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

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Record #476 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 279
Buyer or Manumitted Person Daniel Hubbard
Seller or Owner Williamina Jackson, Negro
Transaction Type Apprenticeship Indenture
Date 1 Jun 1857
Transaction Abstract Williamina Jackson 6 yo, Negro girl, is brought to Court & it is determined that she's not at service or learning a trade or employed in service of her parents so is without means of support. The Justices of Orphans' Court apprentices her until she is 16 yo to Daniel Hubbard who is to teach her plain serving & housework & to supply her with suitable clothing & maintenance. At the end of apprenticeship he is to give her $10 & 2 suits of clothing, plus, in lieu of education she is to receive $15 added to her freedom dues.

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