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

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Record #19 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 26
Original Liber Page Number 20
Date 31 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Henry Robins [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & George Bohannan (Bowhannan), farmer, for apprenticeship of John Henry Robins, "couloured" boy who will be 15 yo on 10 Dec 1849 next, and son of Nelly Robbins of indigent circumstances. He to learn art of farming; term from today until 10 Dec 1855 when he will be 21 yo. Robins to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at end of term to receive freedom suit of clothes to cost $12.

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