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

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Record #23 from Talbot County, Maryland Indentured Children 1796-1913

County Talbot
Type of Record Orphans Court Indentures part II 1804-1820
Page 337
Date 17 September 1812
Abstract Justices of the Peace, bind (with consent of his mother) Adam, a poor negro orphan aged 10 yr on 30 March last, unto William Grace, farmer, until he is 21 yo; to be taught to read & write provided any teacher in the neighborhood where convenient can be prevailed upon to undertake such teaching on common or reasonable terms.

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