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

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Record #142 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 169
Original Liber Page Number 296
Date 25 Mar 1851
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status George Bishop [free]
Abstract George Bishop, Negro boy 14 yo on 20 March instant, comes to Court & is represented as not service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & is without means for sufficient maintenance. He is bound as apprentice to David K. Hopkins until 21 yo to learn the trade of farmer. He is to be supplied suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to be given $25.

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