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

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Record #67 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 85
Original Liber Page Number 132
Date 8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Williams [free]
Abstract John Williams, Negro boy 17 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; they being dead. He does not have means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound to Aaron B. Williams to learn trade of farmer until 21 yo. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and when free to receive suit of clothing worth $15 and $30 in cash.

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