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

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Record #10 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 21
Original Liber Page Number 10
Date 9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Albert Gunby [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for the apprenticeship of William Albert Gunby, who during Christmas week next will be 11 yo and is son of Dorcas Gunby - free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. To serve until 21 yo and with approbation of his mother. He to learn the art of farming and at expiration of period of servitude he will receive a freedom suit or $12 in cash.

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