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

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Record #298 from Somerset County Bonds, 1827-1850

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Date 6 Jan 1847
Record Name (Somerset County, MD) SO County Bonds (1845-1850)
Citation (Liber:Folio) SWJ3:88
Name Referenced Mary Ellen Rock
Record Type Indenture/Apprentice
Abstract of Record Mary Ellen Rock, free negro girl, 6 yo on 1 April next, daughter of Sabrah Rock, free woman of color of indigent circumstances, is apprenticed to Elizabeth W. Bennett, with consent of her mother. To serve until 1 April 1859 when age 18 yo. To learn trade of house maid; at expiration of term to receive suit of wearing apparel for Sundays.

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