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

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Record #398 from Somerset County Bonds, 1827-1850

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Date 14 May 1850
Record Name (Somerset County, MD) SO County Bonds (1845-1850)
Citation (Liber:Folio) SWJ3:298
Name Referenced Hessy Smith
Record Type Indenture/Apprentice
Abstract of Record Hessy Smith, [likely free black, see 1850 census] 4 yo on 1 March next, the daughter of James Smith late of said county and of indigent circumstances and with consent of mother Julia Smith, apprenticed to Charles Smith until 1 March 1863 when 16 yo. At expiration of term to receive suitable clothing to the amount of $5. Julia Smith "signed" with her mark.

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