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

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Record #18 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 25
Original Liber Page Number 19
Date 3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Mills [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and William Veasy, farmer of Worester County, for apprenticeship of James Mills, a colored boy, will be 16 yo on 15 April next and son of Mary Armwood. With approbation of Mary Armwood he is apprenticed to learn art of farming from Veasy until he is 21 yo. Mills is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing and lodging during his term and at end of term to receive freedom suit of clothes to cost $10 or $10 cash.

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