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

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Record #156 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 05/15/1829
Apprentice Surname Messick
Apprentice First Name Peter
Gender M
Race n
Guardian Justice of the Peace
Master Surname Tyer
Master's First Name Isaac
Occupation Blacksmith
Benefits During Service u
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing and $30 dollars
Box Number 2
Folder Number 45
Series Number 4555.32

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