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

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Record #626 from Apprenticeships from the Somerset County Register of Wills (Indentures), 1864-1867

County Somerset
PDF page 419
Page # in Liber JJD No. 6 383
Justice of the Peace not on form
Child (Apprentice) Mary Hayman
Child of Nelly Hayman, dead
Raised by Rebecca Hayman
Awarded Rebecca Hayman awarded services of Mary until 18
White person to whom apprenticed (master) Thomas J Hayman
Date of Apprenticeship Paper 9 Nov 1864
Age 16
Date of Attaining Said Age 25 Dec 1864
Age to Serve Until 18
Trade to Learn cook
Receive at the end of the Apprenticeship 2 suits apparel & $5
Date of Final Papers N/A due to different form used
Transcriber Notes Orphan Mary selected Thomas Hayman as master, note contract reads that Rebecca awarded services of Mary so perhaps Thomas & Rebecca are spouses?

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