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

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Record #531 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 343
Buyer or Manumitted Person William H. Yates
Seller or Owner Aaron Manoka, free Negro
Transaction Type Apprenticeship Indenture
Date 17 May 1858
Transaction Abstract Aaron Manoka 5 yo free Negro boy goes to Orphans' Court 6 Jan last past & since he is not at service or learning a trade or in service of his parents it is determined that he is without means for his support. The Justices bind him as apprentice until age 21 to William H. Yates. Yates contracts to teach him the trade of blacksmith & to supply him with suitable clothing & maintenance and when free to give him $20 and suit of clothes as freedom dues. Also, in lieu of education, to receive $25 when free. Signed 17 May 1858.

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