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

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Record #186 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 225
Original Liber Page Number 408
Date 16 Nov 1851
Type of Proceeding Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status Eben Taylor [free]
Abstract Indenture between Isaac Gray & Leah Taylor on the one part & John T. Hickman of the other part. Gray & Taylor bind out their son Eben Taylor, 3 yo on 1 April next, to John T. Hickman until he is 21 yo, to learn trade of farming. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during his apprenticeship & at expiration of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one suitable for Sundays & the other for working days. Notation by Mr. Isaac Gray & Leah Taylor, free Negroes, father & mother of Eben Taylor.

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