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

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Record #323 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 05/14/1836
Apprentice Surname Pettyjohn
Apprentice First Name Martha Jane
Gender F
Race n
Guardian Justice of the Peace
Master Surname Steel
Master's First Name James
Occupation House Work
Benefits During Service u
Benefits After Apprenticeship 1 suit of clothing worth $6 dollars or $6 dollars in cash
Box Number 10
Folder Number 66
Series Number 4555.32

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