| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Volume | 776 |
| Page Number | 272 |
| Buyer or Manumitted Person | Anna Maria Styles & William Styles, Negro apprentices |
| Seller or Owner | James Fooks |
| Transaction Type | Indenture - Apprenticeship |
| Date | 23 Sep 1850 |
| Transaction Abstract | Due to Maryland Act of General Assembly passed Dec. 1839 Chapter 35 entitled "An act to provide for the better regulation of free Negroes & Mulato children within this State" James Fooks has agreed, in presence of Justices of Orphans Court, to take as apprentices Negroes Anna Maria Styles 8 yo & William Styles 8 yo. Anna Maria to serve until 16 yo & William to serve until 21 yo. Fooks to provide sufficient meat, drink, cloth, washing, lodging & other necessaries. To teach Anna Maria business of house wifery & William the business of a farmer. At end of service, Anna Maria to receive freedom dues of $10 & William $15. Signed 23 Sep 1850 |
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