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

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Record #640 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 10/18/1843
Apprentice Surname Jacobs (or Shankland)
Apprentice First Name James
Gender M
Race n
Guardian Self
Master Surname Barker
Master's First Name Robinson
Occupation Farming
Benefits During Service u
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing with 1 extra worth $20 dollars or $20 dollars in cash
Box Number 19
Folder Number 44
Series Number 4555.32

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