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

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Record #29 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 40
Original Liber Page Number 48
Date 24 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John H. Robins [free]
Abstract John H. Robins, Negro boy 14 yo on 24 Aug last past, he is not in service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & is without means for his maintenance. Therefore on this 24 April 1849 , he is bound as apprentice by Justices of Orphans Court to William D. Hudson until is is 21 yo. Hudson agrees to teach him trade of farmer & to supply him with suitable clothing & maintenance. When free to give him $25.

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