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

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Record #999 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 12/25/1865
Apprentice Surname Houston
Apprentice First Name Samuel
Gender M
Race n
Guardian Other
Master Surname Houston
Master's First Name John M.
Occupation Farming
Benefits During Service u
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing and $20 dollars
Box Number 44
Folder Number 36
Series Number 4555.32

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