis, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 September last past, is represented to the Court that he is not at service or learning a trade or employed in the service of his parents & is without means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound by Court as an apprentice to James S. Melson to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during his apprenticeship. When free to receive a freedom suit or that sum in cash.
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Record #17

Date ca Sep 1848
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell T. Jenkins, dec'd, are authorized to s…

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Original Liber Page Number 16
Date ca Sep 1848
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell T. Jenkins, dec'd, are authorized to sell & dispose of all the Negroes belonging to the estate at public auction for cash after giving 10 days previous notice, by advertisement.
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Record #18

Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Mills [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and William Veasy, farmer of Worester County, for apprenticeship of…

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Original Liber Page Number 19
Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Mills [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and William Veasy, farmer of Worester County, for apprenticeship of James Mills, a colored boy, will be 16 yo on 15 April next and son of Mary Armwood. With approbation of Mary Armwood he is apprenticed to learn art of farming from Veasy until he is 21 yo. Mills is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing and lodging during his term and at end of term to receive freedom suit of clothes to cost $10 or $10 cash.
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Record #19

Date 31 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Henry Robins [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & George Bohannan (Bowhannan), farmer, for apprenticeship of John H…

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Original Liber Page Number 20
Date 31 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Henry Robins [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & George Bohannan (Bowhannan), farmer, for apprenticeship of John Henry Robins, "couloured" boy who will be 15 yo on 10 Dec 1849 next, and son of Nelly Robbins of indigent circumstances. He to learn art of farming; term from today until 10 Dec 1855 when he will be 21 yo. Robins to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at end of term to receive freedom suit of clothes to cost $12.
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Record #20

Date 30 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Stevenson [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and William H. Holland for apprenticeship of William Stevenson who …

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Original Liber Page Number 20
Date 30 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Stevenson [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and William H. Holland for apprenticeship of William Stevenson who will be 12 yo on 1 October next and is son of Ann Stevenson, free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. Holland to teach Stevenson the art of farming starting today until end of term on 1 Oct 1858 when Stevenson is 21 yo. He to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at end of term to receive one suit of wearing apparel suitable for Sunday or $10 in cash.
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Record #21

Date 5 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Abraham Holland [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Richard Holland, man of color, for apprenticeship of Abraham Ho…

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Original Liber Page Number 23
Date 5 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Abraham Holland [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Richard Holland, man of color, for apprenticeship of Abraham Holland, boy of color will be 8 yo on 20 June next; son of Selisy? Holland, deceased. Abraham to learn the art of farming and to serve Richard until 21 yo. He to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during his term and at its expiration to receive two suits of wearing apparent - one for Sunday & the other for working days worth $12.
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Record #22

Date 8 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levi Merrill [ free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Stephen Blades, farmer, for apprenticeship of Levi Merrill, orpha…

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Original Liber Page Number 26
Date 8 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levi Merrill [ free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Stephen Blades, farmer, for apprenticeship of Levi Merrill, orphan who on 1 Jan 1850 will be 11 yo & is son of Mary Merrill, deceased free Negro, of indigent circumstances. Order is under approbation of Henry Merrill, uncle to Levi. blades to teach Merrill the art of farming and supply him with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during his term and at expiration of same when 21 yo, to give him suit of wearing apparel worth $15.
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Record #23

Date 7 Mar 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Linda Purnell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Powell Patty, farmer, for apprenticeship of Linda Purnell, 7 yo…

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Original Liber Page Number 32
Date 7 Mar 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Linda Purnell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Powell Patty, farmer, for apprenticeship of Linda Purnell, 7 yo on on 14 March next & daughter of Julia M. Purnell, a colored woman of indigent circumstances. Linda Purnell to learn the art of housewifery and to serve from today until 14 Mar 1859 when she will be 16 yo. She to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during her term and at the end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel - one for Sunday and one for working days.
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Record #24

Date ca 10 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status Sidney [enslaved] and Delia [enslaved]
Abstract Regarding the inventory of the estate of Mary Follin, dec'd. Joshua H. Miles, adminstrator of Fo…

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Original Liber Page Number 35
Date ca 10 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status Sidney [enslaved] and Delia [enslaved]
Abstract Regarding the inventory of the estate of Mary Follin, dec'd. Joshua H. Miles, adminstrator of Follin, had Negro man Sidney, slave of deceased, and lodged him in the jail of Somerset County. Sidney escaped from said jail before the appraiser of the estate saw him and MIles has been unable to find him. He has been advised that Negro is within limits of Worcester County & if Miles has power to sell him while at large, he could obtain a fair price for him. He had offered a reward of $150 for him & believes he could sell him as he is worth from $500 to $600. It would b a total loss for the estate if he does not have the power to sell him. He is so authorized. Also ordered to sell Negro woman Delia, who is in the estate inventory, provided he does not sell her for a sum less than appraised either for cash or on a credit of 6 months.
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Record #25

Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Theodore Parsons, executor of Jonathan S. Parsons, deceased, make sale of the whole of deceased's…

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Original Liber Page Number 35
Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Theodore Parsons, executor of Jonathan S. Parsons, deceased, make sale of the whole of deceased's personal estate (Negroes excepted) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement on a credit of six months.
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Record #26

Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract George W. Bishop, administrator of James B. Bishop dec'd make sale of the whole of personal estat…

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Original Liber Page Number 44
Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract George W. Bishop, administrator of James B. Bishop dec'd make sale of the whole of personal estate of dec'ds (Negroes excepted) at public auction afer 10 days notice by advertisement on a credit of 6 months for all sums above $3.
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Record #27

Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that George W. Landing, administrator of James M. Landing & is authorized to sell and dis…

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Original Liber Page Number 44
Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that George W. Landing, administrator of James M. Landing & is authorized to sell and dispose of the Negroes belonging to said deceased's estate at private sale provided he does not sell for a sum less than the appraised value and account to this Court for the same.
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Record #28

Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract Petition of John H. Robins, free Negro boy, that he was bound by his father Arthur Robins to Jame…

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Original Liber Page Number 48
Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract Petition of John H. Robins, free Negro boy, that he was bound by his father Arthur Robins to James Bowen of Josiah by indenture entered into 4 Dec 1849. He was delivered to Bowen & served faithfully as apprentice. About 11 months since Bowen left state of Maryland in clandestine manner without having disposed of petitioners time according to law and has never returned. Since that time petitioner has been in several hands but conceived that indenture between him & said master James Bowen have been unfulfilled. He prays the judges will annul the indenture and send him to some good person to learn him some trade or calling.
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Record #29

Date 24 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract John H. Robins, Negro boy 14 yo on 24 Aug last past, he is not in service or learning a trade or …

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Original Liber Page Number 48
Date 24 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract John H. Robins, Negro boy 14 yo on 24 Aug last past, he is not in service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & is without means for his maintenance. Therefore on this 24 April 1849 , he is bound as apprentice by Justices of Orphans Court to William D. Hudson until is is 21 yo. Hudson agrees to teach him trade of farmer & to supply him with suitable clothing & maintenance. When free to give him $25.
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Record #30

Date 20 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Thomas Blake [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of Peace and George H. Bennitt for apprenticeship of George Thomas Bla…

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Original Liber Page Number 48
Date 20 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Thomas Blake [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of Peace and George H. Bennitt for apprenticeship of George Thomas Blake, Negro who on 30 Jun next will be 4 yo, son of Hetty Blake, Negro of indigent circumstances. With approbation of his mother, Blake to apprentice with, dwell with and serve George H. Bennitt to learn art of farming until 30 Jun 1865 when he is 21 yo. He will be provided with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term will receive 2 suits of wearing apparel- one for Sunday and one for working days.
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Record #31

Date ca April 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that George W. Bishop administrator of James B. Bishop deceased is authorized to sell at …

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Original Liber Page Number 52
Date ca April 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that George W. Bishop administrator of James B. Bishop deceased is authorized to sell at private sale the Negroes belonging to estate of said deceased amongst the heirs aforesaid dec'd provides they do not sell under the appraisement and administrator shall give notice of place & day and hour when sale is to take place and fairly to be bid for by the heirs of deceased.
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Record #32

Date ca April 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract Order that Indenture of John H. Robins to James Bowen of Josiah be are hereby cancelled and that …

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Original Liber Page Number 52
Date ca April 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract Order that Indenture of John H. Robins to James Bowen of Josiah be are hereby cancelled and that he be rebound to William D. Hudson.
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Record #33

Date 1 Jun 1846
Type of Proceeding Receipt & Release
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian, $1212.08 being in full from principal & interest & …

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Original Liber Page Number 61
Date 1 Jun 1846
Type of Proceeding Receipt & Release
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian, $1212.08 being in full from principal & interest & Negro hire for all & everything due from my father, mother & grandfather's estates which came into the hands of said John S. Porter.
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Record #34

Date 30 May 1848
Type of Proceeding Receipt & release
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian $810 it being the last payment & in full for princip…

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Original Liber Page Number 61
Date 30 May 1848
Type of Proceeding Receipt & release
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian $810 it being the last payment & in full for principal & interest rents of land & Negro hire for all & everything due from my father, mother & grandfather's estates which came into the hands of said John S Porter.
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Record #35

Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Order that Thomas B. Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging…

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Original Liber Page Number 66
Date ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Order that Thomas B. Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Jonathan S. Parsons, dec'd.
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Record #36

Date ca June 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that the former order passed on 24 April last relative to sale of Negreos belonging to th…

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Original Liber Page Number 66
Date ca June 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that the former order passed on 24 April last relative to sale of Negreos belonging to the estate of James B. Bishop deceased, he and the same is hereby rescinded.
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Record #37

Date 9 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Fisher [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of Peace and Henry T. Merrill for apprenticeship of James Fisher, Negr…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 54
Original Liber Page Number 74
Date 9 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Fisher [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of Peace and Henry T. Merrill for apprenticeship of James Fisher, Negro 10 yo on 1 January next with approbation of his mother Patience Fisher, a free Negro of indigent circumstances. He is to learn the art of a farmer; apprenticeship starts today until 1 Jun 1861 when he is 21 yo. Merrill will supply meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term Fisher to receive $25.
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Record #38

Date 16 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Johnson [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of the Peace & Zadok J Hall for apprenticeship of Sarah Johnson, free …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 54
Original Liber Page Number 75
Date 16 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Johnson [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of the Peace & Zadok J Hall for apprenticeship of Sarah Johnson, free Negro who will be 4 yo in August next, with approbation of her mother Mary Johnson, free Negro of indigent circumstances. She is to learn the art of house work; apprenticeship to start today until August 1861 when Sarah attains age of 16. Hall to provide her with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at its expiration to provide her with $20.
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Record #39

Date ca June 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition for Permit
Name and Freedom Status Samuel Huston [free]
Abstract To Judges of Orphans Court are petitioned by Samuel Huston, Negro, stating that he was manumitted…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 55
Original Liber Page Number 76
Date ca June 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition for Permit
Name and Freedom Status Samuel Huston [free]
Abstract To Judges of Orphans Court are petitioned by Samuel Huston, Negro, stating that he was manumitted by deed from Sally Huston of Worcester about June 1848 and deed is now on record in Clerk's office. About 11 Jul 1848 Orphans Court had given him a permit to remain in County for one year & Huston asks for another permit for a like period of time. Several people signed the petition stating that from their own knowledge they deem petitioner a man of good character with praiseworthy deportment and therefore recommend him & petition to be favorable.
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Record #40

Date ca July 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition for Permit
Name and Freedom Status Risden Hearn [free]
Abstract Petition of Risden Hearn, free colored man, represents that by a judgment Somrset County Court Ma…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 55
Original Liber Page Number 76
Date ca July 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition for Permit
Name and Freedom Status Risden Hearn [free]
Abstract Petition of Risden Hearn, free colored man, represents that by a judgment Somrset County Court May Term 1848, that he was declared free under the will of Spence Hearn of Somerset. At that time he was residing in Worcester County and is asking for permit to continue to living there. Several people signed his petition stating that their knowledge of his general reputation consider him a man of good character and worthy of being permitted to remain in the state & county.
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Record #41

Date ca July 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Levin Holland, Executor of Henry Jones, authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of sa…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 57
Original Liber Page Number 81
Date ca July 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Levin Holland, Executor of Henry Jones, authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of said deceased (Negroes excepted) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement, on a credit of 6 months for all sums above $3 taking from the purchaser obligations with good security on interest from day of sale. Also ordered that Levin Holland gives notice by warning creditors of deceased to exhibit their claims & to be published in successive weeks in a newspaper published in Worcester County,
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Record #42

Date 13 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Distribution of Negroes
Name and Freedom Status Asst. [enslaved]
Abstract Thomas B Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners by Orphans Court of Worcester to divide Neg…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 58
Original Liber Page Number 82
Date 13 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Distribution of Negroes
Name and Freedom Status Asst. [enslaved]
Abstract Thomas B Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners by Orphans Court of Worcester to divide Negroes belonging to estate of Jonathan S Parsons, dec'd agreeably to law equally among heirs. Distribution of the Negroes: To Amelia Parsons: widow of dec'd allotted boy Moses, girl Phillis, boy Lazarus girl Eliza & boy Stanford. To Theodore Parson: boy Joshua & girl Ann. Amelia Parsons to pay Theodore Parsons $100 cash in consideration of the value of said Negroes.
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Record #43

Date 14 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Beckett [free]
Abstract Henry Becket, Negro boy of 14 yo on 6 Dec last, comes to Court & it's represented that he is not …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 58
Original Liber Page Number 83
Date 14 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Beckett [free]
Abstract Henry Becket, Negro boy of 14 yo on 6 Dec last, comes to Court & it's represented that he is not at service or having trade or employement in service of his parents, that he is without means sufficient for maintenance. He is bound out as apprentice by Justices of Court to George W. Tilghman until he is 21 yo. Tilghman to teach him trade of a farmer, to supply him with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to give him $40.
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Record #44

Date 20 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Thomas Harmon [free]
Abstract Thomas Harmon, Negro boy 8 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court & it being represented as …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 61
Original Liber Page Number 88
Date 20 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Thomas Harmon [free]
Abstract Thomas Harmon, Negro boy 8 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court & it being represented as not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & is without means of sufficient maintenance. Court bounds him out as apprentice to John S. Bevans until he is 21 yo. Thomas to learn the trade of a farmer & to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance & when free to receive 2 suits of clothes to cost $15 or the sum of $15.
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Record #45

Date 25 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Gunby [free]
Abstract Justices of the Peace bind William Gunby, 10 yo on 10 August next [boy] of color and grandson of …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 61
Original Liber Page Number 89
Date 25 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Gunby [free]
Abstract Justices of the Peace bind William Gunby, 10 yo on 10 August next [boy] of color and grandson of James Gunby, to Peter Mason to learn art of farming, until 10 Aug 1864 when he is 21 yo. At expiration of term he to receive $25.
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Record #46

Date 11 Sep 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Blake [free]
Abstract James Blake, Negro boy 15 yo on 15 September last, being represented to Court that he is not at s…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 63
Original Liber Page Number 92
Date 11 Sep 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Blake [free]
Abstract James Blake, Negro boy 15 yo on 15 September last, being represented to Court that he is not at service or learning trade or employed in service of his parents & is without sufficient means for maintenance. He is bound out as apprentice to Major Handcock until he is 21 yo to learn trade of farming. When free he to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel worth $18.
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Record #47

Date ca Sep 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that Peter Claywell, administrator of Erexine Claywell dec'd is authorized to sell & disp…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 64
Original Liber Page Number 94
Date ca Sep 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that Peter Claywell, administrator of Erexine Claywell dec'd is authorized to sell & dispose of the deceased's interest in & to the Negro woman & child returned in the deceased's inventory either at public or private sale to the best advantage for the benefits of estate & account to the Court.
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Record #48

Date 9 Oct 1849
Type of Proceeding View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell t. Jenkins, deceasedd, are authorized …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 65
Original Liber Page Number 97
Date 9 Oct 1849
Type of Proceeding View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell t. Jenkins, deceasedd, are authorized to sell & dispose of all the Negroes belonging to the estate at public auction for cash after giving 10 days previous notice, by advertisement.
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Record #49

Date 26 Oct 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that Amanda P. Bevans, administratix of Rowland Bevans, deceasedd be authorized to make s…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 71
Original Liber Page Number 106
Date 26 Oct 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that Amanda P. Bevans, administratix of Rowland Bevans, deceasedd be authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of deceased except his Negroes & crops at public auction after giving 10 days notice by advertisement.
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Record #50

Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Marcellus Hayward [free]
Abstract Marcellus Hayward, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 May last, came to Court & was not at service, learning a …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 72
Original Liber Page Number 108
Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Marcellus Hayward [free]
Abstract Marcellus Hayward, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 May last, came to Court & was not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parent and is without sufficent means of support. Court binds him as apprentice to William L. Richards until he is 21 yo to learn the trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenace during apprenticeship & a suit of clothes worth $15 at expiration of term.
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Record #51

Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levin Blake [free]
Abstract Unexpired term of apprenticeship of Levin Blake to Rowland Bevans deceased, transferred in consid…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 73
Original Liber Page Number 110
Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levin Blake [free]
Abstract Unexpired term of apprenticeship of Levin Blake to Rowland Bevans deceased, transferred in consideration of $10 to Teagle Townsend until Blake is 21 yo.
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Record #52

Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status George Laws [free]
Abstract George Laws, free Negro, respectfully submits to Court that he has been manumited by James Hooper…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 73
Original Liber Page Number 111
Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status George Laws [free]
Abstract George Laws, free Negro, respectfully submits to Court that he has been manumited by James Hooper and desires to remain in the state of Maryland. He asks permission of Court to do so. Several members of community sign they are acquainted with petitioner and certify his good character & recommend petition be approved.
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Record #53

Date 27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Ennis [free]
Abstract Charles Ennis, Negro boy 15 yo on 28 January last past comes to Court & is represented to Court t…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 75
Original Liber Page Number 115
Date 27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Ennis [free]
Abstract Charles Ennis, Negro boy 15 yo on 28 January last past comes to Court & is represented to Court that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents, they being dead. He is without means for his maintenance & support. The Court bounds him out as apprentice to Stephen B. Collins until age 21 to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive $18.
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Record #54

Date 27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levin J.R. Ennis [free]
Abstract Levin J.R. Ennis, Negro boy, 13 yo on 30 January last past, comes to Court & is represented to Co…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 76
Original Liber Page Number 116
Date 27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levin J.R. Ennis [free]
Abstract Levin J.R. Ennis, Negro boy, 13 yo on 30 January last past, comes to Court & is represented to Court that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents, they being dead, & that he is without means sufficient for maintenance & support. Therefore, today the Court bounds him out as apprentice to Stephen B. Collins until he is 21 yo, to learn the trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive $18.
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Record #55

Date ca 11 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status Madison F. Tull [free]
Abstract Petition of Madison F. Tull, free Negro, states that your Petitioner is contrary to law held & de…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 76
Original Liber Page Number 117
Date ca 11 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status Madison F. Tull [free]
Abstract Petition of Madison F. Tull, free Negro, states that your Petitioner is contrary to law held & detained in servitude by Matthew Purnell as an apprentice. To the end therefore that Petitioner may be released and discharged from said servitutde and apprenticeship. "May it please your Honors to grant to Petitioner the state's writ of subpoena against Matthew Purnell commanding him to appear in Court & show cause why Petitioner should not be released & discharged from servitude."
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Record #56

Date 11 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that William T. Purnell, administrator of Elisha L. Purnell, deceased, is authorized to m…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 76
Original Liber Page Number 117
Date 11 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that William T. Purnell, administrator of Elisha L. Purnell, deceased, is authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of deceased (corn, Negroes, vessels & boat excepted) at public auction after giving 10 days notice by advertisement on credit of 6 months for all.
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Record #57

Date 1 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John H. Houston [free]
Abstract Justices of the Peace bind John H. Houston, 9 yo on 15 September next, son of free Negro, Henry H…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 77
Original Liber Page Number 119
Date 1 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John H. Houston [free]
Abstract Justices of the Peace bind John H. Houston, 9 yo on 15 September next, son of free Negro, Henry Houston (with his approbation), free Negro, to Samuel J. Lambdon as apprentice to learn art of farming. Starting today until 15 Sep 1862 when he is 21 yo. Houston is to be provided with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & $25 at end of term.
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Record #58

Date 1 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Edward T. Houston [free]
Abstract Justices of the Peace bind Edward T. Houston, 11 yo on 15 September next and son of free Negro, H…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 78
Original Liber Page Number 120
Date 1 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Edward T. Houston [free]
Abstract Justices of the Peace bind Edward T. Houston, 11 yo on 15 September next and son of free Negro, Henry Houston (with his approbation), to Samuel J. Lambdon as apprentice to learn art of farming. Starting today until 15 Sep 1860 when he is 21 yo. Houston is to be provided with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & $25 at end of term.
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Record #59

Date 18 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract George Libert Collins, Negro boy 9 yo on 10 December instant, is represented at Court that he is …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 81
Original Liber Page Number 125
Date 18 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract George Libert Collins, Negro boy 9 yo on 10 December instant, is represented at Court that he is not at service, learning a trade, or employed in service to his parents & is without maintenance or support. He is bound out as apprentice by Court to Josiah Collins until he is 21 yo, to learn the trade of a farmer. Josiah Collins is to supply him with suitable clothing and maintenance during apprenticeship and at end of term to give him $15.
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Record #60

Date 21 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract Ordered that Josiah Collins, master heretofore of George Libert Collins , apprentice, and he is h…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 82
Original Liber Page Number 127
Date 21 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract Ordered that Josiah Collins, master heretofore of George Libert Collins , apprentice, and he is hereby released from the obligations of the former indentures existing between the parties aforesaid, and it is further ordered that the said George Libert Collins be rebound to said Josiah Collins.
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Record #61

Date 21 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Hiram Grey [free]
Abstract Hiram Grey, Negro boy 6 yo on 3 Aug last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a t…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 82
Original Liber Page Number 127
Date 21 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Hiram Grey [free]
Abstract Hiram Grey, Negro boy 6 yo on 3 Aug last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; they having been sold out of the State for misdemeanor, and that he is without means for his maintenance. Court binds him out to Peter Tarr on 21 Dec 1849 until he is 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $15 or that sum in cash.
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Record #62

Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Williams [free]
Abstract William Williams, Negro boy 11 yo on 14 February last past, comes to Court; he is not at service,…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 83
Original Liber Page Number 128
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Williams [free]
Abstract William Williams, Negro boy 11 yo on 14 February last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. Court binds him to Zadok W. Bowen on 21 Dec 1849 until he is 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during his apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $5 and $30 in cash.
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Record #63

Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Peter Dickerson, executor of John T. Taylor, deceased, is authorized to sell personal estate of d…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 83
Original Liber Page Number 129
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Peter Dickerson, executor of John T. Taylor, deceased, is authorized to sell personal estate of dec'd (except the Negroes) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement .
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Record #64

Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status William Williams [free]
Abstract Ordered that Zadok W. Bowen, former master of William Williams, apprentice, is hereby released fr…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 83
Original Liber Page Number 129
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status William Williams [free]
Abstract Ordered that Zadok W. Bowen, former master of William Williams, apprentice, is hereby released from the indenture heretofore existing between the parties & ordered that Williams be rebound to Zadok W. Bowen.
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Record #65

Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Hiram Gray [free]
Abstract Ordered that Peter Tarr is hereby released from claims against him by Hiram Gray, his former appr…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 83
Original Liber Page Number 129
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Hiram Gray [free]
Abstract Ordered that Peter Tarr is hereby released from claims against him by Hiram Gray, his former apprentice, by virtue of an indenture between the parties aforesaid & is further ordered that Gray be rebound as an apprentice to Tarr.
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Record #66

Date 3 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Merrica ? [free]
Abstract James Merrica, Negro boy 15 yo on 20 January inst. 1850 comes to court; he is not at service, lea…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 85
Original Liber Page Number 132
Date 3 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Merrica ? [free]
Abstract James Merrica, Negro boy 15 yo on 20 January inst. 1850 comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of is parents; he is without means sufficient for maintenance or support. He is bound as apprentice to James Hooper until 21 yo; to learn trade of common laborer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive suit of clothes worth $15 & $25 in money.
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Record #67

Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Williams [free]
Abstract John Williams, Negro boy 17 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court; he is not in service, le…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 85
Original Liber Page Number 132
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Williams [free]
Abstract John Williams, Negro boy 17 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; they being dead. He does not have means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound to Aaron B. Williams to learn trade of farmer until 21 yo. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and when free to receive suit of clothing worth $15 and $30 in cash.
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Record #68

Date 22 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that Samuel P. McMaster, administrator of James W. Bishop, deceased, to sell the whole of…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 87
Original Liber Page Number 137
Date 22 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that Samuel P. McMaster, administrator of James W. Bishop, deceased, to sell the whole of personal estate of deceased (except Negroes) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement previous to sale.
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Record #69

Date 22 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland is authorized to make sale of whole of pers…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 87
Original Liber Page Number 137
Date 22 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status N/A
Abstract Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland is authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of deceased (Negroes excepted) at public auction after 10 days notice advertised previous to day of sale.
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Record #70

Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Sydney Johnson [free]
Abstract George S. Johnson, Negro boy, 5 yo on 2 June last past, comes into court; he is not in service, l…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 90
Original Liber Page Number 142
Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Sydney Johnson [free]
Abstract George S. Johnson, Negro boy, 5 yo on 2 June last past, comes into court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & he is without means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound as apprentice to Daivd Richardson to learn trade of common laborer until he is 21 yo. He is to receove suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive suit of clothes worth $15 or that sum in cash.
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Record #71

Date 11 Jul 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Merrica ? [free]
Abstract For sum of $100 paid to James Hooper by Teagle Townsend, Hooper sells him the unexpired term of a…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 90
Original Liber Page Number 142
Date 11 Jul 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Merrica ? [free]
Abstract For sum of $100 paid to James Hooper by Teagle Townsend, Hooper sells him the unexpired term of apprenticeship of James Merrica, heretofore bound to serve him until he is 21 yo.
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Record #72

Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Truitt [free]
Abstract John Truitt, Negro boy 15 yo on _Day April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learn…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 90
Original Liber Page Number 142
Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Truitt [free]
Abstract John Truitt, Negro boy 15 yo on _Day April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or em[ployed in service of his parents as they are dead; he is without means for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Jesse B Truitt as apprentice to learn trade of farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive good suit of wearing apparel worth $12 & $40 in cash.
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Record #73

Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Ambrose Truitt [free]
Abstract Ambrose Truitt, Negro boy 14 yo on _ November last past comes to court; he is not in service, lea…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 90
Original Liber Page Number 143
Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Ambrose Truitt [free]
Abstract Ambrose Truitt, Negro boy 14 yo on _ November last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or empoyed in service of his parents; he is without means sufficient for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to William Johnson to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $12 & $30 in cash..
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Record #74

Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Zadok Truitt [free]
Abstract Zadock Truit, Negro boy 11 yo on _ September last past, comes to court; he is not at service, lea…

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Original Liber Page Number 143
Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Zadok Truitt [free]
Abstract Zadock Truit, Negro boy 11 yo on _ September last past, comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade or in service of his parents, they being dead; he is without means sufficient for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Thomas C. Sturgis to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive good suit of wearing apparel worth $12 & $15 in cash.
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Record #75

Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levin Truitt [free]
Abstract Levin Truitt, Negro boy 7 yo on _April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 91
Original Liber Page Number 144
Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Levin Truitt [free]
Abstract Levin Truitt, Negro boy 7 yo on _April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. [see Zadok & Ambrose Truitt whose parents are dead] Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Thomas C. Sturgis to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing, & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive a freedom suit worth $17 and $17 in cash.
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Record #76

Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Chloe Emeline Bishop [free]
Abstract Chloe Emeline Bishop, colored child, 11 yo on 21 March next and daughter of Maria Bishop, comes t…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 92
Original Liber Page Number 147
Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Chloe Emeline Bishop [free]
Abstract Chloe Emeline Bishop, colored child, 11 yo on 21 March next and daughter of Maria Bishop, comes to court. With approbation of her mother, Chloe is bound to James S. Parsons to learn the business of a spinster until she is 16 yo on 21 Mar 1855. She is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, lodging & other neccessaries during term and at expiration of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, 1 suitable for Sundays & 1 for working days.
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Record #77

Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Moses Asbury Bishop [free]
Abstract Moses Asbury Bishop, colored child, 5 yo on 14 December next, son of Maria Bishop comes to court.…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 93
Original Liber Page Number 147
Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Moses Asbury Bishop [free]
Abstract Moses Asbury Bishop, colored child, 5 yo on 14 December next, son of Maria Bishop comes to court. With approbation of his mother, he is bound to Elisha C. Parsons to learn business of farming until 14 December 1865 when he is 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during his term and when free to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one suitable for Sundays & the other for working days.
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Record #78

Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Peter Wesley Bishop [free]
Abstract Peter Wesley Bishop, colored child, 8 yo on 24 May next, son of Maria Bishop come to court. With…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 93
Original Liber Page Number 148
Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Peter Wesley Bishop [free]
Abstract Peter Wesley Bishop, colored child, 8 yo on 24 May next, son of Maria Bishop come to court. With approbation of his mother, he is bound to Elisha C. Parsons to learn business of farming or agriculture, until 24 May 1863 when is his 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship and at end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays & other for working.
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Record #79

Date 22 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Cuff [free]
Abstract Minos P. Truitt, for value rec'd from Ebenezer T. White of Somerset County, does transfer to Whit…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 93
Original Liber Page Number 149
Date 22 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Cuff [free]
Abstract Minos P. Truitt, for value rec'd from Ebenezer T. White of Somerset County, does transfer to White all rights to a Negro boy John Cuff who was bound to him in 1849 by Justices of the Peace of Worcester, provided this assignment shall be approved by Orphans Court of Worcester.
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Record #80

Date 22 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Cuff [free]
Abstract John Cuff, 10 yo on 21 August next, son of Molly Cuffy who is in indigent circumstances & with he…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 93
Original Liber Page Number 149
Date 22 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Cuff [free]
Abstract John Cuff, 10 yo on 21 August next, son of Molly Cuffy who is in indigent circumstances & with her consent, is bound by the Court to apprentice with Minos P. Truitt until 21 Aug 1861 when he will be 21 yo. He is to learn the trade of a common laborer and is to receive sufficient meat, drinks, clothing & lodging during his term. At expiration of term he is to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays & 1 for working days.
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Record #81

Date 21 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Truitt [free]
Abstract Charles Truitt, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 January last past, comes to court; he is not at service or le…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 94
Original Liber Page Number 150
Date 21 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Truitt [free]
Abstract Charles Truitt, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 January last past, comes to court; he is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of parents & is without sufficeient means for maintenance. He is bound by court as apprentice until he is 21 yo to William C. Mumford to learn trade of common laborer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance through apprenticeship & when free to receive $15 in cash.
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Record #82

Date 26 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Elizabeth Truitt [free]
Abstract Elizabeth Truitt, Negro girl, 9 yo on 1 June last past comes to court; she is not at service, lea…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 94
Original Liber Page Number 151
Date 26 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Elizabeth Truitt [free]
Abstract Elizabeth Truitt, Negro girl, 9 yo on 1 June last past comes to court; she is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of her parents, they being dead; she is without means sufficient for her maintenance. Court binds her out as apprentice to William C. Mumford until she is 18 yo to learn the trade of common labourer. He is to supply her suitable clothing & maintenance during her apprenticeship & when free to give her $15 in cash.
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Record #83

Date ca 12 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Julia [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland, deceased, is hereby authorized to sell & d…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 94
Original Liber Page Number 151
Date ca 12 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Julia [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland, deceased, is hereby authorized to sell & dispose of Negro girl Julia to best advantage & benefit of estate at private sale provided he can dispose of her for a sum not less than appraised value .
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Record #84

Date 5 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Ann Maria Dryden [free]
Abstract Trustees of the poor for Worcester bind as apprentice a poor black child named Ann Maria Dryden n…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 95
Original Liber Page Number 152
Date 5 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Ann Maria Dryden [free]
Abstract Trustees of the poor for Worcester bind as apprentice a poor black child named Ann Maria Dryden now residing in ther Poor House & chargeable to the County to Edward Dymack until 1 March 1864 when she is 18 yo, to learn occupation of housewifery. She is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during her term. Edward Dymack together with John G Savage & Levi Nelson, his sureties, bind themselves unto the State of Maryland for $50.
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Record #85

Date 7 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Brittingham [free]
Abstract In consideration of sum of $100 paid to Jacob Riley by M.N. Lindsey & Alfred T. Dickerson for the…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 95
Original Liber Page Number 153
Date 7 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Brittingham [free]
Abstract In consideration of sum of $100 paid to Jacob Riley by M.N. Lindsey & Alfred T. Dickerson for the transfer of apprenticeship of John Brittingham of col. [boy of color?] to serve them until he is 21 yo.
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Record #86

Date ca 26 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that John W. Dicson? , adm. of Theodore Shockley deceased is authorized to make sale of t…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 97
Original Liber Page Number 156
Date ca 26 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that John W. Dicson? , adm. of Theodore Shockley deceased is authorized to make sale of the Negroes belonging to said deceased's estate at private sale for benefit of estate provided he does not sell them for a less sum than appraised value and accounts to Court for same.
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Record #87

Date 15 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Joseph W. Balch [free]
Abstract Joseph Whittington Balch, 12 yo on 31 May next is the son of Joseph Balch a slave, the mother of …

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 98
Original Liber Page Number 159
Date 15 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Joseph W. Balch [free]
Abstract Joseph Whittington Balch, 12 yo on 31 May next is the son of Joseph Balch a slave, the mother of Joseph Whittington is a free Negro woman now dead. With approbation of Joseph Balch, Joseph Whittington Balch is indentured to Zadok T. Milbourn to learn trade of farming until he is 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meal, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive 2 suits of apparel - 1 for Sundays & 1 for working days and $20.
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Record #88

Date 15 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Balch [free]
Abstract George Balch, 15 yo on 13 September next is bound out as an apprentice by the Justices of the Pea…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 98
Original Liber Page Number 159
Date 15 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Balch [free]
Abstract George Balch, 15 yo on 13 September next is bound out as an apprentice by the Justices of the Peace to farmer Zadock. George is the son of Joseph Balch, a slave, and his mother was a free Negro woman who is now dead. With consent of his fateher he is apprenticed to learn the trade of farming until he is 21 on 13 Sep 1856. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during his term and at its expiration to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, 1 for Sundays 7 other for working days & the sum of $20.
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Record #89

Date 26 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Purnell [free]
Abstract Henry Purnell son of Henry Purnell, a Negro boy 9 yo on 1 May last past, comes to Court. He is n…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 99
Original Liber Page Number 160
Date 26 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Purnell [free]
Abstract Henry Purnell son of Henry Purnell, a Negro boy 9 yo on 1 May last past, comes to Court. He is not at service, learning a rade, or employed in service of his parents & is without sufficients means for his maintenance or support. Therefore he is bound as apprentice to learn trade of a farmer until he is 21 yo. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $15 or that amount in cash.
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Record #90

Date ca 29 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Sally [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that Edward Scarborough, administrator of Richard Scarborough, deceased, make sale of Neg…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 99
Original Liber Page Number 161
Date ca 29 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Order
Name and Freedom Status Sally [enslaved]
Abstract Ordered that Edward Scarborough, administrator of Richard Scarborough, deceased, make sale of Negro girl Sally belonging to deceased's estate, at private sale to best advantage for benefit of estate provided he does not sell her for less than appraised value .
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Record #91

Date 6 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed slaves
Abstract View & estimate of annual value of estate of Emily Watts, minor in case of John Clark, her guardi…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 101
Original Liber Page Number 165
Date 6 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status Unnamed slaves
Abstract View & estimate of annual value of estate of Emily Watts, minor in case of John Clark, her guardian. Includes: Negro woman & 2 children @ $6., 1 Negro child is in Baltimore as well as land, house, barn, etc.
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Record #92

Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Henry Purnell [free]
Abstract Charles Henry Purnell, Negro 2 yo on 1 September last past, comes to court; he is not at service,…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 102
Original Liber Page Number 166
Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Henry Purnell [free]
Abstract Charles Henry Purnell, Negro 2 yo on 1 September last past, comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade, or employed in service of his parents & is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Court binds him as apprentice to William L. Richards until 21 yo, to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive $15.
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Record #93

Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Elizabeth Henry [free]
Abstract Sarah Elizabeth Henry, Negro girl, 6 mos. Old 1 April instant comes to Court. She is not at serv…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 102
Original Liber Page Number 166
Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Elizabeth Henry [free]
Abstract Sarah Elizabeth Henry, Negro girl, 6 mos. Old 1 April instant comes to Court. She is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of her parents & is without sufficient means for her maintenance. She is bound as apprentice to William L. Richards until she is 18 yo to learn the trade of common laborer. She is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and at end of term to receive $12 in cash.
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Record #94

Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Robert A. Mears [free]
Abstract Robert A. Mears, Negro boy 14 yo on 15 February last past comes to Court. He is not at service or…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 102
Original Liber Page Number 167
Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Robert A. Mears [free]
Abstract Robert A. Mears, Negro boy 14 yo on 15 February last past comes to Court. He is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. He is bound by Court as apprentice to to Ebenezer Powell until 21 yo; to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing and maintenance during apprenticeship & at expiration of term to receive suit of clothes work $15 or that amount in money.
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Record #95

Date 30 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status Handy Hudson [free]
Abstract Petition signed by: Thomas H. Jones, Williams Jones, James N. Jones, Thomas Dukes, Stephen Ennis…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 102
Original Liber Page Number 167
Date 30 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status Handy Hudson [free]
Abstract Petition signed by: Thomas H. Jones, Williams Jones, James N. Jones, Thomas Dukes, Stephen Ennis, Purnell Matthews, Robert E Sturgis, William Chapman , Z. C. Selby certify that they know Handy Hudson, free Negro, & believe him to be honest & worthy of permission to remain in Worcester County and act as a freeman.
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Record #96

Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Edward Frances Purnell [free]
Abstract James Edward Francis Purnell, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 April last, comes into Court; he is not at ser…

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Original Liber Page Number 171
Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Edward Frances Purnell [free]
Abstract James Edward Francis Purnell, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 April last, comes into Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Therefore James E.F. Purnell is bound as apprentice until 21 yo to Philip Marsh to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and when free to receive freedom suit & $15.
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Record #97

Date 13 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Peter Townsend [free]
Abstract Justices of Peace bind Peter Townsend, free Negro boy, 10 yo on 28 July next, as represented by h…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 105
Original Liber Page Number 173
Date 13 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Peter Townsend [free]
Abstract Justices of Peace bind Peter Townsend, free Negro boy, 10 yo on 28 July next, as represented by his mother & as appears by the family record contained in a Bible exhibited to Justices showing that Peter is son of Hannah Townsend, free Negro woman. She is of indigent circumstances & with Peter's approbation & consent of mother, he is bound to Denard Williams as an apprentice to learn the trade of farming. He is to serve until 28 Jul 1861 when he will be 21 yo. he is to receive sufficent meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive suit of clothes to cost $12 or $7 cash. Hannah also states she is his only living parent.
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Record #98

Date 13 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Isaac Thomas Townsend [free]
Abstract Isaac Thomas Townsend, free Negro boy 12 yo on 28 July next as represented by his mother and as a…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 106
Original Liber Page Number 174
Date 13 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Isaac Thomas Townsend [free]
Abstract Isaac Thomas Townsend, free Negro boy 12 yo on 28 July next as represented by his mother and as appears by family record in Bible shown to Court. He is son of Hannah Townsend, free Negro, who is of indigent circumstances. With her consent and approbation of Isaac he is bound by Court to Denard Williams to learn trade of farming until 28 Jul 1859 when he will be 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during apprenticeship; at end of term to receive suit of clothes to cost $12 or $12 in cash. Hannah also states that she is his only living parent.
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Record #99

Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Martin [free]
Abstract James Martin, 8 yo on 17 September next , son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstan…

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Original Liber Page Number 175
Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Martin [free]
Abstract James Martin, 8 yo on 17 September next , son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances is bound out as apprentice to Joseph E. Godfrey to learn the trade of farming until 17 Sep 1863 when he will be 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparent, one for Sundays & one for working days & $10.
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Record #100

Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Thomas M. Martin [free]
Abstract Thomas M. Martin, 1 yo on 18 May next, son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances…

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Familysearch PDF Page Number 107
Original Liber Page Number 176
Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Thomas M. Martin [free]
Abstract Thomas M. Martin, 1 yo on 18 May next, son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances, is bound by Court to Joseph E. Godfrey as apprentice until 18 [May] 1871 when he is 21 yo, to learn trade of farming, with approbation of his mother. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship and at expiration of term to receive 2 sets of wearing apparel one for Sunday & 1 for working days & $10 cash.
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