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

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Record #379 from Somerset County Bonds, 1827-1850

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Date 13 Oct 1849
Record Name (Somerset County, MD) SO County Bonds (1845-1850)
Citation (Liber:Folio) SWJ3:251
Name Referenced John Morris
Record Type Indenture/Apprentice
Abstract of Record John Morris, coloured boy, 3 yo on 24 January next, son of Gatty Morris who is of indigent circumstances and with her consent, indentured to Noah Hearn until 24 January 1868 when 21 yo. To learn trade of farming; at expiration of term, to receive two suits of wearing apparel, one suitable for Sunday and the others for working days. Gatty "signed" agreement with her mark.

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