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

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Record #1 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 17
Original Liber Page Number 3
Date 13 Feb 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George James Blake [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & George H Bennet, farmer for apprenticeship of George James Blake. Blake will be 4 yo on 1 Jun next. He is son of Mary Blake, free Negro of indigent circumstances. With her consent Blake to live with Bennett from today until 1 Jun 1866 when Blake is 21 yo. To learn trade of farming & will be provided with meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term will receive wearing apparel suitable for Sunday wear.

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