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

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Record #96 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 104
Original Liber Page Number 171
Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Edward Frances Purnell [free]
Abstract James Edward Francis Purnell, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 April last, comes into Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Therefore James E.F. Purnell is bound as apprentice until 21 yo to Philip Marsh to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and when free to receive freedom suit & $15.

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