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

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Record #99 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 106
Original Liber Page Number 175
Date 17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status James Martin [free]
Abstract James Martin, 8 yo on 17 September next , son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances is bound out as apprentice to Joseph E. Godfrey to learn the trade of farming until 17 Sep 1863 when he will be 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparent, one for Sundays & one for working days & $10.

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