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

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Record #12 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 21
Original Liber Page Number 11
Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Robert H. Williams [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Zadock W. Bowen, farmer in Worcester for the apprenticeship of Robert H. Williams, who will be 5 yo on 15 December 1849 and is son of Robert Williams, Negro of said County of indigent circumstances. With his father's approbation he is apprenticed to learn the art of farming until the age of 21; to receive meat, drink clothing & lodging during the term and at the expiration shall receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays and the other for working days.

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