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

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Record #144 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 170
Original Liber Page Number 298
Date 20 Mar 1851
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status John Tunnell [free]
Abstract John Tunnell, free Negro, 12 yo on 2 March next, son of Mary Tunnell, free Negro of indigent circumstances & with her approbation, is bound by Court to George Hargis to learn trade of farmer, until 2 Mar 1851 when he is 21 yo. He is to be supplied with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodgings and at expiration of term to be given wearing apparel to cost $20.

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