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

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Record #76 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 92
Original Liber Page Number 147
Date 29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Chloe Emeline Bishop [free]
Abstract Chloe Emeline Bishop, colored child, 11 yo on 21 March next and daughter of Maria Bishop, comes to court. With approbation of her mother, Chloe is bound to James S. Parsons to learn the business of a spinster until she is 16 yo on 21 Mar 1855. She is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, lodging & other neccessaries during term and at expiration of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, 1 suitable for Sundays & 1 for working days.

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