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

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Record #522 from Sussex County, DE Apprentice Indentures, 1822-1924

County Sussex
Date of Record 07/14/1838
Apprentice Surname Waples
Apprentice First Name Elzey
Gender M
Race n
Guardian Justice of the Peace
Master Surname Coleman
Master's First Name Thomas
Occupation Farming
Benefits During Service $20 dollars for schooling
Benefits After Apprenticeship 2 suits of clothing
Box Number 13
Folder Number 16
Series Number 4555.32

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