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

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Record #62 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 83
Original Liber Page Number 128
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status William Williams [free]
Abstract William Williams, Negro boy 11 yo on 14 February last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. Court binds him to Zadok W. Bowen on 21 Dec 1849 until he is 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during his apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $5 and $30 in cash.

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