| Familysearch PDF Page Number | 104 |
|---|---|
| Original Liber Page Number | 171 |
| Date | 17 Apr 1850 |
| Type of Proceeding | Indenture - apprenticeship |
| Name and Freedom Status | James Edward Frances Purnell [free] |
| Abstract | James Edward Francis Purnell, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 April last, comes into Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Therefore James E.F. Purnell is bound as apprentice until 21 yo to Philip Marsh to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and when free to receive freedom suit & $15. |
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