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

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Record #112 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 117
Original Liber Page Number 197
Date 11 Jun 1850
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Henry Armstrong [free]
Abstract Henry Armstrong, Negro boy 14 yo on 10 September last comes into Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; he is without sufficient means for his maintenance. He is bound as apprentice to James B. Hambdin until he is 21 yo, to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive $20.

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