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

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Record #134 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 158
Original Liber Page Number 275
Date 28 Jan 1851
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Collins [free]
Abstract George Collins, Negro boy 8 yo on 15 July last past, comes into Cort & is represented that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; he is without means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound as apprentice to Eli Claywell until 21 yo to learn trade of farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive a freedom suit worth $15 or that same in cash.

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