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

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Record #181 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 217
Original Liber Page Number 393
Date 12 Nov 1851
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Blake [free]
Abstract George Blake, Negro boy 19 yo on 1 April last past came into Court & is being presented to Court that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; he is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Court binds him as apprentice to Charles Townsend until he is 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticesip & when free to receive $20.

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