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

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Record #37 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 54
Original Liber Page Number 74
Date 9 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Fisher [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of Peace and Henry T. Merrill for apprenticeship of James Fisher, Negro 10 yo on 1 January next with approbation of his mother Patience Fisher, a free Negro of indigent circumstances. He is to learn the art of a farmer; apprenticeship starts today until 1 Jun 1861 when he is 21 yo. Merrill will supply meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term Fisher to receive $25.

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