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

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Record #21 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 27
Original Liber Page Number 23
Date 5 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Abraham Holland [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace and Richard Holland, man of color, for apprenticeship of Abraham Holland, boy of color will be 8 yo on 20 June next; son of Selisy? Holland, deceased. Abraham to learn the art of farming and to serve Richard until 21 yo. He to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during his term and at its expiration to receive two suits of wearing apparent - one for Sunday & the other for working days worth $12.

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