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

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Record #614 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 07/13/1842
Apprentice Surname Metcalf
Apprentice First Name Andrew
Gender M
Race n
Guardian Justice of the Peace
Master Surname Burton
Master's First Name John H.
Occupation House Servant
Benefits During Service reasonable education
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing and $20 dollars
Box Number 18
Folder Number 9
Series Number 4555.32

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