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

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Record #53 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 75
Original Liber Page Number 115
Date 27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Charles Ennis [free]
Abstract Charles Ennis, Negro boy 15 yo on 28 January last past comes to Court & is represented to Court that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents, they being dead. He is without means for his maintenance & support. The Court bounds him out as apprentice to Stephen B. Collins until age 21 to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive $18.

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