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

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Record #72 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 90
Original Liber Page Number 142
Date 12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Truitt [free]
Abstract John Truitt, Negro boy 15 yo on _Day April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or em[ployed in service of his parents as they are dead; he is without means for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Jesse B Truitt as apprentice to learn trade of farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive good suit of wearing apparel worth $12 & $40 in cash.

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