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

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Record #66 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 85
Original Liber Page Number 132
Date 3 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Merrica ? [free]
Abstract James Merrica, Negro boy 15 yo on 20 January inst. 1850 comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of is parents; he is without means sufficient for maintenance or support. He is bound as apprentice to James Hooper until 21 yo; to learn trade of common laborer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive suit of clothes worth $15 & $25 in money.

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