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

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Record #116 from Abstracts of Maryland County Land Records, 1769-1803

State Maryland
County Worcester
Liber: Folio Q:201
Date (written/recorded) 25 May 1795
Grantor: Grantee William Floyd / Free Negro woman Esther
Abstract Indenture: For 5 pounds Esther, by her free will, voluntarily and without fear or threats from Floyd "endent" herself as a servant of William Floyd for 7 years. Floyd agrees to find and furnish Esther and her children (if any) with sufficient meat, food and lodging and clothing suited to a servant of her station.

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