| Familysearch PDF Page Number | 99 |
|---|---|
| Original Liber Page Number | 160 |
| Date | 26 Mar 1850 |
| Type of Proceeding | Indenture - apprenticeship |
| Name and Freedom Status | Henry Purnell [free] |
| Abstract | Henry Purnell son of Henry Purnell, a Negro boy 9 yo on 1 May last past, comes to Court. He is not at service, learning a rade, or employed in service of his parents & is without sufficients means for his maintenance or support. Therefore he is bound as apprentice to learn trade of a farmer until he is 21 yo. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $15 or that amount in cash. |
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