| Familysearch PDF Page Number | 85 |
|---|---|
| Original Liber Page Number | 132 |
| Date | 3 Jan 1850 |
| Type of Proceeding | Indenture - apprenticeship |
| Name and Freedom Status | James Merrica ? [free] |
| Abstract | James Merrica, Negro boy 15 yo on 20 January inst. 1850 comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of is parents; he is without means sufficient for maintenance or support. He is bound as apprentice to James Hooper until 21 yo; to learn trade of common laborer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive suit of clothes worth $15 & $25 in money. |
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