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

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Record #100 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 107
Original Liber Page Number 176
Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Thomas M. Martin [free]
Abstract Thomas M. Martin, 1 yo on 18 May next, son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances, is bound by Court to Joseph E. Godfrey as apprentice until 18 [May] 1871 when he is 21 yo, to learn trade of farming, with approbation of his mother. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship and at expiration of term to receive 2 sets of wearing apparel one for Sunday & 1 for working days & $10 cash.

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