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

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Record #4 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 19
Original Liber Page Number 6
Date 4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q Dennis, for apprenticeship of Henry Polk Mitchell, 4 yo on 8 Feb next, colored boy, by appropation of his mother Rachell Mitchell, until 21 yo. To learn art of farming & other work; to receive meat, drink , clothing & lodging during term and at expiration of term to receive freedom suit to cost $5.

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