All Records in Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851
Record #1
Date
13 Feb 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George James Blake [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & George H Bennet, farmer for apprenticeship of…
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Date
13 Feb 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George James Blake [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & George H Bennet, farmer for apprenticeship of George James Blake. Blake will be 4 yo on 1 Jun next. He is son of Mary Blake, free Negro of indigent circumstances. With her consent Blake to live with Bennett from today until 1 Jun 1866 when Blake is 21 yo. To learn trade of farming & will be provided with meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term will receive wearing apparel suitable for Sunday wear.
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Zadok Marshall, executor of Mary Bowen to sell personal estate except the Negroes at public aucti…
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4
Date
25 Jan 1848
Type of Proceeding
court order
Name and Freedom Status
Alice [enslaved]
Abstract
Zadok Marshall, executor of Mary Bowen to sell personal estate except the Negroes at public auction. Marshall to sell Negro woman Alice at private sale provided it can be for a sum not less the appraised value, between this date & the sale of personal items. If not sold at private sale to be sold at public sale at sale of personal estate.
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Name and Freedom Status
Josiah Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Jo…
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6
Date
4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Josiah Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace of Worcester County & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Josiah Polk Mitchell, 2 yo on 3 May next, colored boy, by approbation of his mother Rachel Mitchell until 21 yo. To learn art of farming and other work; to receive meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at expiration of term to receive freedom suit to cost $10.
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Name and Freedom Status
Henry Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q Dennis, for apprenticeship of Henry Polk Mitchell, 4 …
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6
Date
4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Henry Polk Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q Dennis, for apprenticeship of Henry Polk Mitchell, 4 yo on 8 Feb next, colored boy, by appropation of his mother Rachell Mitchell, until 21 yo. To learn art of farming & other work; to receive meat, drink , clothing & lodging during term and at expiration of term to receive freedom suit to cost $5.
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Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Handy Mitchell, colore…
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7
Date
4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Handy Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Handy Mitchell, colored boy 11 yo on 20 Feb. next, by approbation of his mother Rachel Mitchell, until he is 21 yo. To learn art of farming & other work; to receive meat, dink, clothing & lodging during term and at expiration to receive freedom suit to cost $10.
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Name and Freedom Status
Sarah Hester Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Sarah Hester Mitchell,…
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7
Date
4 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Sarah Hester Mitchell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Littleton Q. Dennis, for apprenticeship of Sarah Hester Mitchell, colored girl 4 yo on 3 October next, by approbation of her mother Rachel Mitchell, until she is 16 yo. To learn art of housework & other work; to receive meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term.
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Abstract
$20 paid to Josiah D. Powell by William H. Purnell for transfer of apprenticeship assignment for …
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8
Date
19 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Transfer of Apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Benjamin Purnell [free]
Abstract
$20 paid to Josiah D. Powell by William H. Purnell for transfer of apprenticeship assignment for unexpired term of Negro apprentice Benjamin Purnell who is to serve until he is 21 yo.
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Abstract
Emeline Selby, Negro girl 7 yo on 10 May last past, came into the County & is not at service or l…
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8
Date
19 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Emeline Selby [free]
Abstract
Emeline Selby, Negro girl 7 yo on 10 May last past, came into the County & is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of parents & is without sufficient maintenance or support is apprenticed by the Justices of Orphans Court to Matilda Collins until Emeline is 18 yo. She is to learn the trade of house work; to be supplied with clothing & maintenance during her term and at expiration to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel or $10 in cash.
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Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for apprenticeship of Joh…
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21
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10
Date
9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Wesley Gunby [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for apprenticeship of John Wesley Gunby, 14 yo during last August & will be 15 in August next, son of Dorcas Gunby - free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. With approbation of his mother, John Wesley Gunby to be servant of Irving from today until Gunby is 21 yo. He is to be given sufficient meat, drink, clothing, and lodging during the term and learn the art and trade of farming. At expiration of period of servitude he will receive $12.
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Name and Freedom Status
William Albert Gunby [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for the apprenticeship of…
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10
Date
9 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
William Albert Gunby [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Levin T. H. Irving of Somerset County for the apprenticeship of William Albert Gunby, who during Christmas week next will be 11 yo and is son of Dorcas Gunby - free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. To serve until 21 yo and with approbation of his mother. He to learn the art of farming and at expiration of period of servitude he will receive a freedom suit or $12 in cash.
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Between Justices of the Peace and Jacob Johnson, farmer of Worcester County, for the apprenticesh…
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11
Date
9 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Lewis Benson [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Jacob Johnson, farmer of Worcester County, for the apprenticeship of Lewis Benson who is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents and is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Benson is Negro boy 16 yo on 9 February last past and came into the County and is bound into apprenticeship until he is 21 yo. He is to learn the art of farming and will receive suitable clothing and maintenance during his apprenticeship & to receive $35 in cash at end of term.
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Between Justices of the Peace and Zadock W. Bowen, farmer in Worcester for the apprenticeship of …
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11
Date
3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Robert H. Williams [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Zadock W. Bowen, farmer in Worcester for the apprenticeship of Robert H. Williams, who will be 5 yo on 15 December 1849 and is son of Robert Williams, Negro of said County of indigent circumstances. With his father's approbation he is apprenticed to learn the art of farming until the age of 21; to receive meat, drink clothing & lodging during the term and at the expiration shall receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays and the other for working days.
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Name and Freedom Status
Charles W. Williams [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Zadok W. Bowen, farmer, for apprenticeship of Charles W. Williams…
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12
Date
3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Charles W. Williams [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Zadok W. Bowen, farmer, for apprenticeship of Charles W. Williams, 3 yo son of Robert Williams [likely Negro] and of indigent circumstances. With approbation of his father, he is to apprentice to learn the art of farming until 16 Nov 1867 at age 21 yo. He is to learn art of a farmer and receive sufficient meat, drink, lodging & clothing during his term and at end of service to receive 2 suits of wearing apparent - 1 for Sunday & the other for working days or $10 cash.
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Between the Justices of the Peace and Zadok W. Bowen for apprenticeship of Mary Ann Williams, 6 y…
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13
Date
3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Mary Ann Williams [free]
Abstract
Between the Justices of the Peace and Zadok W. Bowen for apprenticeship of Mary Ann Williams, 6 yo on 7 Feb next and daughter of Robert Williams, Negro of indigent circumstances, until 7 Feb 1859 when 16 yo. With father's approbation to learn the art of housewifery. She is to be provided with sufficient meat, and drink, clothing & lodging during her term; at expiration of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel - one for Sunday and the other for working days.
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George H. Jarvis, Negro boy, 8 yo on 7 July last past come to Court & represented that he is not …
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14
Date
9 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George H. Jarvis [free]
Abstract
George H. Jarvis, Negro boy, 8 yo on 7 July last past come to Court & represented that he is not at service, or learning a trade, or employed in servcie of his parents & is without means sufficient for his maintentance. Therefore he is apprenticed by Court to James S. Melson until 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance and at end of term to receive a suit of clothes to cost $10 or that sum in cash.
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William L. Jarvis, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 September last past, is represented to the Court that he …
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14
Date
13 Sep 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
William L. Jarvis [free]
Abstract
William L. Jarvis, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 September last past, is represented to the Court that he is not at service or learning a trade or employed in the service of his parents & is without means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound by Court as an apprentice to James S. Melson to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during his apprenticeship. When free to receive a freedom suit or that sum in cash.
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Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell T. Jenkins, dec'd, are authorized to s…
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16
Date
ca Sep 1848
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell T. Jenkins, dec'd, are authorized to sell & dispose of all the Negroes belonging to the estate at public auction for cash after giving 10 days previous notice, by advertisement.
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Between Justices of the Peace and William Veasy, farmer of Worester County, for apprenticeship of…
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19
Date
3 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
James Mills [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and William Veasy, farmer of Worester County, for apprenticeship of James Mills, a colored boy, will be 16 yo on 15 April next and son of Mary Armwood. With approbation of Mary Armwood he is apprenticed to learn art of farming from Veasy until he is 21 yo. Mills is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing and lodging during his term and at end of term to receive freedom suit of clothes to cost $10 or $10 cash.
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Between Justices of the Peace & George Bohannan (Bowhannan), farmer, for apprenticeship of John H…
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26
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20
Date
31 Jan 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Henry Robins [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & George Bohannan (Bowhannan), farmer, for apprenticeship of John Henry Robins, "couloured" boy who will be 15 yo on 10 Dec 1849 next, and son of Nelly Robbins of indigent circumstances. He to learn art of farming; term from today until 10 Dec 1855 when he will be 21 yo. Robins to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at end of term to receive freedom suit of clothes to cost $12.
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Between Justices of the Peace and William H. Holland for apprenticeship of William Stevenson who …
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20
Date
30 Dec 1848
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
William Stevenson [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and William H. Holland for apprenticeship of William Stevenson who will be 12 yo on 1 October next and is son of Ann Stevenson, free Negro woman of indigent circumstances. Holland to teach Stevenson the art of farming starting today until end of term on 1 Oct 1858 when Stevenson is 21 yo. He to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at end of term to receive one suit of wearing apparel suitable for Sunday or $10 in cash.
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Between Justices of the Peace and Richard Holland, man of color, for apprenticeship of Abraham Ho…
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23
Date
5 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Abraham Holland [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Richard Holland, man of color, for apprenticeship of Abraham Holland, boy of color will be 8 yo on 20 June next; son of Selisy? Holland, deceased. Abraham to learn the art of farming and to serve Richard until 21 yo. He to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during his term and at its expiration to receive two suits of wearing apparent - one for Sunday & the other for working days worth $12.
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Between Justices of the Peace & Stephen Blades, farmer, for apprenticeship of Levi Merrill, orpha…
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26
Date
8 Feb 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Levi Merrill [ free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace & Stephen Blades, farmer, for apprenticeship of Levi Merrill, orphan who on 1 Jan 1850 will be 11 yo & is son of Mary Merrill, deceased free Negro, of indigent circumstances. Order is under approbation of Henry Merrill, uncle to Levi. blades to teach Merrill the art of farming and supply him with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during his term and at expiration of same when 21 yo, to give him suit of wearing apparel worth $15.
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Between Justices of the Peace and Powell Patty, farmer, for apprenticeship of Linda Purnell, 7 yo…
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32
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32
Date
7 Mar 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Linda Purnell [free]
Abstract
Between Justices of the Peace and Powell Patty, farmer, for apprenticeship of Linda Purnell, 7 yo on on 14 March next & daughter of Julia M. Purnell, a colored woman of indigent circumstances. Linda Purnell to learn the art of housewifery and to serve from today until 14 Mar 1859 when she will be 16 yo. She to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during her term and at the end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel - one for Sunday and one for working days.
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Name and Freedom Status
Sidney [enslaved] and Delia [enslaved]
Abstract
Regarding the inventory of the estate of Mary Follin, dec'd. Joshua H. Miles, adminstrator of Fo…
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35
Date
ca 10 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Petition
Name and Freedom Status
Sidney [enslaved] and Delia [enslaved]
Abstract
Regarding the inventory of the estate of Mary Follin, dec'd. Joshua H. Miles, adminstrator of Follin, had Negro man Sidney, slave of deceased, and lodged him in the jail of Somerset County. Sidney escaped from said jail before the appraiser of the estate saw him and MIles has been unable to find him. He has been advised that Negro is within limits of Worcester County & if Miles has power to sell him while at large, he could obtain a fair price for him. He had offered a reward of $150 for him & believes he could sell him as he is worth from $500 to $600. It would b a total loss for the estate if he does not have the power to sell him. He is so authorized. Also ordered to sell Negro woman Delia, who is in the estate inventory, provided he does not sell her for a sum less than appraised either for cash or on a credit of 6 months.
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Theodore Parsons, executor of Jonathan S. Parsons, deceased, make sale of the whole of deceased's…
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35
Date
ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Theodore Parsons, executor of Jonathan S. Parsons, deceased, make sale of the whole of deceased's personal estate (Negroes excepted) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement on a credit of six months.
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Abstract
George W. Bishop, administrator of James B. Bishop dec'd make sale of the whole of personal estat…
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38
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44
Date
ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
George W. Bishop, administrator of James B. Bishop dec'd make sale of the whole of personal estate of dec'ds (Negroes excepted) at public auction afer 10 days notice by advertisement on a credit of 6 months for all sums above $3.
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Ordered that George W. Landing, administrator of James M. Landing & is authorized to sell and dis…
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38
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44
Date
ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that George W. Landing, administrator of James M. Landing & is authorized to sell and dispose of the Negroes belonging to said deceased's estate at private sale provided he does not sell for a sum less than the appraised value and account to this Court for the same.
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Petition of John H. Robins, free Negro boy, that he was bound by his father Arthur Robins to Jame…
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48
Date
ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Petition
Name and Freedom Status
John H. Robins [free]
Abstract
Petition of John H. Robins, free Negro boy, that he was bound by his father Arthur Robins to James Bowen of Josiah by indenture entered into 4 Dec 1849. He was delivered to Bowen & served faithfully as apprentice. About 11 months since Bowen left state of Maryland in clandestine manner without having disposed of petitioners time according to law and has never returned. Since that time petitioner has been in several hands but conceived that indenture between him & said master James Bowen have been unfulfilled. He prays the judges will annul the indenture and send him to some good person to learn him some trade or calling.
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John H. Robins, Negro boy 14 yo on 24 Aug last past, he is not in service or learning a trade or …
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48
Date
24 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John H. Robins [free]
Abstract
John H. Robins, Negro boy 14 yo on 24 Aug last past, he is not in service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & is without means for his maintenance. Therefore on this 24 April 1849 , he is bound as apprentice by Justices of Orphans Court to William D. Hudson until is is 21 yo. Hudson agrees to teach him trade of farmer & to supply him with suitable clothing & maintenance. When free to give him $25.
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Name and Freedom Status
George Thomas Blake [free]
Abstract
Indenture between Justices of Peace and George H. Bennitt for apprenticeship of George Thomas Bla…
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48
Date
20 Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George Thomas Blake [free]
Abstract
Indenture between Justices of Peace and George H. Bennitt for apprenticeship of George Thomas Blake, Negro who on 30 Jun next will be 4 yo, son of Hetty Blake, Negro of indigent circumstances. With approbation of his mother, Blake to apprentice with, dwell with and serve George H. Bennitt to learn art of farming until 30 Jun 1865 when he is 21 yo. He will be provided with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term will receive 2 suits of wearing apparel- one for Sunday and one for working days.
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Ordered that George W. Bishop administrator of James B. Bishop deceased is authorized to sell at …
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52
Date
ca April 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that George W. Bishop administrator of James B. Bishop deceased is authorized to sell at private sale the Negroes belonging to estate of said deceased amongst the heirs aforesaid dec'd provides they do not sell under the appraisement and administrator shall give notice of place & day and hour when sale is to take place and fairly to be bid for by the heirs of deceased.
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Abstract
Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian, $1212.08 being in full from principal & interest & …
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47
Original Liber Page Number
61
Date
1 Jun 1846
Type of Proceeding
Receipt & Release
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian, $1212.08 being in full from principal & interest & Negro hire for all & everything due from my father, mother & grandfather's estates which came into the hands of said John S. Porter.
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Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian $810 it being the last payment & in full for princip…
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Original Liber Page Number
61
Date
30 May 1848
Type of Proceeding
Receipt & release
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Received of John S. Porter, my late guardian $810 it being the last payment & in full for principal & interest rents of land & Negro hire for all & everything due from my father, mother & grandfather's estates which came into the hands of said John S Porter.
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Order that Thomas B. Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging…
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50
Original Liber Page Number
66
Date
ca Apr 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Order that Thomas B. Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners to divide the Negroes belonging to the estate of Jonathan S. Parsons, dec'd.
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Abstract
Ordered that the former order passed on 24 April last relative to sale of Negreos belonging to th…
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66
Date
ca June 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that the former order passed on 24 April last relative to sale of Negreos belonging to the estate of James B. Bishop deceased, he and the same is hereby rescinded.
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Indenture between Justices of Peace and Henry T. Merrill for apprenticeship of James Fisher, Negr…
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54
Original Liber Page Number
74
Date
9 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
James Fisher [free]
Abstract
Indenture between Justices of Peace and Henry T. Merrill for apprenticeship of James Fisher, Negro 10 yo on 1 January next with approbation of his mother Patience Fisher, a free Negro of indigent circumstances. He is to learn the art of a farmer; apprenticeship starts today until 1 Jun 1861 when he is 21 yo. Merrill will supply meat, drink, clothing & lodging and at expiration of term Fisher to receive $25.
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Indenture between Justices of the Peace & Zadok J Hall for apprenticeship of Sarah Johnson, free …
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75
Date
16 Jun 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Sarah Johnson [free]
Abstract
Indenture between Justices of the Peace & Zadok J Hall for apprenticeship of Sarah Johnson, free Negro who will be 4 yo in August next, with approbation of her mother Mary Johnson, free Negro of indigent circumstances. She is to learn the art of house work; apprenticeship to start today until August 1861 when Sarah attains age of 16. Hall to provide her with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during term and at its expiration to provide her with $20.
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To Judges of Orphans Court are petitioned by Samuel Huston, Negro, stating that he was manumitted…
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55
Original Liber Page Number
76
Date
ca June 1849
Type of Proceeding
Petition for Permit
Name and Freedom Status
Samuel Huston [free]
Abstract
To Judges of Orphans Court are petitioned by Samuel Huston, Negro, stating that he was manumitted by deed from Sally Huston of Worcester about June 1848 and deed is now on record in Clerk's office. About 11 Jul 1848 Orphans Court had given him a permit to remain in County for one year & Huston asks for another permit for a like period of time. Several people signed the petition stating that from their own knowledge they deem petitioner a man of good character with praiseworthy deportment and therefore recommend him & petition to be favorable.
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Abstract
Petition of Risden Hearn, free colored man, represents that by a judgment Somrset County Court Ma…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
55
Original Liber Page Number
76
Date
ca July 1849
Type of Proceeding
Petition for Permit
Name and Freedom Status
Risden Hearn [free]
Abstract
Petition of Risden Hearn, free colored man, represents that by a judgment Somrset County Court May Term 1848, that he was declared free under the will of Spence Hearn of Somerset. At that time he was residing in Worcester County and is asking for permit to continue to living there. Several people signed his petition stating that their knowledge of his general reputation consider him a man of good character and worthy of being permitted to remain in the state & county.
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Abstract
Levin Holland, Executor of Henry Jones, authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of sa…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
57
Original Liber Page Number
81
Date
ca July 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Levin Holland, Executor of Henry Jones, authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of said deceased (Negroes excepted) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement, on a credit of 6 months for all sums above $3 taking from the purchaser obligations with good security on interest from day of sale. Also ordered that Levin Holland gives notice by warning creditors of deceased to exhibit their claims & to be published in successive weeks in a newspaper published in Worcester County,
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Abstract
Thomas B Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners by Orphans Court of Worcester to divide Neg…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
58
Original Liber Page Number
82
Date
13 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding
Distribution of Negroes
Name and Freedom Status
Asst. [enslaved]
Abstract
Thomas B Smith & Samuel Gordy appointed Commissioners by Orphans Court of Worcester to divide Negroes belonging to estate of Jonathan S Parsons, dec'd agreeably to law equally among heirs. Distribution of the Negroes: To Amelia Parsons: widow of dec'd allotted boy Moses, girl Phillis, boy Lazarus girl Eliza & boy Stanford. To Theodore Parson: boy Joshua & girl Ann. Amelia Parsons to pay Theodore Parsons $100 cash in consideration of the value of said Negroes.
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Abstract
Henry Becket, Negro boy of 14 yo on 6 Dec last, comes to Court & it's represented that he is not …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
58
Original Liber Page Number
83
Date
14 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Henry Beckett [free]
Abstract
Henry Becket, Negro boy of 14 yo on 6 Dec last, comes to Court & it's represented that he is not at service or having trade or employement in service of his parents, that he is without means sufficient for maintenance. He is bound out as apprentice by Justices of Court to George W. Tilghman until he is 21 yo. Tilghman to teach him trade of a farmer, to supply him with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to give him $40.
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Abstract
Thomas Harmon, Negro boy 8 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court & it being represented as …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
61
Original Liber Page Number
88
Date
20 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Thomas Harmon [free]
Abstract
Thomas Harmon, Negro boy 8 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court & it being represented as not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & is without means of sufficient maintenance. Court bounds him out as apprentice to John S. Bevans until he is 21 yo. Thomas to learn the trade of a farmer & to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance & when free to receive 2 suits of clothes to cost $15 or the sum of $15.
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Abstract
Justices of the Peace bind William Gunby, 10 yo on 10 August next [boy] of color and grandson of …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
61
Original Liber Page Number
89
Date
25 Aug 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
William Gunby [free]
Abstract
Justices of the Peace bind William Gunby, 10 yo on 10 August next [boy] of color and grandson of James Gunby, to Peter Mason to learn art of farming, until 10 Aug 1864 when he is 21 yo. At expiration of term he to receive $25.
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Abstract
James Blake, Negro boy 15 yo on 15 September last, being represented to Court that he is not at s…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
63
Original Liber Page Number
92
Date
11 Sep 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
James Blake [free]
Abstract
James Blake, Negro boy 15 yo on 15 September last, being represented to Court that he is not at service or learning trade or employed in service of his parents & is without sufficient means for maintenance. He is bound out as apprentice to Major Handcock until he is 21 yo to learn trade of farming. When free he to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel worth $18.
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Abstract
Ordered that Peter Claywell, administrator of Erexine Claywell dec'd is authorized to sell & disp…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
64
Original Liber Page Number
94
Date
ca Sep 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that Peter Claywell, administrator of Erexine Claywell dec'd is authorized to sell & dispose of the deceased's interest in & to the Negro woman & child returned in the deceased's inventory either at public or private sale to the best advantage for the benefits of estate & account to the Court.
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Abstract
Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell t. Jenkins, deceasedd, are authorized …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
65
Original Liber Page Number
97
Date
9 Oct 1849
Type of Proceeding
View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Ann W. Jenkins & Nathanial Dixon, Administrators of Sewell t. Jenkins, deceasedd, are authorized to sell & dispose of all the Negroes belonging to the estate at public auction for cash after giving 10 days previous notice, by advertisement.
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Abstract
Ordered that Amanda P. Bevans, administratix of Rowland Bevans, deceasedd be authorized to make s…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
71
Original Liber Page Number
106
Date
26 Oct 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Ordered that Amanda P. Bevans, administratix of Rowland Bevans, deceasedd be authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of deceased except his Negroes & crops at public auction after giving 10 days notice by advertisement.
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Abstract
Marcellus Hayward, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 May last, came to Court & was not at service, learning a …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
72
Original Liber Page Number
108
Date
13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Marcellus Hayward [free]
Abstract
Marcellus Hayward, Negro boy 8 yo on 13 May last, came to Court & was not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parent and is without sufficent means of support. Court binds him as apprentice to William L. Richards until he is 21 yo to learn the trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenace during apprenticeship & a suit of clothes worth $15 at expiration of term.
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Abstract
Unexpired term of apprenticeship of Levin Blake to Rowland Bevans deceased, transferred in consid…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
73
Original Liber Page Number
110
Date
13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Levin Blake [free]
Abstract
Unexpired term of apprenticeship of Levin Blake to Rowland Bevans deceased, transferred in consideration of $10 to Teagle Townsend until Blake is 21 yo.
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Abstract
George Laws, free Negro, respectfully submits to Court that he has been manumited by James Hooper…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
73
Original Liber Page Number
111
Date
13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Petition
Name and Freedom Status
George Laws [free]
Abstract
George Laws, free Negro, respectfully submits to Court that he has been manumited by James Hooper and desires to remain in the state of Maryland. He asks permission of Court to do so. Several members of community sign they are acquainted with petitioner and certify his good character & recommend petition be approved.
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Abstract
Charles Ennis, Negro boy 15 yo on 28 January last past comes to Court & is represented to Court t…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
75
Original Liber Page Number
115
Date
27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Charles Ennis [free]
Abstract
Charles Ennis, Negro boy 15 yo on 28 January last past comes to Court & is represented to Court that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents, they being dead. He is without means for his maintenance & support. The Court bounds him out as apprentice to Stephen B. Collins until age 21 to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive $18.
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Abstract
Levin J.R. Ennis, Negro boy, 13 yo on 30 January last past, comes to Court & is represented to Co…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
76
Original Liber Page Number
116
Date
27 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Levin J.R. Ennis [free]
Abstract
Levin J.R. Ennis, Negro boy, 13 yo on 30 January last past, comes to Court & is represented to Court that he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents, they being dead, & that he is without means sufficient for maintenance & support. Therefore, today the Court bounds him out as apprentice to Stephen B. Collins until he is 21 yo, to learn the trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive $18.
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Abstract
Petition of Madison F. Tull, free Negro, states that your Petitioner is contrary to law held & de…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
76
Original Liber Page Number
117
Date
ca 11 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Petition
Name and Freedom Status
Madison F. Tull [free]
Abstract
Petition of Madison F. Tull, free Negro, states that your Petitioner is contrary to law held & detained in servitude by Matthew Purnell as an apprentice. To the end therefore that Petitioner may be released and discharged from said servitutde and apprenticeship. "May it please your Honors to grant to Petitioner the state's writ of subpoena against Matthew Purnell commanding him to appear in Court & show cause why Petitioner should not be released & discharged from servitude."
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Abstract
Ordered that William T. Purnell, administrator of Elisha L. Purnell, deceased, is authorized to m…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
76
Original Liber Page Number
117
Date
11 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Ordered that William T. Purnell, administrator of Elisha L. Purnell, deceased, is authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of deceased (corn, Negroes, vessels & boat excepted) at public auction after giving 10 days notice by advertisement on credit of 6 months for all.
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Abstract
Justices of the Peace bind John H. Houston, 9 yo on 15 September next, son of free Negro, Henry H…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
77
Original Liber Page Number
119
Date
1 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John H. Houston [free]
Abstract
Justices of the Peace bind John H. Houston, 9 yo on 15 September next, son of free Negro, Henry Houston (with his approbation), free Negro, to Samuel J. Lambdon as apprentice to learn art of farming. Starting today until 15 Sep 1862 when he is 21 yo. Houston is to be provided with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & $25 at end of term.
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Abstract
Justices of the Peace bind Edward T. Houston, 11 yo on 15 September next and son of free Negro, H…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
78
Original Liber Page Number
120
Date
1 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Edward T. Houston [free]
Abstract
Justices of the Peace bind Edward T. Houston, 11 yo on 15 September next and son of free Negro, Henry Houston (with his approbation), to Samuel J. Lambdon as apprentice to learn art of farming. Starting today until 15 Sep 1860 when he is 21 yo. Houston is to be provided with sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & $25 at end of term.
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Name and Freedom Status
George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract
George Libert Collins, Negro boy 9 yo on 10 December instant, is represented at Court that he is …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
81
Original Liber Page Number
125
Date
18 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract
George Libert Collins, Negro boy 9 yo on 10 December instant, is represented at Court that he is not at service, learning a trade, or employed in service to his parents & is without maintenance or support. He is bound out as apprentice by Court to Josiah Collins until he is 21 yo, to learn the trade of a farmer. Josiah Collins is to supply him with suitable clothing and maintenance during apprenticeship and at end of term to give him $15.
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Name and Freedom Status
George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract
Ordered that Josiah Collins, master heretofore of George Libert Collins , apprentice, and he is h…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
82
Original Liber Page Number
127
Date
21 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
George Libert Collins [free]
Abstract
Ordered that Josiah Collins, master heretofore of George Libert Collins , apprentice, and he is hereby released from the obligations of the former indentures existing between the parties aforesaid, and it is further ordered that the said George Libert Collins be rebound to said Josiah Collins.
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Abstract
Hiram Grey, Negro boy 6 yo on 3 Aug last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a t…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
82
Original Liber Page Number
127
Date
21 Dec 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Hiram Grey [free]
Abstract
Hiram Grey, Negro boy 6 yo on 3 Aug last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; they having been sold out of the State for misdemeanor, and that he is without means for his maintenance. Court binds him out to Peter Tarr on 21 Dec 1849 until he is 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $15 or that sum in cash.
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Abstract
William Williams, Negro boy 11 yo on 14 February last past, comes to Court; he is not at service,…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
83
Original Liber Page Number
128
Date
8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
William Williams [free]
Abstract
William Williams, Negro boy 11 yo on 14 February last past, comes to Court; he is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. Court binds him to Zadok W. Bowen on 21 Dec 1849 until he is 21 yo to learn trade of a farmer. He is to supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during his apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $5 and $30 in cash.
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Abstract
Peter Dickerson, executor of John T. Taylor, deceased, is authorized to sell personal estate of d…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
83
Original Liber Page Number
129
Date
8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Peter Dickerson, executor of John T. Taylor, deceased, is authorized to sell personal estate of dec'd (except the Negroes) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement .
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Abstract
Ordered that Zadok W. Bowen, former master of William Williams, apprentice, is hereby released fr…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
83
Original Liber Page Number
129
Date
8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
William Williams [free]
Abstract
Ordered that Zadok W. Bowen, former master of William Williams, apprentice, is hereby released from the indenture heretofore existing between the parties & ordered that Williams be rebound to Zadok W. Bowen.
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Abstract
Ordered that Peter Tarr is hereby released from claims against him by Hiram Gray, his former appr…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
83
Original Liber Page Number
129
Date
8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Hiram Gray [free]
Abstract
Ordered that Peter Tarr is hereby released from claims against him by Hiram Gray, his former apprentice, by virtue of an indenture between the parties aforesaid & is further ordered that Gray be rebound as an apprentice to Tarr.
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Abstract
James Merrica, Negro boy 15 yo on 20 January inst. 1850 comes to court; he is not at service, lea…
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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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Abstract
John Williams, Negro boy 17 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court; he is not in service, le…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
85
Original Liber Page Number
132
Date
8 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Williams [free]
Abstract
John Williams, Negro boy 17 yo on 15 December last past, comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents; they being dead. He does not have means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound to Aaron B. Williams to learn trade of farmer until 21 yo. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and when free to receive suit of clothing worth $15 and $30 in cash.
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Abstract
Ordered that Samuel P. McMaster, administrator of James W. Bishop, deceased, to sell the whole of…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
87
Original Liber Page Number
137
Date
22 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Ordered that Samuel P. McMaster, administrator of James W. Bishop, deceased, to sell the whole of personal estate of deceased (except Negroes) at public auction after 10 days notice by advertisement previous to sale.
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Abstract
Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland is authorized to make sale of whole of pers…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
87
Original Liber Page Number
137
Date
22 Jan 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
N/A
Abstract
Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland is authorized to make sale of whole of personal estate of deceased (Negroes excepted) at public auction after 10 days notice advertised previous to day of sale.
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Name and Freedom Status
George Sydney Johnson [free]
Abstract
George S. Johnson, Negro boy, 5 yo on 2 June last past, comes into court; he is not in service, l…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
90
Original Liber Page Number
142
Date
12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George Sydney Johnson [free]
Abstract
George S. Johnson, Negro boy, 5 yo on 2 June last past, comes into court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents & he is without means sufficient for his maintenance. He is bound as apprentice to Daivd Richardson to learn trade of common laborer until he is 21 yo. He is to receove suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive suit of clothes worth $15 or that sum in cash.
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Abstract
For sum of $100 paid to James Hooper by Teagle Townsend, Hooper sells him the unexpired term of a…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
90
Original Liber Page Number
142
Date
11 Jul 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
James Merrica ? [free]
Abstract
For sum of $100 paid to James Hooper by Teagle Townsend, Hooper sells him the unexpired term of apprenticeship of James Merrica, heretofore bound to serve him until he is 21 yo.
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Abstract
John Truitt, Negro boy 15 yo on _Day April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learn…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
90
Original Liber Page Number
142
Date
12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Truitt [free]
Abstract
John Truitt, Negro boy 15 yo on _Day April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or em[ployed in service of his parents as they are dead; he is without means for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Jesse B Truitt as apprentice to learn trade of farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive good suit of wearing apparel worth $12 & $40 in cash.
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Abstract
Ambrose Truitt, Negro boy 14 yo on _ November last past comes to court; he is not in service, lea…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
90
Original Liber Page Number
143
Date
12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Ambrose Truitt [free]
Abstract
Ambrose Truitt, Negro boy 14 yo on _ November last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or empoyed in service of his parents; he is without means sufficient for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to William Johnson to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive freedom suit worth $12 & $30 in cash..
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Abstract
Zadock Truit, Negro boy 11 yo on _ September last past, comes to court; he is not at service, lea…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
90
Original Liber Page Number
143
Date
12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Zadok Truitt [free]
Abstract
Zadock Truit, Negro boy 11 yo on _ September last past, comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade or in service of his parents, they being dead; he is without means sufficient for his support. Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Thomas C. Sturgis to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive good suit of wearing apparel worth $12 & $15 in cash.
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Abstract
Levin Truitt, Negro boy 7 yo on _April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
91
Original Liber Page Number
144
Date
12 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Levin Truitt [free]
Abstract
Levin Truitt, Negro boy 7 yo on _April last past comes to court; he is not in service, learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. [see Zadok & Ambrose Truitt whose parents are dead] Court binds him until he is 21 yo to Thomas C. Sturgis to learn trade of a farmer. He is to be supplied with suitable clothing, & maintenance during apprenticeship & when free to receive a freedom suit worth $17 and $17 in cash.
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Name and Freedom Status
Chloe Emeline Bishop [free]
Abstract
Chloe Emeline Bishop, colored child, 11 yo on 21 March next and daughter of Maria Bishop, comes t…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
92
Original Liber Page Number
147
Date
29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Chloe Emeline Bishop [free]
Abstract
Chloe Emeline Bishop, colored child, 11 yo on 21 March next and daughter of Maria Bishop, comes to court. With approbation of her mother, Chloe is bound to James S. Parsons to learn the business of a spinster until she is 16 yo on 21 Mar 1855. She is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, lodging & other neccessaries during term and at expiration of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, 1 suitable for Sundays & 1 for working days.
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Name and Freedom Status
Moses Asbury Bishop [free]
Abstract
Moses Asbury Bishop, colored child, 5 yo on 14 December next, son of Maria Bishop comes to court.…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
93
Original Liber Page Number
147
Date
29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Moses Asbury Bishop [free]
Abstract
Moses Asbury Bishop, colored child, 5 yo on 14 December next, son of Maria Bishop comes to court. With approbation of his mother, he is bound to Elisha C. Parsons to learn business of farming until 14 December 1865 when he is 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during his term and when free to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one suitable for Sundays & the other for working days.
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Name and Freedom Status
Peter Wesley Bishop [free]
Abstract
Peter Wesley Bishop, colored child, 8 yo on 24 May next, son of Maria Bishop come to court. With…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
93
Original Liber Page Number
148
Date
29 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Peter Wesley Bishop [free]
Abstract
Peter Wesley Bishop, colored child, 8 yo on 24 May next, son of Maria Bishop come to court. With approbation of his mother, he is bound to Elisha C. Parsons to learn business of farming or agriculture, until 24 May 1863 when is his 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship and at end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays & other for working.
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Abstract
Minos P. Truitt, for value rec'd from Ebenezer T. White of Somerset County, does transfer to Whit…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
93
Original Liber Page Number
149
Date
22 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Cuff [free]
Abstract
Minos P. Truitt, for value rec'd from Ebenezer T. White of Somerset County, does transfer to White all rights to a Negro boy John Cuff who was bound to him in 1849 by Justices of the Peace of Worcester, provided this assignment shall be approved by Orphans Court of Worcester.
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Abstract
John Cuff, 10 yo on 21 August next, son of Molly Cuffy who is in indigent circumstances & with he…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
93
Original Liber Page Number
149
Date
22 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Cuff [free]
Abstract
John Cuff, 10 yo on 21 August next, son of Molly Cuffy who is in indigent circumstances & with her consent, is bound by the Court to apprentice with Minos P. Truitt until 21 Aug 1861 when he will be 21 yo. He is to learn the trade of a common laborer and is to receive sufficient meat, drinks, clothing & lodging during his term. At expiration of term he is to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, one for Sundays & 1 for working days.
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Charles Truitt, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 January last past, comes to court; he is not at service or le…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
94
Original Liber Page Number
150
Date
21 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Charles Truitt [free]
Abstract
Charles Truitt, Negro boy 3 yo on 1 January last past, comes to court; he is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of parents & is without sufficeient means for maintenance. He is bound by court as apprentice until he is 21 yo to William C. Mumford to learn trade of common laborer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance through apprenticeship & when free to receive $15 in cash.
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Abstract
Elizabeth Truitt, Negro girl, 9 yo on 1 June last past comes to court; she is not at service, lea…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
94
Original Liber Page Number
151
Date
26 Feb 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Elizabeth Truitt [free]
Abstract
Elizabeth Truitt, Negro girl, 9 yo on 1 June last past comes to court; she is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of her parents, they being dead; she is without means sufficient for her maintenance. Court binds her out as apprentice to William C. Mumford until she is 18 yo to learn the trade of common labourer. He is to supply her suitable clothing & maintenance during her apprenticeship & when free to give her $15 in cash.
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Abstract
Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland, deceased, is hereby authorized to sell & d…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
94
Original Liber Page Number
151
Date
ca 12 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Julia [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that Levin Holland, executor of Isaac Holland, deceased, is hereby authorized to sell & dispose of Negro girl Julia to best advantage & benefit of estate at private sale provided he can dispose of her for a sum not less than appraised value .
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Abstract
Trustees of the poor for Worcester bind as apprentice a poor black child named Ann Maria Dryden n…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
95
Original Liber Page Number
152
Date
5 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Ann Maria Dryden [free]
Abstract
Trustees of the poor for Worcester bind as apprentice a poor black child named Ann Maria Dryden now residing in ther Poor House & chargeable to the County to Edward Dymack until 1 March 1864 when she is 18 yo, to learn occupation of housewifery. She is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during her term. Edward Dymack together with John G Savage & Levi Nelson, his sureties, bind themselves unto the State of Maryland for $50.
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Abstract
In consideration of sum of $100 paid to Jacob Riley by M.N. Lindsey & Alfred T. Dickerson for the…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
95
Original Liber Page Number
153
Date
7 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
John Brittingham [free]
Abstract
In consideration of sum of $100 paid to Jacob Riley by M.N. Lindsey & Alfred T. Dickerson for the transfer of apprenticeship of John Brittingham of col. [boy of color?] to serve them until he is 21 yo.
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Abstract
Ordered that John W. Dicson? , adm. of Theodore Shockley deceased is authorized to make sale of t…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
97
Original Liber Page Number
156
Date
ca 26 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that John W. Dicson? , adm. of Theodore Shockley deceased is authorized to make sale of the Negroes belonging to said deceased's estate at private sale for benefit of estate provided he does not sell them for a less sum than appraised value and accounts to Court for same.
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Abstract
Joseph Whittington Balch, 12 yo on 31 May next is the son of Joseph Balch a slave, the mother of …
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
98
Original Liber Page Number
159
Date
15 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Joseph W. Balch [free]
Abstract
Joseph Whittington Balch, 12 yo on 31 May next is the son of Joseph Balch a slave, the mother of Joseph Whittington is a free Negro woman now dead. With approbation of Joseph Balch, Joseph Whittington Balch is indentured to Zadok T. Milbourn to learn trade of farming until he is 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meal, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive 2 suits of apparel - 1 for Sundays & 1 for working days and $20.
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George Balch, 15 yo on 13 September next is bound out as an apprentice by the Justices of the Pea…
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98
Original Liber Page Number
159
Date
15 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
George Balch [free]
Abstract
George Balch, 15 yo on 13 September next is bound out as an apprentice by the Justices of the Peace to farmer Zadock. George is the son of Joseph Balch, a slave, and his mother was a free Negro woman who is now dead. With consent of his fateher he is apprenticed to learn the trade of farming until he is 21 on 13 Sep 1856. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during his term and at its expiration to receive 2 suits of wearing apparel, 1 for Sundays 7 other for working days & the sum of $20.
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Abstract
Henry Purnell son of Henry Purnell, a Negro boy 9 yo on 1 May last past, comes to Court. He is n…
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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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Abstract
Ordered that Edward Scarborough, administrator of Richard Scarborough, deceased, make sale of Neg…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
99
Original Liber Page Number
161
Date
ca 29 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Order
Name and Freedom Status
Sally [enslaved]
Abstract
Ordered that Edward Scarborough, administrator of Richard Scarborough, deceased, make sale of Negro girl Sally belonging to deceased's estate, at private sale to best advantage for benefit of estate provided he does not sell her for less than appraised value .
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Abstract
View & estimate of annual value of estate of Emily Watts, minor in case of John Clark, her guardi…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
101
Original Liber Page Number
165
Date
6 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
View & estimate
Name and Freedom Status
Unnamed slaves
Abstract
View & estimate of annual value of estate of Emily Watts, minor in case of John Clark, her guardian. Includes: Negro woman & 2 children @ $6., 1 Negro child is in Baltimore as well as land, house, barn, etc.
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Name and Freedom Status
Charles Henry Purnell [free]
Abstract
Charles Henry Purnell, Negro 2 yo on 1 September last past, comes to court; he is not at service,…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
102
Original Liber Page Number
166
Date
9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Charles Henry Purnell [free]
Abstract
Charles Henry Purnell, Negro 2 yo on 1 September last past, comes to court; he is not at service, learning a trade, or employed in service of his parents & is without means sufficient for his maintenance. Court binds him as apprentice to William L. Richards until 21 yo, to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive $15.
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Sarah Elizabeth Henry [free]
Abstract
Sarah Elizabeth Henry, Negro girl, 6 mos. Old 1 April instant comes to Court. She is not at serv…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
102
Original Liber Page Number
166
Date
9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Sarah Elizabeth Henry [free]
Abstract
Sarah Elizabeth Henry, Negro girl, 6 mos. Old 1 April instant comes to Court. She is not at service, learning a trade or employed in service of her parents & is without sufficient means for her maintenance. She is bound as apprentice to William L. Richards until she is 18 yo to learn the trade of common laborer. She is to be supplied with suitable clothing & maintenance during apprenticeship and at end of term to receive $12 in cash.
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Abstract
Robert A. Mears, Negro boy 14 yo on 15 February last past comes to Court. He is not at service or…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
102
Original Liber Page Number
167
Date
9 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Robert A. Mears [free]
Abstract
Robert A. Mears, Negro boy 14 yo on 15 February last past comes to Court. He is not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of his parents. He is bound by Court as apprentice to to Ebenezer Powell until 21 yo; to learn trade of a farmer. He is to receive suitable clothing and maintenance during apprenticeship & at expiration of term to receive suit of clothes work $15 or that amount in money.
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Abstract
Petition signed by: Thomas H. Jones, Williams Jones, James N. Jones, Thomas Dukes, Stephen Ennis…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
102
Original Liber Page Number
167
Date
30 Mar 1850
Type of Proceeding
Petition
Name and Freedom Status
Handy Hudson [free]
Abstract
Petition signed by: Thomas H. Jones, Williams Jones, James N. Jones, Thomas Dukes, Stephen Ennis, Purnell Matthews, Robert E Sturgis, William Chapman , Z. C. Selby certify that they know Handy Hudson, free Negro, & believe him to be honest & worthy of permission to remain in Worcester County and act as a freeman.
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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 ser…
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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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Abstract
Justices of Peace bind Peter Townsend, free Negro boy, 10 yo on 28 July next, as represented by h…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
105
Original Liber Page Number
173
Date
13 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Peter Townsend [free]
Abstract
Justices of Peace bind Peter Townsend, free Negro boy, 10 yo on 28 July next, as represented by his mother & as appears by the family record contained in a Bible exhibited to Justices showing that Peter is son of Hannah Townsend, free Negro woman. She is of indigent circumstances & with Peter's approbation & consent of mother, he is bound to Denard Williams as an apprentice to learn the trade of farming. He is to serve until 28 Jul 1861 when he will be 21 yo. he is to receive sufficent meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive suit of clothes to cost $12 or $7 cash. Hannah also states she is his only living parent.
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Name and Freedom Status
Isaac Thomas Townsend [free]
Abstract
Isaac Thomas Townsend, free Negro boy 12 yo on 28 July next as represented by his mother and as a…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
106
Original Liber Page Number
174
Date
13 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Isaac Thomas Townsend [free]
Abstract
Isaac Thomas Townsend, free Negro boy 12 yo on 28 July next as represented by his mother and as appears by family record in Bible shown to Court. He is son of Hannah Townsend, free Negro, who is of indigent circumstances. With her consent and approbation of Isaac he is bound by Court to Denard Williams to learn trade of farming until 28 Jul 1859 when he will be 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing, & lodging during apprenticeship; at end of term to receive suit of clothes to cost $12 or $12 in cash. Hannah also states that she is his only living parent.
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Abstract
James Martin, 8 yo on 17 September next , son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstan…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
106
Original Liber Page Number
175
Date
17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
James Martin [free]
Abstract
James Martin, 8 yo on 17 September next , son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances is bound out as apprentice to Joseph E. Godfrey to learn the trade of farming until 17 Sep 1863 when he will be 21 yo. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink clothing & lodging during apprenticeship & at end of term to receive 2 suits of wearing apparent, one for Sundays & one for working days & $10.
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Abstract
Thomas M. Martin, 1 yo on 18 May next, son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances…
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Familysearch PDF Page Number
107
Original Liber Page Number
176
Date
17 Apr 1850
Type of Proceeding
Indenture - apprenticeship
Name and Freedom Status
Thomas M. Martin [free]
Abstract
Thomas M. Martin, 1 yo on 18 May next, son of Mariah Martin, free Negro of indigent circumstances, is bound by Court to Joseph E. Godfrey as apprentice until 18 [May] 1871 when he is 21 yo, to learn trade of farming, with approbation of his mother. He is to receive sufficient meat, drink, clothing & lodging during apprenticeship and at expiration of term to receive 2 sets of wearing apparel one for Sunday & 1 for working days & $10 cash.
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