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

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Record #22 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 02/08/1838
Apprentice Surname Collins
Apprentice First Name Horatio
Gender M
Race m
Guardian Parent
Master Surname Melson
Master's First Name Edward B.
Occupation Farming
Benefits During Service $30 dollars in lieu of schooling
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing
Box Number 12
Folder Number 17
Series Number 4555.32

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