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

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Record #256 from Somerset County Bonds, 1827-1850

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Date 2 May 1844
Record Name (Somerset County, MD) SO County Bonds (1842-1845)
Citation (Liber:Folio) SWJ9:68
Name Referenced Levin Peters
Record Type Indenture/Apprentice
Abstract of Record Levin Peters, free negro born about 15 Sep 1826 & will be 21 yo 15 on Sep 1847, son of Nancy Peters, deceased. By the death of his mother Levin is left without any guardian or protector & is of indigent circumstances. To be bound as apprentice to Benjamin Davis to learn farming and bay boating until 21 yo. At expiration to receive $10 or that value in clothing.

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