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

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Record #93 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 102
Original Liber Page Number 166
Date 9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Sarah Elizabeth Henry [free]
Abstract Sarah Elizabeth Henry, Negro girl, 6 mos. Old 1 April instant comes to Court. She is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of her parents & is without sufficient means for her maintenance. She is bound as apprentice to William L. Richards until she is 18 yo to learn the trade of common laborer. She is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and at end of term to receive $12 in cash.

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