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

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Record #38 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 54
Original Liber Page Number 75
Date 16 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Johnson [free]
Abstract Indenture between Justices of the Peace & Zadok J Hall for apprenticeship of Sarah Johnson, free Negro who will be 4 yo in August next, with approbation of her mother Mary Johnson, free Negro of indigent circumstances. She is to learn the art of house work; apprenticeship to start today until August 1861 when Sarah attains age of 16. Hall to provide her with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at its expiration to provide her with $20.

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