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

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Record #138 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 02/04/1832
Apprentice Surname Rickard
Apprentice First Name Lemuel B.
Gender M
Race n
Guardian Justice of the Peace
Master Surname Blades
Master's First Name Greensbury
Occupation Farming
Benefits During Service to learn to read in the new Testament or $20 dollars in cash when free
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing
Box Number 5
Folder Number 71
Series Number 4555.32

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