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

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Record #20 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 26
Original Liber Page Number 20
Date 30 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Stevenson [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and William H. Holland for apprenticeship of William Stevenson who will be 12 yo on 1 October next and is son of Ann Stevenson, free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. Holland to teach Stevenson the art of farming starting today until end of term on 1 Oct 1858 when Stevenson is 21 yo. He to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at end of term to receive one suit of wearing apparel suitable for Sunday or $10 in cash.

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