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

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Record #50 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 72
Original Liber Page Number 108
Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Marcellus Hayward [free]
Abstract Marcellus Hayward, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 May last, came to Court & was not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parent and is without sufficent means of support. Court binds him as apprentice to William L. Richards until he is 21 yo to learn the trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenace during apprenticeship & a suit of clothes worth $15 at expiration of term.

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