Record #136 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number	159
Original Liber Page Number	276
Date	9 Jan 1851
Type of Proceeding	Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status	John Wesley Purnell [free]
Abstract	John Wesley Purnell, Negro, 9 yo on 6 April next, son of Joshua & Jane Purnell of indigent circumstances & with their approbation, is bound as apprentice to James Duncan, until 6 Apr 1862 when he is 21 yo, to learn the art of farming. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel - 1 suitable for Sundays & the other for working days. Includes notation of agreement from parents.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851, 1851, Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Prev. Record in Source

Next Record in Source

About Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Print Record

View Original Document