Indentures & Guardianships

Indentures and Guardianships 

Harford County 1774 - 1809 

Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments 

Adams, Samuel Abigail Bennington 8 June 24, 1809 

Ct binds SA (with consent of mother) 

to Jacob Balderston to age 21. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Airs, Abraham 11 September 1785 March 7, 1786 Ct binds AA to John Kimball. 

Ct binds JA to ? To age 21 - ? And 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Allen, James 13 November, 1799 July 15, 1800 

joiner 

Bound with consent of his mother to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Allen, John Andrew John Allen & Agnes James 15 May 26, 1760 May 1775 8/24/1775 

Robert Jefferies- cooper. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Allright, John 5 March 1778 September 7, 1778 Ct binds JA to Wm. Gibson - farmer. 

Bound to William Almond (his 

Almond, John William Almond 14 June 1760 June 1774 March 29, 1775 brother) to age 21-shoemaking. 

Application to lay off her third of late 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Amos, Eliz Joshua Amos April 11, 1780 husbands estate. 

Chose Thomas Buckingham as 

guardian. Sec: Benj. Amoss and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Amoss, Elijah August 13, 1782 John Amoss. 

At appts. John Amoss as guardian. 

Sec: Benj. Amoss and Lancelott ? 

Amoss, Elizabeth Benj. August 1780 

Carlile. 

Amoss, Martha Joshua Amoss June 7, 1779 Chose George Vogan as guardian 

Ct. appts Thomas Buckingham as 

guardian. See: Benj. Amoss and 

Amoss, Zachariah Elizabeth Amoss 

Edward Flannagan (adm 

August 1780 

John Amoss 

Anderson, Catherine 

DBN) March 29, 1775 Transferred from Balto Co. Ct. 

Ct. appts Rachel Anderson as 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Anderson, Elizabeth, George, 

guardian. Sec: Joseph Wiggins and 

Amos, Susannah June 9, 1801 

Abraham Reese 

Ct. binds JA to John Renshaw - 

Anderson, James 12 February, 1787 June 13, 1786 shoemaker. 

Cassandra Anderson, widow of 

Anderson, James (dec'd) May 14, 1805 

James Anderson (dec'd) 

Ct. appts Rachel Anderson as 

guardian. Sec: Joseph Wiggins and 

Anderson, Nancy June 9, 1801 

Abraham Reese 

Ct. binds JA to Thomas Sampson to 

Andrews, John 10 May 16, 1802 October 12, 1802 age 21 - weaver ? 

Ct. binds JA to Parker Gibbert to age 

Andrews, John 16 May 16, 1808 August 9, 1808 21 - tailor 

Ct. binds JA to Isaac Wilson - farmer 

Armond (Ammond) James 14 December 8, 1793 April 8, 1794 

and currier 

Ct. binds JA (w/ consent of his aunt 

James Cook and Ann 

Mary Armont) to John S. Pech and 

Armont, James 

Armont 13 March 1, 1806 February 22, 1806 Co to age 21- tanning. 

Ct. binds JA to George Taylor - shoe 

Armstrong, Joshua 16 November 31, 1785 March 7, 1786 maker. 

Armstrong, Solomon Casiah Doozans 15 September 15, 1780 August 1780 

Armstrong, Thomas 12 May 11, 1785 March 7, 1786 

Father binds son to Matthew Lynch to 

age 21 - carpenter and joyner 

Ct. binds JA (w/ consent of mother) to 

Matthew Snowday 

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Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement 

Ct. binds EA to John Mitchell - 

Reference Comments 

Arnold, Ephraim 14 September 5, 1785 April 12, 1785 millwright 

Arnold, Greenberry James Arnold 8 January 7, 1777 Bound to Dan Mccomas - farming 

Ct. binds SA to Morris Maulsky to age 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Aselin, Stephen 13 May 1808 January 17, 1809 21 - blacksmith 

Released from apprenticeship to 

Robert Taylor (Dec. 1801) Ct. binds 

AA (w/ consent of mother) to John 

Ayres, Aquila Alius Davison 16 January 29, 1807 January 20, 1807 Dougherty to age 21 - farmer 

Ayres, John 11 January, 1780 

Ct. binds JA to John Norris to age 21 - 

shoemaker 

Chooses Nicholas Baker as 

Baker, George Nicholas Baker August 1774 August 24, 1774 guardian. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Baker, John Nicholas Baker August 1774 August 24, 1774 Chooses John Hollett as guardian. 

Bound to Robert Small to age 21- 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Baker, Joshua Nicholas Baker January 1777 January 7, 1777 weaving 

Bound to James & Mary Homer to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Baker, Mary Nicholas Baker 10 November 1774 November 24,1774 age 16. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Baker, Nicholas 18 September 15, 1796 August 9, 1796 

Baldwin, Nicholas 18 May 4, 1808 April 11, 1809 

Bannister, Thomas Dawson 12 August 1, 1781 September 3, 1781 

Barclay, Robert Eliz. R. Barclay 17 October 14, 1807 October 30, 1807 

Barnes, Amos Mary Barnes 16 July 5, 1808 August 9, 1808 

Barnes, Amos December 13, 1809 

Barnes, Elizabeth (dec'd) February 15, 1803 

Barnes, Gilbert 15 February 8, 1804 August 14, 1804 

Barnes, James (dec'd) October 9, 1804 

Barnes, John 17 March, 1800 January 14, 1800 

Barnes, John 19 March 1, 1802 March 17, 1802 

Barnes, Sarah 15 August 22, 1801 March 10, 1802 

Chose Wm. Luckey as guardian. 

Sec. Edw. Prall and Richard Welster 

Ct. binds NB to Wm. Spencer to age 

21 - shoemaker 

Ct. binds TDB to Cornelius Cashman - 

leather breeches making 

Ct. binds RB (with consent of mother) 

to John Caldwell to age 21 - cabinet 

maker 

Ct. binds AB (with consent of mother) 

to Parker Gilbert to age 21 - tailor 

Ct. binds AB to Bennett Taylor to age 

21 

Heirs of Eliz. Barnes renounce all 

claim to administration and 

recommend Alexander Jeffery as 

adm. Samuel Ray and Levinah 

Barnes 

Ct. binds Garrett Barnes to Parker 

Gilbert to age 21 - taylor 

John Mahor, husband of Sarah 

Barnes, daughter of James Barnes 

(dec'd) 

Ct. binds JB to James Bellingslea - 

cabinet maker 

Chose Bennet Barnes as guardian; 

Sec: Christian Hoofman and Charles 

Rigdon 

Chose Bennet Barnes as guardian; 

Sec: Christian Hoofman and Charles 

Rigdon 

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Barnes, Sophia June 13, 1804 Widow of James Barnes, dec'd 

WB chose Samuel Ray as his 

Barnes, William 14 March 8, 1803 guardian 

Ct. binds WB to Wm. McFilton to age 

Barnes, William 21 September 28, 1809 March 8, 1805 21 - shoemaker 

Ct. appts Aquila Massey (in place of 

Samuel Red who lift state) Sec. Isaac 

Barnes, Wm. Wm. Barnes 17 April 16, 1806 Massey and John Dallan 

Application of James Barnett, 

guardian, to estimate value of RE of 

Barnett, Hester, James, Joanna William Barnett April 8, 1806 

Wm. Barnett (dec'd) 

Ct. appts James Barnett as guardian 

to children of Joseph Barnett, dec'd. 

Sec. James Barnett (elder) and 

Barnett, James, Hester, Joanna Joseph Barnett July 18, 1804 

Sedgewick James 

Bound (at desire of father) to Rachel 

Barns, Sarah James Barns 13 September 1762 March 28, 1775 Hargrove to age 16 

Bound (w/ consent of mother) to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Barns, Zachariah Ann Richardson 9 February 14, 1766 March 29, 1775 Peter Fort cooper to age 21. 

Bound to Basil Smith shipwright to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Barrett, John 13 November 1774 November 23, 1774 age 21. 

Ct. appts Nancy Bartol as guardian. 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Bartol, Geroge, Eliz, Mary Ann, 

Sec: John Boyd, John Wearham, or 

Harriot, Barney B. Barney Bartol February 17, 1807 John Bear 

Court binds Samuel Bawser (Bowser) 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Bawser, Samuel (illegitimate son 

to Richard Barnes (a waterman) to 

of color) 12 September 2, 1808 age 21 - waterman Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Baxter, John Jr. October 23, 1804 Nancy Baxter, widow renunciation 

HB chose Samuel Bayless as 

guardian; Sec: John Smith and 

Bayless, Harriet February 24, 1801 Jonathan Smith 

Ct. appts Thomas Jeffery as 

guardian. Sec; Isaac Perryman and 

Bayless, James 13 August 16, 1803 Joseph McCloskey 

Ct. appts Elizabeth Bayless as 

guardian. Sec; Benjamin Amos of 

Bayless, John Brown Martha bayless 14 October 1802 October 12, 1802 James and Robert Amos Sr. 

Ct. appts Lemuel Kenly as guardian. 

Sec: John Cosley and Zachus O. 

Bayless, Nathaniel 10 March 15, 1803 August 16, 1803 Bond 

Chose Wm. Coulter as guardian. 

Sec; Wm. Ramsey and Thomas 

Bayless, Samuel Benj. Baylis 14 April 13, 1782 June 1782 

Bowles 

Chose James Stephenson as 

guardian. Sec; John Hambleton and 

Baylis, Benjamin April 23, 1799 Thomas Jeffrey 

Ct. appts Wm. Coulter as guardian. 

Sec; Wm. Ramsey and Thomas 

Baylis, Benjamin Nathaniel June 1782 

Bowles 

Baylis, Mary, James, Nathaniel Nathaniel Baylis April 23, 1799 

Ct. appts Samuel Baylis as guardian; 

Sec: Benj. Silver and Robert N. 

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Ct. binds SB to James Moore - tanner 


Baylis, Samuel 16 April 1784 April 13, 1784 and shoe maker 

John Love and Wm. Coultrough 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Baylis, Samuel Benj. Baylis February 9, 1790 stand as guardians. 

Baylis, Samuel, of Nath. June 22, 1802 

Baylis, Scott Benj. June 1782 

Beavin, Baker (Burker) Charles Beavin 21 September 7, 1814 July 21, 1803 

Bell, Ann Perry October 28, 1800 

Bell, John Boyd, James Lucky, 

Rebecca Cochran October 28, 1800 

Bell, John Boyd, James Lucky, 

Rebecca, Cochran June 28, 1808 

Bell, Mary May 23, 1801 

Bennet, Victor Philip Bennet April 14, 1802 

Bennett, George 5 May 13, 1781 October 10, 1780 

Resigned his guardianship to James 

Bayless and Nathaniel Bayless, heirs 

of Nathaniel Bayless dec'd. Ct appts 

Benjamin Silver as guardian to 

above. Sec; Abraham Reese and 

James Hokes. 

Ct. appts James Hannah as 

guardian. Sec; James Walker and 

James Homes. 

Father binds son to Cornelius Walker 

to age 21 - slater and plasterer 

APB chose Mary Bell as guardian. 

Sec; Samuel Smith and Edward Pratt 

Ct. appts Mary Bell as guardian. Sec; 

Samuel Smith and Edward Pratt 

Ct. appts Thomas Jeffery as 

guardian. Sec: John Stump and 

Abraham Jarrett 

Guardian to Ann Perry Bell, John 

Boyd Bell, Jane Luckey Bell, and 

Rebecca Cohron Bell; application for 

appraise of estate of James Bell. 

Dec'd 

Chose his father as guardian; Sec: 

Isaac Whitoker and Asberry Taylor 

Ct. binds GB to John Bull - 

blacksmith 

Bennett, John 15 February 13 1781 Ct. binds JB to Nathan Little - farmer 

Ct. binds JB to Wm. Boulster - 

Bennett, Joshua 11 July 15, 1783 February 28, 1783 blacksmith 

Ct. binds JB to James Drew to age 

Bennett, Joshua 8 April 5, 1780 August 26, 1779 21 - farming 

Ct. binds EB to Winston Smith - 

Berrey, Edward 6 May 1, 1785 April 12, 1785 farming 

JBB chose Richard Biddle as 

guardian. Ct. appt Richard Biddle as 

guardian to RB. Sec; James Barton 

Biddle, John Barton Richard (of Benj,) June 18, 1788 and Abraham Jarrett 

Chose John Barton Biddle as 

guardian. Sec; Robt Clark and John 

Biddle, Richard Benj. February 28, 1792 Scarf. 

Ct. binds JB to Samuel Forwood and 

Billow, Jacob 4 April 1785 April 12, 1785 his wife Sarah - farming 

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Ct. binds JB to Isaac Wilson; tanner 


Birkins, John 8 December 19, 1793 April 8, 1794 

and currier. 

Birkins, Martha 14 January 29, 1794 April 9, 1794 Ct. binds MB to Isaac Wilson 

Ruth Weir and Anne St. Clair, heirs of 

dec'd Recommend Abraham Weir as 

Blaney, Mary (dec'd) November 7, 1809 adm. 

Mary Bond, widow of dec'd. 

Bond, Dennis May 16, 1809 

Renunciation 

Application of Sarah Bond, guardian 

of Susanna Bond to estimate value of 

Bond, Dr. John October 15, 1805 RE of dec'd 

Dennis Bond and Ralph Bond, sons 

of Jacob Bond (Ralph dec'd by this 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bond, Jacob November 28, 1804 date) 

It binds JB to John Jackson to age 21 

Bond, John 18 February 12, 1808 November 29, 1808 - house carpenter 

Chose Wm Allen as his guardian, 

Sec: John Hambleton, James McGaw 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bond, Meriken September 18, 1804 & Eben Allen Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bond, Meriken December 10, 1836 

Bond, Sarah June 4, 1805 

Bond, Susannah 13 June 31, 1804 October 9, 1804 

Botts, Isael 15 October ll, 1803 

Botts, William (alias Welch, 

illegal) 17 2 July 1809 December 12, 1809 

Bowan, Benjamin 17 March 20, 1805 October 26, 1805 

Bowdey, John 15 July 1778 February 9, 1779 

Bowser, Samuel (illegitimate 

child of color) 12 September 2, 1808 

Boyle, Robert 17 November 16, 1783 April 13, 1784 

Bradford, Bill Negro 9 August 11, 1801 

Bradford, Charles Negro 7 August 11, 1801 

Bradford, Daniel Negro 10 November 3, 1803 April 3, 1804 

Bradford, James Negro 5 June 8, 1802 

Merriken Bond of Cincinnati, OH 

marriage Jane Bond daughter of late 

Dennis Bond (Baltimore American) 

Widow of ?, mother of Thomas E. 

Bond. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Sarah Bond as 

guardian to her daughter. Sec: David 

Lee & Thomas Richardson Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Isael Botts chose James Botts as 

guardian. Sec: ? Hughes & Isaac 

Botts Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court Binds William Botts to John W. 

Crawford to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Father (Elisha Bowan) binds son to 

Caldwell to age 21 - cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809) 

John Bowdey binds himself to Robert 

Cord to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Samuel Bowser (Bawser) 

to Richard Barnes (a waterman) to 

age 21 - waterman Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Robert Boyle to James 

Moore - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Bill Bradford to John 

Ellis, Sr., to ge 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Charles Bradford to John 

Ellis, Jr., to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Daniel Bradford to 

freeborn Frown to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Bradford with 

consent of mother, to Jaqmes 

Madden until age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Servant Of Freeborn Brown, Mother 

of female child Abigail by a negro 

slave. To serve Sarah Brown for an 


Bradford, Jane Mulatto 1 August 1774 August 26, 1774 additional 7 years. 

Court binds Jenny Bradford with 

consent of her mother to James 

Madden and wife Comfort until age 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Bradford, Jenny Negro 4 June 8, 1802 

16 - sew, spin and knit 

Court binds Joseph Bradford to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bradford, Joseph Negro 14 October 16, 1803 April 3, 1804 

Freeborn Brown to age 21 - farming 

Court binds Sarah Brady to ? 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Brady, Sarah 10 October 10, 1797 Thompson 

Bound with consent of father to Jacob 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Brayzer, Wm 16 March 1788 August 27, 1788 Lytle. 

Charles F. Bruer binds himself (with 

consent of parents) to James Kirk to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Brewer, Charles F. James Brewer (Bruer) 21 November 10, 1821 July 15, 1809 

age 21- weaver 

Court binds Elizabeth Broaderick to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Broaderick, Elizabeth 10 February 4, 1784 June 8, 1784 

james Mathers Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Broaderick, Elizabeth August 9, 1785 

Brooks, Thomas 7 January 8, 1780 April 11, 1780 

Brooks, Thomas 14 January 1, 1786 October 24, 1786 

Brown, Aquila 8 February 6, 1791 August 11, 1801 

Brown, Ezra (deceased) April 24, 1804 

Brown, Garret 10 January 26, 1800 February 11, 1800 

Brown, George Absilom Brown 15 October 1774 Decemeber 21, 1774 

Brown, John August 11, 1809 

Brown, John October 13, 1795 

Brown, Joshua December 8, 1789 

Court binds Elizabeth Broaderick to 

Johannah, widow of James Mather Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Thomas Brooks (with 

consent of mother) to Henry Thomas 

to age 21 - farming and plough 

making Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Thomas Brooks to 

Charles Buskin - nail maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Susanna Brown as 

guardian. Sec: Hosea Barnes and 

Joshua Wood 

Hannah Brown, widow, and her 

father, Jesse Pickering, of Little 

Britton Township, PA Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Garret Brown to John 

Mitchell - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound (w/ consent of mother 

Margaret Lanpbell) To Andrew 

Wilson to age 21-Tanning & 

Shoemaking. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Thomas Brown, brother of deceased 

John Brown - renunceation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Children of Joshua Brown, deceased. 

Court appoints mother, mary Brown 

as guardian. Sec: James Wetherall 

and Henry Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Mary Brown, widow of Joshua Brown 

deceased Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Brown, Mary 14 August 11, 1801 Joshua Wood Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Brown, Mary Ann October 13, 1795 

Brown, Thomas February 17, 1808 

Brown, William 8 Apr 12. 1793 August 11, 1801 

Brown, William 14 October 11, 1809 

Browne, Jessee 3 December 1, 1794 August 12, 1794 

Browne, John Thomas August 12, 1783 

Browne, John Thomas February 10, 1784 

Browning, Martha 6 Jan 1 1797 August 23 1803 

Brownley, Catharine August 13, 1799 

Brownley, James 

heir of Joseph Brownley, 

dec'd January 10, 1804 

Brownley, James August 13, 1799 

Brownley, John 

heir of Joseph Brownley, 

dec'd January 10, 1804 

Brownley, John August 13, 1799 

Bruer, Charles F. James Bruer (Brewer) 21 November 10, 1821 July 15, 1809 

Children of Joshua Brown, deceased. 

Court appoints mother, mary Brown 

as guardian. Sec: James Wetherall 

and Henry Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799) 

James Brown and Wm. Brown, 

brothers of deceased Thomas Brown, 

renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 



Joshua Wood Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Brown (with 

consent of mother) to James 

Greenfield to age 21 - house 

carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Jessee Browne to David 

Maulsby - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

John Thomas Browne chose Joshua 

Brown as guardian. Sec: Samuel 

Groom Osborn and Wm. Osborn Book 1 (1777-1799) 

John Thomas Browne brother of 

Joshua Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Wm. Lester as 

guardian. Sec. Samuel Webster (of 

Richard) and JohnSmith (tanner) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Catharine Brownley 

as guardian. Sec. Thos. Jeffery and 

Dr. John Archer Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Catherine Brownley, resigned 

guardianship. Court appoints Dr. 

Joseph Brownley as guardian. Sec: 

Thomas Jeffrey and Wm. Smith (of 

Samuel) Book 2 (1800-1809) 




Catherine Brownley, resigned 

guardianship. Court appoints Dr. 

Joseph Brownley as guardian. Sec: 

Thomas Jeffrey and Wm. Smith (of 

Samuel) Book 2 (1800-1809) 




Charles F. Bruer binds himself (with 

consent of parents) to James Kirk to 

age 21- weaver Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Court binds Benj. Brusebanks 

(w/consent of mother) to Thomas 


Brusebanks, Benj. 7 April 24, 1805 April 8, 1806 

Sampson to age 21 - weaver 

Apprenticed to Thomas Elliott- 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bryan, John Sarah Bryan 8 September 15, 1784 farming 

Court binds Sarah Bryan to John 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Bryan, Sarah 7 July 15 1777 April 22, 1785 Forwood, Sr. 

Chose Margaret Bryarley as 

guardian. Sec: James Thompson 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bryarley, Faithful 15 27 Mar 1788 February 14, 1804 and Andrew Howlett (of James) 

Chose Margaret Bryarly as guardian. 

Sec. James Thompson and Andrew 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bryarly, Isbal 13 July 10, 1790 February 14, 1804 Howlett (of Jas.) 

Chose Margaret Bryarly as guardian. 

Sec. James Thompson and Andrew 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bryarly, Samuel 17 March 15 1786 February 14, 1804 Howlett (of Jas.) 

Chose his mother Ann Bryerly as 

guardian. Sec. Henry and Robert 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bryerly, Thomas John Bryerly 14 June 8, 1784 

Bryerly. 

Court appointments Richard Ruff as 

guardian. Sec. Henry Waters and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, Ann February 28, 1795 Wm. Bull Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, Bennett John Bull 5 June 1801 October 14, 1806 

Bull, Edmond John Bull 14 June 22, 1793 November 24, 1807 

Court appoints Sarah Bull guardian. 

Sec. Marg't Love and Bennett Love Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Edmond Bull (with 

consent of his mother, Sarah Bull, to 

John O'Donel to age 21 - carpenter 

and joiner. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bull, Edmond John Bull 13 June 1793 October 14, 1806 



Bull, Edmond (dec'd) June 7, 1779 Susanna Bull, Executrix 

Chose Henry ruff as guardian. Sec. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, Jacob John Bull 16 October 13 1774 October 7, 1790 John Dallam and John Bull 

Court appoints John Bull (with 

consent of mother) to Elisha Bull 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, John 16 February 16, 1790 August 19, 1806 toage 21 - millwright 

Court binds John Bull (with consent 

of mother) to Isaiah Balderson - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bull, John 16 December 1, 1769 June 14, 1785 cartwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, Walter August 27, 1805 Brother of Elisha Bull, deposition 

William Bull received part of money 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bull, William July 26, 1794 

due from his guardian Henry Ruff. 

Chose Henry Ruff, farmer, as 

guardian. Sec: henry Watters, Sr., 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, William John Bull December 8, 1789 and Richd Ruff Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bull, Wm. John Bull 9 February 1797 October 14, 1806 



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James Burk binds daughter to 

Thomas Barnett to age 16 - 


Burk, Margaret 8 March 26, 1795 February 10, 1803 housekeeping, sewing and so forth Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Burk, Morris Ingram 6 February 22, 1797 February 9, 1803 

James Burk binds son to james Lytle 

to age 21 - shoe and boot making Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Burk, William 4 May 1, 1799 February 10, 1803 

James Burk binds his son to Samuel 

Dinsmore to age 21 - weaving 

Isaac Burkin binds himself (with 

consent of his mother Eleanor 

Burkin) to John Forwood - farming 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Burkin, Isaac Charles Burkin September 8, 1781 March 11, 1796 and nailor's trade 

Court binds Jacob Burkins to Thomas 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Burkins, Jacob 17 March 1787 December 18, 1804 Kelly to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bussey, Edward March 27, 1780 Mary Bussey, wife of Edward Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bussey, Thomas March 27, 1780 Susanna Bussey, wife of deceased 

James Byard binds himself (with 

consent of father, James Byard, to 

William Cranan to age 21 (5 years) - 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Byard, James 21 October 1, 1787 January 28, 1804 cooper 

Court appoints Elizabeth Cain as 

guardian. Sec. John Guiton and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Cain, Jane 10 January 1792 May 26, 1801 

Jason Moore 

Court binds John Cain to Joshua 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Cain, John 18 April 17 1778 December 13, 1796 Husband - tanner and currier 

Court binds Ephraim Calteralage to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Calteralage, Ephraim 12 18 day 1788 January 14, 1800 James Billingslea 

Chose Wm. Salde (of Eziekel) as 

guardian. Sec. Eziekel Saled and 

Lemuel Howard (heir of James 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Campbell, Benj 14 July 20, 1776 October 12, 1790 Campbell?) 

Court binds William Campbell to 

James Moore - tanner and shoe 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Campbell, William 13 February 14, 1781 maker 

Court binds William Campbell to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Campbell, William 12 October 1, 1767 April 11, 1780 James Giles to age 21 - farming 

Court binds David Carman (with 

consent of father, Andrew Carnan) to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Carman, David 17 September 8, 1805 Amos McComas - blacksmith 

Court binds John Carson to Nathan 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Carson, John 11 February 18, 1796 November 24, 1807 Dean to age 21 - miller 

Court binds Joseph Carson to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Carson, Joseph 11 February 18, 1796 March 3, 1807 Samuel Dean to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Carter, William 16 February 16, 1789 February 11, 1806 

Chamberlain, John Hethcot 11 November 17, 1772 April 13, 1784 

Court binds William Carter to Josias 

Scott McComas to age 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Hethcot Chamerlin 

to Moses Dillon - stonemason Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Court binds Charity Chance to Daniel 

Norris and wife, Catharine to age 16 - 


Chance, Charity 4 June 1, 1798 June 15, 1802 apprentice (mulatto) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chanel, Charity 4 June 1, 1798 June 26, 1804 

Chapple, Elizabeth 3 June 1800 

Chauncey, John John Chauncey? 19 October 22, 1790 November 7, 1809 

Chauncey, Nestor John Chauncey? 16 March 21, 1793 November 7, 1809 

Chew, Joshua 14 April 24, 1771 June 14, 1785 

Chew, Thomas S. January 28, 1805 

Clark, Eliz June 1779 June 24, 1779 

Clark, Jane Mary Clark 7 January 1776 November 29, 1775 

Clark, Jane 6 March 1, 1775 August 24, 1780 

Cline, Sarah 6 March 1791 April 11 1797 

Coale, Charles 13 December 12, 1805 

Coale, Frederick 14 April 26, 1796 

Coaleman, Catherine Michail Cooleman March 1779 March 26, 1779 

Cole, Geo. Wash. 9 February 28, 1800 

Coley, Danby 2-7-15 August 9, 1808 

Collins, Edward Cantwell 10 December 1, 1769 September 7, 1778 

Collins, Edward Cantwell 11 October 10, 1780 

Court binds Charity Chance to Henry 

Woolsey to age 16 - spinning, knitting 

and sewing (mulatto) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Elizabeth Chapple to 

James St. Clair to age 16 - sewing 

and knitting Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Henry Vansickle as 

guardian. Sec. Aquila Nelson and 

Garrett Chauncey Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Garrett Chauncey as 

guardian. Sec. Aquila Nelson and 

Henry Vansickle Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Joshua Chew to Dr. 

Jacob Hall Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Deceased - brothers and sisters: 

James Lee Morgan, Thomas S. 

Chew, Edward Morgan, John 

Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ignatius Wheeler, Jr. (master) add 6 

months for running away. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound (w/ consent of mother) to Robi 

& Isabel Jeffery to age 16. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Jane Clark to Charles 

Bevard to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Sarah Cline to James 

Fulton Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Charles Coale to 

Thomas Jensey to age 21 - farming 

(Negro, parents dead) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Frederick Coale to Geo. 

Gallion - mercantile business Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Michial Cooleman, soldier in CA, 

Edward Norwoods Co, 4th MD. Reg. - 

wf pray allowance for her child. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Father, London Cole (free negro) 

binds son to James Poteet to age 21 - 

farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Danby Coley (with 

consent of mother, Judy Coley 

(negro) to James Thompson to age 

21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Edward Cantwell Collins 

to Thomas Ayres to age 21 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Edward Collins to John 

Collins to age 21 (son of Wm Collins) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

10




Court binds Hannah Collins to John 

Collins to age 16 (daughter of Wm. 


Collins, Hannah 9 October 10, 1780 Collins. 

Mother (Ann Collins) binds daughter 

to John and Margaret Douglas to age 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Collins, Harriett 16 May 31, 1799 April 19, 1804 16 - housework 

Mother (Ann Collins) binds son to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Collins, John 21 July 1, 1795 April 19, 1804 John Douglas to age 21 - weaving Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Colman, Lunnon 8 March 5, 1803 

Combest, Cyres 13 Mary 5, 1793 June 24, 1806 

Conn, Thomas June 11, 1805 

Contlin, David 15 January 1765 December 12, 1797 

Cook, John 16 March 1, 1762 August 26, 1779 

Cook, Samuel 21 December 31, 1798 March 19, 1806 

Cooley Corbin 8 August 1799 July 19, 1808 

Cooley Corbin 8 August 1799 Augusut 9, 1808 

Cooley, Daniel 18 March 24, 1790 July 19, 1808 

Cooley, Daniel 18 March 24, 1790 Augusut 9, 1808 

Cooley, Lawson 6 Novembver 1801 July 19, 1808 

Cooley, Lawson 6 Novembver 1801 Augusut 9, 1808 

Cooley, Sarah Ann 3 May 1805 July 19, 1808 

Cooley, Sarah Ann 3 May 1805 Augusut 9, 1808 

Coop, Richard 16 April 23, 1764 April 11, 1780 

Lunnon Colman binds himself to 

Joshua Green - farmer for 13 years 

with consent of father (David Colman) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

James White takes Cyres Combest 

as apprentice to age 21 - cartwright 

Arnold and Jane Rush, heirs of 

deceased - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds David Contlin to John 

Michael - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Cook to Gilbert 

Jones to age 21 - cabinet joyner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Father, Samuel Cook, binds son to 

Enos West to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints James Stephenson 

(upon recommendation of Sarah 

Cooley, mother) as guardian Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Heirs of John Cooley (?). Sec: Wm. 

Stephenson and Zepheniah Bayless Book 2 (1800-1809) 
















Court binds Richard Coop with 

consent of his father, to Matthew 

McRlahaney (?) to age 21 - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

11




Alexander Cooper binds himself (with 

consent of his father) to John 

Hawkins to age 21 - cartwright or 


Cooper, Alexander 21 1791 December 1, 1808 wagon maker 

John Copeland chose George 

Patterson as guardian. Sec. Thomas 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Copeland, John June 9, 1795 

Hall and James Lytle 

Valuation of Sarah Copeland's share 

of father's (George Copeland, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Copeland, Sarah October 13, 1795 deceased) estate Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Cord, Amos, Sr. March 8, 1803 

Cord, Amos, Sr. March 8, 1803 

Cotiall, William 17 February 9, 1784 April 14, 1801 

Cottrall, Ephraim 16 March 12, 1787 January 24, 1804 

Cottrall, Ephraim 16 March 12, 1787 January 24, 1804 

Cotts, Samuel 15-9-13 May 13, 1807 

Cotts, Sarah 10-7-19 May 30, 1807 

Courtney, Ann Maria 8 March 13, 1793 August 11, 1801 

Courtney, Hollis 4 July 21, 1797 August 11, 1801 

Cowan, Elinor Mark Cowan 10 January 1775 August 23, 1775 

Cowan, James 14 August 1, 1782 January 1796 

Cradock, Edmund 17 September 10, 1765 October 1782 

Crawford, John 16 July 15, 1770 February 20, 1787 

Crawford, Thomas 15 November 19, 1780 January 1796 

Creige, John Herman 14 October 14, 1806 

Creil, Samuel 17-16 March 20, 1798 

Amos Cord, one of the heirs of Amos 

Cord, Sr., renounce all claims Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Martha Cord, widow of Amos Cord, 

Sr. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Cotiall to James 

Fullerton to age 21 - boat and 

shoemaking Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Released from apprenticeship to 

James Billingslea (2nd Tuesday in 

January 1800) cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Ephriam Cottrall to 

James Fullerton to age 21 - cord 

winding (boat and shoemaking) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Samuel Cotts (orphan) to 

husband and Coale to age 21 - 

tanner and currier Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Sarah Cotts (orphan) to 

Skipwith Coale to age 16 - spin, knit 

and sew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Richard M. Taylor as 

guardian. Sec. Gariel Mitchell and 

Wm. Arnold Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Richard M. Taylor as 

guardian. Sec. Gariel Mitchell and 

Wm. Arnold Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bound (w/ consent of mother Elig. 

Bronan) to Wm & Rebecca 

godsgrace (?) for 4 1/2 years. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds James Cowan to 

Thomas Cowan - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Edmunc Cradock to 

Patrixck Finnagen - cooper's trade Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Crawford to James 

Walker - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Thomas Crawford to 

Michael Mathers - hatter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Herman Creige to 

George Robinson (of Joseph) to age 

21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Samuel Creil to Wm 

Atreill - cordwainer Book 1 (1777-1799) 

12




Court binds John Crews (with 

consent of mother) to Michael 


Crews, John 6 October 1, 1780 March 7, 1786 Denney - farming 

Court binds Wm Criswell (with 

consent of his mother) to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Criswell, Wm (illegitimate) 4 February 1, 1801 January 7, 1806 Hanway to age 21 - cooper 

binds Samuel Crosbay (with consent 

of mother) to Patrick Finegan - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Crosbay, Samuel 14 March 3, 1770 August 17, 1784 cooper 

Bound by father & Abraham Huff for 5 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Crosby, Eliz Richard March 1777 March 26, 1777 years & cooper. 

Soldier in continental army applie for 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Crosby, George March 1778 March 26, 1778 allowance for wife & children. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Crosby, Henry 13 March 8, 1772 August 9, 1785 

Crosby, Richard March 1778 March 26, 1778 

Crossmore, Phoebe October 28, 1800 

Crossmore, William October 28, 1800 

Crow, John 13 March 27, 1765 August 21, 1778 

Cunningham, Joshua 10 August 9, 1785 

Currie, Amos Illegitimate 12 February 28, 1795 January 7, 1808 

Curry, Amos 

Illegitimate son of Ann 

Curry 

12 yrs 1/2 

mon June 10, 1805 

Court binds Henry Crosby to Edward 

Conn (with consent of mother) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

John James (master) petition for 

runaway leme - add 6 months. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Phoebe Crossmore chose William 

Lee as guardian. Sed: David Lee 

and Mahlon Spencer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints William Lee as 

guardian. Sec: David Lee and 

Mahlon Spencer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Crow to James O. 

Daniel to age 21 - farmer Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Joshua Cunningham to 

Henry Ruff - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Amos Currie (with 

consent of mother) to Baines Cox to 

age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Amos Curry (with 

consent of mother) to Jonathan Smith 

- farmer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Dale, Dr. John April 13, 1784 

Mary Buchanan, widow of deceased 

Dr. John Dale, living in Delaware 

Margaret Wheeler, widow of 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Daugherty, George April 12, 1791 deceased George Daugherty 

Chose Benjamin Brusebanks as 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Heir of George Daughtery, 

guardian. Sec. Norris Lester and 

Daugherty, John 

deceased April 12, 1791 Wm. Lester Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Daugherty, Joseph 16 August 28, 1788 Bound to Jacob Aldredge - mailer 

Court binds Martha Daugherty to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Daugherty, Martha 4 May 15, 1792 March 15, 1796 John Reardon 

Court binds Abraham Davis to David 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Davis, Abraham 10 August 7, 1774 February 8, 1785 lee - miller 

Bount to Naitaniel Wiley .Jr. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Davis, George 7 August 1788 August 27, 1788 wheelwregthe Minutes (1774-1788) 

Davis, Jesse 11 January 1789 September 2, 1800 

Court binds Jesse Davis to James (?) 

Davis to age 21 - milling business Book 2 (1800-1809) 

13




Court binds Jessee Davis to Thomas 


Davis, Jessee 15 April 20, 1765 February 8, 1785 Wilson - cabinet maker 

Amos Davis resigned mastership. 

Court binds Jessee Davis to Stump & 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Davis, Jessee 16 January, 1789 April 23, 1805 Price to age 21 - miller 

James Deaver, guardian to Aquila 

Deaver, offerred John Doran and 

Hugh Bankhead as securities in 

place of James Rampley and Wm. 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deaver, Aquilla August 17, 1802 Gilbson 

Chose his father, John Deaver, as 

guardian. Sec: James Rampley and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deaver, Aquilla April 5, 1802 

Wm. Gibson 

Son of James Deaver and grandson 

of Richard Deaver, deceased, court 

appoints John Street as guardian. 

Sec: John Doran and James 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deaver, Aquilla October 13, 1798 Montgomery 

Son of James. James Deaver, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Deaver, Aquilla January 12, 1803 guardian appraisal of estate. 

Court binds Rachel Deaver to Henry 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deaver, Rachel 12 August 24, 1780 Ruff to age 16 

Court binds Thomas Deaver to 

Joseph Rose (farmer) - house 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Deaver, Thomas 15 September 1765 February 13, 1781 carpenter and joyner 

Court binds Benjamin Debrular to 

Ephraim Swart to age 21 - waggon 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Debrular, Benjamin 14 October 1, 1788 August 9, 1803 and cart maker 

Son of James, chose Jesse Taylor as 

guardian. Sec. James Witherall and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Debrular, Benjamin 14 February 8, 1803 Wm. Duffy 

Daughter of James, court appoints 

John roberts guardian - Sec: Henry 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Debrular, Cordelia 9 June 15 1802 

Wetherall and Charles Hepkins 

Court appoints James Debrular as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Debrular, Jr., 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Debrular, Elizabeth Greenfield September 19, 1796 and John Baker 

Court binds Jacob Debrular (with 

consent of mother) to Benjamin 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Debrular, Jacob 10 March 29, 1770 April 11, 1780 Harbert to age 21 - weaving 

Court binds James Debrular to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Debrular, James 17 April 11, 1797 James Billinglea - cabinet maker 

Chose James Duly as guardian. Sec: 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Debrular, James December 13, 1796 Benj. Carroll 

Chose Uncle James Debrular as 

guardian. Sec: Nicholas Horner and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Debrular, James April 11, 1797 Wm. York (of George) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Debrular, Mary April 12, 1796 

Court appoints John Baker as 

guardian. She is orphan of George. 

Sec: James Carroll & Wm. McComas Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Court appoints James Debrular as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Debrular, Jr., 


Debrular, Sarah September 19, 1796 and John Baker 

Sam. Doalman (servant) discharge 

from his apprentice ship to Daniel 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Demmit, James August 24, 1774 Durben. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Dempsey, Eliza 5 August 15, 1798 June 12, 1804 

Dempsey, Isaac 14 August 15, 1803 June 12, 1804 

Dever, Sarah 

8 yrs, 7 

mos October 3, 1805 

Diggins, Edward Frances Waits 11 March 1775 August 24, 1775 

Dillen, Aaron 11 April 1, 1778 October 15, 1799 

Dines, Chambers 17 May 15, 1768 June 14, 1785 

Ditto, Abraham 11-7-26 December 9, 1805 

Divzans, William 14 April 4, 1771 June 14, 1788 

Dixon, John 14 March 22, 1798 

Dixson, John 10 May 10, 1784 April 8, 1794 

Dobbins, John 14 September 4, 1780 December 9, 1794 

Dobbins, William 13 March 13, 1772 June 14, 1785 

Doeby, Charles 7 December 25, 1777 April 12, 1785 

Doffin, John 12 April 8, 1794 

Donaho, James Thompson 14 January 2, 1793 August 11, 1807 

Donaho, William Henry 7 December 22, 1799 August 11, 1807 

Donoho, James December 13, 1809 

Court binds Eliza Dempsey to Enos 

West to age 16 - spin, knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Isaac Dempsey to 

Thomas West to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mother binds daughter to Mary 

Willson for 7 years and 5 months - 

weaver Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bound ( having no parents to be 

found) to John to age 21 farming. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Aaron Dillen to Wm. 

Michael - tailer Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Chambers to John Norris 

- cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Abraham Ditto (withy 

consent of mother) to Joseph 

Wiggins to age 21 - cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Divzans (with 

consent of father) to John Howard - 

taylor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Apprenticed to John Moore until age 

21 - tanner Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds John Dixson to John 

Norton - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Dobbins to Joseph 

Saunders - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Dobbins (with 

consent of father) to Aquilla Norris - 

shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Reputed father is Charles Burkin. 

Court binds Charles Doeby (with 

consent of reputed father) to Jacob 

Bqalderson - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Doffin to Robert 

Shaw - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds James Thompson (with 

consent of father) to Parker Gilbert to 

age 21 - tailor Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Henry Donaho 

(with consent of father) to Amos 

gilbert to age 21 - boot and shoe 

making Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Son of Daniel, court binds James 

Donoho to Bennett Taylor to age 21 Book 2 (1800-1809) 

15




Bound to his own consent (no living 

parent) to Samuel Duly to age 21 - 


Dooley, James 15 February 1773 August, 26 1774 Carpenter Minutes (1774-1788) 

Dooley, William 17 January 10, 1763 August 1780 

Dooley, Wm November 26, 1778 

Doolman, Samuel Aguilla Duly & Eliz. Carroll 16 October 1773 August 26, 1774 

Doozans, Abrqaham 18 November 3, 1762 November 30, 1780 

Doran, Margaret August 9, 1791 

Doran, Phillip August 9, 1791 

Dorney, Stephen Illegitimate 16 February 18, 1800 March 18, 1806 

Dorsey, Greenberry November 9, 1807 

Dorsey, Greenberry, Jr. 18 June 1788 April 14, 1807 

Dorsey, Henry 17 November 13, 1791 January 8, 1809 

Dorsey, John 21 1 March 1778 February 28, 1795 

Dorsey, Sarah January 1796 

Dorsey, William Woodland 10 March 30, 1776 October 24, 1786 

Dove, Elezabeth June 1779 

Drew, Aquila 13 June 1790 April 12 1803 

Drew, Aquila June 26, 1804 

Drew, Aquila June 25, 1804 

Court binds William Dooley to James 

Carroll, Jr., to age 21 - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Eliz, Buice (mestiess) add 2 months 

for lase born child Minutes (1774-1788) 


Samuel Duly to age 21- carpenter. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Abraham Doozans (with 

consent of father) to Henry ruff - 


Chose John Doran as guardian. Sec: 

Patrick Doran and james 

Clendernnon Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose John Doran as guardian. Sec: 

Patrick Doran and james 

Clendernnon Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Stephen Dorney (with 

consent of mother) to timothy Keen to 

age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Greenberry Dorsey, son of deceased 

Greenberry, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints John Wallis, Jr., of 

Baltimore County, guardian. Sec: 

George Patterson and Joseph 

Robinson Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Henry Dorsey (son of Matthew) binds 

himself (with consent of father) to 

David Maulsby to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Reputed father is Charles Burkin. 

Court binds Charles Doeby (with 

consent of reputed father) to Jacob 

Bqalderson - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose William Morris as guardian. 

Sec. Isaac Webster and Daniel 

Robinson Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Woodland 

Dorsey to Alexander Cowan Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Applies to have deca husbands 

estate land off. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds John and Priscilla Cole 

as guardians. Sec: George 

Chauncey and Aquila Nelson Book 2 (1800-1809) 

John Coale and Priscilla Coale, 

guardians, request appraisal of real 

estate of Anthony Drew Book 2 (1800-1809) 



estate of Anthony Drew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

16




Court Appoints John and Priscilla 

Cole as guardian. Sec: George 


Drew, Bennet 12 June 17, 1790 April 12, 1803 Chauncey and Squila Nelson 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Drew, Bennett June 26, 1804 estate of Anthony Drew 

Court binds Isaac Dulany to Joseph 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Dulany, Isaac 18 March 18, 1778 January 1796 

Everest Book 1 (1777-1799) 

16 & 

Bound to Bennett Barnes to age 21 - 

Durbin, Margt 

6months August 27, 1776 carpenter 

Bound w/ consent of father to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Durbin, Thos April 1788 September 16, 1788 Obediah Psitchard - blacksmith 

Court appoints John Denbow as 

guardian. Sec. Thomas Denbow and 

Nathaniel Grafton. Heir of Elijah 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Durham, Amelia 8 November 1797 December 24, 1805 Durham? Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Durham, Joe June 25, 1799 

Durham, Mahalah 10 November 1795 December 24, 1805 

Dutton, John 18 November 9, 1786 February 12, 1805 

Eagon, Clementine March 2, 1784 

Eagon, Mary March 2, 1784 

Eagon, Samson August 12, 1781 

Eagon, Samson January 12, 1782 

Eagon, Samson March 2, 1784 

Eagon, Sarah March 2, 1784 

Edgcoth, Adam 16 October 1, 1768 April 12, 1785 

Edger, William 14 September 20, 1790 August 14, 1804 

Edwards, Edmund 16 February 12, 1765 August 12, 1781 

Chose Thomas Durham as guardian. 

Sec: Loyd Durham and Alex Young Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints John Denbow as 

guardian. Sec. Thomas Denbow and 

Nathaniel Grafton. Heir of Elijah 

Durham? Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Aquila Norris as 

guardian. Sec: John Durron and 

Rhesa (?) Norris Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Wm. Hitchcock as 

guardian. Sec: Asel Hitchcock and 

Capt. Charles Baker Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Chose Abraham Reese as guardian. 

Sec: John Mahanan and Gregory 

Barns Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Widow of deceased, Samson Eagon, 

inter-married with Thomas James. 

Solomon Eagon, son and heir of 

deceased Book 1 (1777-1799) 







Court binds Adam Edgcoth to Kidd 

Moriel (?) - house carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Andrew McAdow as 

guardian. Sec: Alexander Young and 

John Kean Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Edmund Edwards to 

Moses Dillon - stone mason Book 1 (1777-1799) 

17




SE, of Edward Evans, soldier in Cont. 

Army, 4th Md Reg, applies for 

allowance for her, female child 2yrs & 


Edwards, Thomas December 6,1778 male child 2months. 

Court binds Rebecca Elliot to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Elliot, Rebecca 7 October 9, 1781 Nicholas and Sarah Poor (?) 

Court binds John Ely to James 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ely, John 18 February 6, 1766 February 8, 1785 Reardon - weaver 

Bound ( w/ consent of mother) to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Evans , Sophia 17 August 28, 1776 Robt Brierly to age 21-blacksmith 

Her father, Richard Evath, binds her 

to John Scarborough, Jr., to age 16 - 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Evath, Elizabeth 8 May 1, 1801 May 24, 1809 

sew, knit, housework 

Her father, Richard Evath, binds her 

to James Howlett to age 16 - sew, 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Evath, Jane 10 Mar 13, 1799 May 24, 1809 

knit, housework 

Court approves John Evatt as 

guardian to his son John Evatt, one 

of the heirs of Wm. Evatt, deceased. 

Sec: James Barnett and James 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Evatt, John August 12, 1794 Fisher 

Court binds William Everett (with 

consent of his mother) to Richard 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Everett, William 16 January 1, 1790 March 18, 1806 Ashton to age 21 - blacksmith 

Court appoints Clarisa Everist as 

guardian. Sec: James Taylor and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Everist, Clarisa 2 February 1805 January 12, 1808 Benjamine Everist 



Everist, Francis Standish 11 August 1796 January 12, 1808 Benjamine Everist 

Court appoints Jacob Green as 

guardian. Sec: Greenberry Dorsey 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Everist, Henry Austin September 13, 1796 and Frisby Dorsey 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Everist, John Swann 4 October 1803 January 12, 1808 Benjamine Everist 

Petition of Joseph Everist to divide 

tract called "Coheirs Lot Revised" - 

584 acres - between Joseph Everist, 

Jacob Greenfield, Hollis Courtney, 

Jacob Michael, Samuel Everist and 

Henry Everist, heirs of the late 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Everist, Joseph June 28, 1798 Joseph Everist 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Everist, Mary Ann 9 September 1798 January 12, 1808 Benjamine Everist Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Jacob Greenfield as guardian. 

Sec: Greenberry Dorsey and Frisby 

Everist, Samuel September 13, 1796 Dorsey. 

Court binds Edward Evins to Amos 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Evins, Edward 14 June 6, 1786 February 11, 1800 Osborn - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

18




Lawson Ewsing, widower and son of 

Wm.) married Lizzie (Walker) 

McKendless, daughter of Robert 

Walker and widow of James 


Ewing, Lawson November 25, 1896 McKendless 

Fagg, Benjamin 8 June 6, 1798 March 10, 1807 

Fagg, John 12 February1797 April 11, 1809 

Fagg, Robert Alman 13 April 9, 1793 March 10, 1807 

Court binds Robert Alman Fagg (their 

father having abandoned them and 

ther mother, not in Harford County) to 

Joshua Husbands to age 21 - tanning 

and currying Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Fagg to Joshua 

Husbands to age 21 - tanning and 

currying Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Robert Alman Fagg (their 

father having abandoned them and 

ther mother, not in Harford County) to 



Field, Edward 18 June 1788 March 26, 1788 Bound to Matthew Snady - carpenter Minutes (1774-1788) 

Fisher, John 

10 yrs 8 

mos February 24, 1801 

Fisher, John 16 December 2, 1764 June 1780 

Flaharty, Hannah 11 October 14, 1793 June 18, 1805 

Flaharty, John 14 June 1, 1791 June 18, 1805 

Flow, William son of William Flow July 15, 1800 

Ford, Dorothy September 5, 1804 

Ford, Michael 6 September 9, 1774 April 11, 1780 

Forwood, Elizabeth deceased June 19, 1809 

Forwood, John Elizabeth Forwood 16 July 11, 1789 December 10, 1805 

Forwood, Jonathan 16 June 20, 1792 April 11, 1809 

Court binds John Fisher (with 

consent of his mother) to James 

Cooper to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Fisher to James 

Walker to age 21 - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Hannah Flaharty 

(orphan) to Zenes Hughes to age 16 - 

spinning, knitting and sewing Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Flaharty to Zenis 

Hughes to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

William Flow binds himself to Isaac 

Towson for 5 years and 11 months - 

cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Widow of James Hudson, 

renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court finds Michael Ford to Robert 

Criswell to age 21 - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ebenezer Forwood, Sarah Forwood 

and John Forwood children of 

deceased, Elizabeth Forwood, - 

renunciation - recommend Barnett 

Johnson Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Forwood (with 

consent of mother) to George Smith 

to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Jonathan Forwood to 



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Forwood, Joseph deceased by August 1781 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Forwood, Mary Joseph Forwood August 19, 1782 

Hannah Conklin (wife of Mathew 

Conklin) guardian to Mary Forwood Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Samuel Forwood as guardian. 

Sec. Barnard Preston, Sr., and 

Forwood, Mary August 12, 1788 James Holmes. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Foster, Frederic Levi July 24, 1806 

Court binds Frederic Levi Foster (son 

of John) (with father's consent) to Ely 

Lucans to age 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Fye, Mary February 28, 1792 Widow of Baltis. 

Philazanna Howard, widow of James 

Gallion, and wife of Levi Howaqrd 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Gallion, James deceased January 17, 1809 renunciation 

Court appoints Nathan Gallion as 

guardian. Sec. Thaomas Johnson 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Gallion, John James Gallion October 28, 1783 and John Caplon 

Court appoints Martin Taylor Gilbert 

as guardian. Sec. Thos. Hall and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Garret, Lawson June 14, 1796 Benj. Preston 

Court binds Amos Garrett to 

Jonathan Jenkins - making spinning 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Garrett, Amos 16 July 22, 1764 November 30, 1780 wheels 

Court binds Levy Garrett to James 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Garrett, Levy 5 1/4 June 21, 1800 June 21, 1800 Anderson to age 21 - farming 

Chose their brother, Garrett 

Garrettson as guardian. Sec: John 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Garrettson, Benjamin Edward Garrettson December 8, 1778 Ruff and Henry Vanseckle 

Sarah (Gallion) Garrettson - daughter 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Garrettson, Garrett deceased June 14, 1808 of deceased - renunciation 

Susanna Garrettson - widow of 

deceased, Garrett Garrettson - 

Garrettson, Garrett deceased June 14, 1808 renunciation 

Susanna Garrettson widos of 

Garrettson, George deceased December 9, 1807 deceased 

Chose their brother, Garrett 

Garrettson as guardian. Sec: John 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Garrettson, James Edward Garrettson December 8, 1778 Ruff and Henry Vanseckle 

Distribution of estate: Mr. Josiah Hall 

(for his wife's share). Dr. Elijah Davis 

(for his wife's share). Miss Elizabeth 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Garrettson, Martha deceased June 9, 1789 

Garrettson 

Daughter of deceased Garrett 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Garrettson, Sarah June 14, 1808 Garrettson, renunciation 

Daughter of deceased Garrett 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Garrettson, Susanna June 14, 1808 Garrettson, renunciation 

Binds herself (with consent of mother, 

Hannah) or 7 years and 8 mos to 

John Rouse and his wife - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Giberson, Hetty 16 Prob. Nov. 1793 Mar 18, 1802 

housewifery Book 2 (1800-1809) 

20




Gilbert, Ann Martha 

10 

months 

on August 

4, 1802 August 10, 1802 

Gilbert, Ann Martha 7 October 4, 1801 August 8, 1809 

Gilbert, Charles heir of Charles Gilbert? June 25, 1799 

Gilbert, Charles deceased June 4, 1805 

Gilbert, Clemency 15 October 5, 1788 November 27, 1804 

Gilbert, Clemmency Hughes 10 June 25, 1799 

Gilbert, Elizabeth 8 June 25, 1799 

Gilbert, Elizabeth 12 December 12, 1791 November 27, 1804 

Gilbert, Elizabeth 11 March 14, 1809 

Gilbert, George Thomas 8 February 28, 1797 August 13, 1805 

Gilbert, George Thomas 10 February 28 1797 March 21, 1805 

Gilbert, Gideon 16 May 29, 1769 June 14, 1785 

Gilbert, Henry Ruff 18 Fall 1790 March 14, 1809 

Gilbert, Jarvis 29 May 14, 1805 

Gilbert, Mary deceased 

Gilbert, Mary deceased 

89 or 90 

yrs (1804) December 11, 1804 

89 or 90 

yrs (1804) March 12, 1805 

Gilbert, Mary deceased March 12, 1805 

Court appoints Parker Gilbert, Jr., 

guardian to hi daughter. Sec: 

Jamdes Hughes and Richard Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Richard Mitchell as 

guardian. Sec: Gabriel Mitchell and 

Benj. Everest. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Thomas Hall as guardian. 

Sec: Wm. And John Hall Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Martha Gilbert, daughter Elizabeth 

Gilbert, widow - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Charles Gilbert (of 

Mich l ) as guardian. Sec: John Clark 

and Joseph Worthington Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Thomas Hall as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. And John Hall Book 1 (1777-1799) 






Came into court to have guardian 

appointed Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Parker Gilbert (of 

Parker) as guardian. Sec. Charles 

Gilbert, Sr., and Richard Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Parker Gilbert, Sr., as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Mitchell and 

Parker Gilbert, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Gideon Gilbert to George 

Vandergriff - cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 



Son of Charles Gilbert of Michael, 

grandson of Mary Gilbert, deceased 

Deposition of Gilbert Hughes re: 

sanity of deceased. Elizabeth Gilbert 

was relation to deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deposition of Elizabeth Gilbert age 

83 in April 1804 Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deposition of John Trago - Phillip 

Gilbert son of deceased. Micajah 

Mitchell, nephew of deceased, 

deposition of James Horner - James 

Horner nephew of deceased. Taylor 

Gilbert (deceased) son of deceased. 

Parker Gilbert, son of deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Elizabeth Gilbert, wife of Col. Michael 

Gilbert, their dau. Mary. Elizabeth 

Gilbert, wife of Parker Gil bert, 

mother of Mary McComas. 


Gilbert, Mary deceased August 27, 1805 Deposition of Mary McComas Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Gilbert, Mary deceased August 13, 1805 

Gilbert, Mary Sophia Hall 10 Jan 1795 August 13, 1805 

Gilbert, Parker 1768 April 30, 1805 

Gilbert, Phillip 13 November 1795 March 14, 1809 

Gilbert, Sophia Hall 10 January 1795 March 21, 1805 

Gilbert, William 10 December 28, 1793 November 27, 1804 

Gilbert, Wm. Presby 6 June 25, 1799 

Giles, Charles Henry September 2, 1800 

Giles, Elizabeth September 2, 1800 

Giles, Jacob, Sr. deceased March 8, 1803 

Giles, James 18 Janury 8, 1790 November 12, 1807 

Giles, James September 2, 1800 

Gilmore, Daniel Wm. Grafter August 27, 1774 

Gilmore, William 15 March 10, 1807 

Gladden, Hugh 

between 

15 and 16 January 16, 1808 

Glover, Joseas 8 August 31, 1774 August 15, 1782 

Deposition of Mary McComas - Eliz. 

Gilbert, wife of Col. Michael Gil bert, 

mother of Mary Gilbert (deceased) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Parker Gilbert (of 

Parker) as guardian. Sec. Charles 

Gilbert, Sr., and Richard Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Grandson of Mary Gilbert. Son of 

Parker Gilbert Book 2 (1800-1809) 



Court appoints Parker Gilbert, Sr., as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Mitchell and 

Parker Gilbert, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809) 






Court appoints Wm. Smith, Esq., as 

guardian. Sec. Thomas Hall and 

Josias M. Dallam Book 2 (1800-1809) 




heirs of Jacob Giles, Sr, renounce 

claim /s/ Samuel & Hannah Gover Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Gilbert (with 

consent of mother, Rebecca Giels) to 

Mark Pringle (merchant in Balto. City) 

- seafaring business Book 2 (1800-1809) 




Choosen Wm. Grafter (his brother) 

guardian. John Love & James 

Preston Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds William Gilbert to 

Richard Webster, jr., to age 21 - 

miller and cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Hugh Gladdin (with 

consent of his mother) to Wm. 

McFilton to age 21 - shoemaker 

(illegitimate son of Jane Ruth) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Joseas Glover to Aquilla 

Norris - shoemaking Book 1 (1777-1799) 

22




Court binds John Goldsmith (with 

consent of his mother) to James 


Goldsmith, John 9 October 24, 1776 April 12, 1785 Thompson - taylor 

Court binds Vinson Goldsmith (with 

consent of mother) to Bernard 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Goldsmith, Vinson 7 April 10, 1779 October 24, 1786 Preston (of James) - farming 

Court binds Anthony Gover (with 

consent of mother) to Wm. Bell to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

2nd week of 

age 21 - farming (negro son of Sarah 

Gover, Anthony 4 December 1805 October 11, 1809 Gover) 

Court appoints Martin Taylor Gilbert 

as guardian. Sec.Charles Gilbert, Jr., 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Gover, Lawson October 10, 1797 and Sr. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Grafter, Agiula Wm. Grafter August 24, 1774 

Chooses Daniel Preston as guardian 

. Wm Downs & John Campbell. 

Wm. Greenfeild has absconded from 

county 2years past & felt this child. 

Bound to Macajai Deaver & Sarah to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Grafton, Nathaniel 5 February 8, 1776 age 16. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Grafton, Samuel December 8, 1778 Son of Wm. Grafton Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Grafton, Sarah November 20, 1778 Widow of Wm. Grafton Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Grafton, Sarah December 8, 1778 Samuel Grafton, son of Wm. Grafton Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Thomas Grant to Jacob 

Grant, Thomas about 14 December 13, 1803 Michael to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Gray, John 16 or 17 June 13, 1809 

Court binds John Grant (with consent 

of his mother and abandoned by 

father) to Amos Gilbert to age 21 - 

boot and shoe making 

Court appoints Henry Green as 

guardian. Sec. Bennett Bussey and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Green, Elizabeth Leonard Green February 28, 1789 James Barton 

Court binds Francis Green (with 

consent of his Uncle Henry Green) to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Green, Francis 14 March 7, 1772 June 13, 1786 John Grindoll - taylor 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Green, Martha Leonard Green February 28, 1789 James Barton 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Green, Sarah Leonard Green February 28, 1789 James Barton 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Green, Susannah Leonard Green 

Mary Greenfield & Jas 

February 28, 1789 James Barton Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Greenfield Martha 

Osborn March 5, 1777 Distribution of estate. 

Court appoints Jacob Michael as 

guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Greenfield, Elizabeth Jacob Greenfield 4 September 1801 October 15, 1805 and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809) 

23







Greenfield, Henry Austin Leonard Green 7 September 1798 October 15, 1805 and James Gallion 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Greenfield, Jacob Jacob Greenfield 6 September 7, 1799 October 15, 1805 and James Gallion 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Greenfield, Joseph Jacob Greenfield 11 January 1, 1794 October 15, 1805 and James Gallion 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Greenfield, Martha Jacob Greenfield 10 October 6, 1795 October 15, 1805 and James Gallion 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Greenfield, Mary Jacob Greenfield 13 September 3, 1792 October 15, 1805 and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Greenfield, Micajah March 26, 1778 

Griffin, Stephen 17 January 2, 1790 July 15, 1806 

Griffith, Alexander September 9, 1774 

Griffith, Alexander Lawson 18 April 12, 1808 

Griffith, Ann 6 June 10, 1773 August 26, 1779 

Griffith, Ann (servant) Frances Hamby 10 January 1776 August 24, 1775 

Griffith, Edward September 9, 1774 

Griffith, John 3 November 25, 1776 August 26, 1779 

Griffith, John Hall September 9, 1774 

Petition Of Margt. Akens (Mistress) - 

Adjiedged for having 3 bastard 

children- add 2 years (1778) Minutes (1774-1788) 

Father, John Griffin, binds son to 

Wm. Griffin to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Martha Griffith special 

guardian to above children (John 

Hall, Edward, Luke, Alexander) to 

take care of the persons of the of the 

aforesaid children. Sec: Josiah 

Dallam and Geo. Patterson Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Edward Griffith as 

guardian. Sec: George Presbury of 

Wm and Wm. D. Lee Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Ann Griffith to age 16 to 

Marg't Akins Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound (w/ consent of mother) To 

Thos. Gilbert. Minutes (1774-1788) 







Court binds John Griffith to Thomas 

Turner to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 







24




Court appoints Eliz. Griffith as 

guardian. Sec. George Presbury and 


Griffith, Lewis 10 Last spring August 12, 1806 James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Griffith, Luke September 9, 1774 






Dallam and Geo. Patterson 

Court binds Mordecai Griffith to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Griffith, Mordecai 5 December 25, 1774 August 26, 1779 James Morris to age 21 - Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Griffith, Samuel deceased June 9, 1795 Martha Griffith - widow 

Court binds Samuel Gubbins (with 

consent of his mother, Grace 

Gubbins) to Thomas Kelly to age 21 - 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Gubbins, Samuel 19 April 15, 1785 March 13, 1804 cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Gunnion, Hugh 

3 yrs, 2 

1/2 mos 

on July July 22, 1803 

Hagerty, Levi 11 October 14, 1806 

Hall, Ann 14 February 25, 1806 

Hall, Aquilla John Bedle Hall 2 July 13, 1788 August 13, 1789 

Hall, Delia John Bedle Hall 3 April 14, 1787 August 13, 1789 

Hall, Edward John Bedle Hall 7 July 1782 August 13, 1789 

Hall, Edward January 1796 

Hall, Elisha 19 March 1787 August 12, 1806 

Hall, Hollis John Bedle Hall 10 December 24,1779 August 13, 1789 

Father binds son to Lazarus Mahon 

to age 21 - arithmetic and 

bookkeeping Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Levi Hagerty to Benj. 

Gibson to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Caleb Hall as 

guardian. Sec. Walter Simpson and 

Bernard Lynch (of John and John Hall 

[of Isaac]) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Sarah Hall, Wm. Hall 

and Aquilla Hall as guardian. Sec: 

Thos (?) Bond, Edw. Hall, Roger 

Boyce (child and orphan of John 

Bedle Hall, dec'd) Book 1 (1777-1799) 











Chose Aquilla Hall s guardian. Sec. 

Thomas and Francis Hall (Son of 

John Beedle Hall) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Edward Pearce as 

guardian. Sec. Susanna Hall and 

Bernard Lynch Book 2 (1800-1809) 






25




Court binds James Hall to James 


Hall, James 15 December 1783 June 12, 1798 Johnson - carpenter 

Court appoints Thoams Hall as 

guardian. Sec: Aquilla Hall and Wm. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hall, John Wm. Hall November 12, 1793 Hall Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hall, Mortimore 20 March 1789 March 14, 1809 Chose Edward Hall as guardian 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hall, Nathan Wm. Hall November 12, 1793 Hall 

Court appoints John Rumsey as 

guardian. Sec: Walter T. Hall and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hall, Nathan Wm. Hall 14 December 1, 1789 October 11, 1804 John Guyton 

Court binds Parker Hall to Frances 

Holland - ship carpenter (son of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hall, Parker 16 March 1765 September 4, 1781 Cordelia Hall) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hall, Thomas October 9, 1804 Deceased. Isabella Hall, widow 



Hall, William Wm. Hall November 12, 1793 Hall 

Court appoints John Rumsey as 

guardian. Sec: Walter T. Hall and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hall, William Wm. Hall 18 December 1785 October 10, 1804 John Guyton 

Court appoints Wm and Edward Hall 

(with consent of mother, Isabella Hall) 

as guardians. Sec. Benedict Hall and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hall, William White 11 January 26, 1794 August 14, 1805 Edward Griffith 

Mother, Isabella Hall, resigns 

guardianship of son. Requests 

uncles, Wm. Hall and Edw. Hall be 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hall, Wm. White January 26, 1794 August 14, 1805 appointed. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hambleton, Catherine August 29, 1804 

Hamby, James 8 August 25, 1774 February 28, 1783 

Hamby, Samuel 17 April 1775 February 7, 1776 

Hamby, William 8 October 25, 1774 February 28, 1783 

Hamiah, James Thos. Hanson March 29,1775 

Hammond, William 13 December 4, 1788 October 26, 1802 

Hampton, David 9 September 17, 1777 August 8, 1786 

Court binds Catherine Hall (with 

consent of her mother, either Rachel 

or Rebecca) to Dr. Hugh Whiteford to 

age 16 (5 yrs, 4 mos) - knit, sew and 

spin (mother referred to as Rebecca 

but makes her mark as Rachel) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Hall to Wm. Evit - 

farmer Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound to James Moore, tanner, for 3 

years 6 months- lenner & 

shoemaker.q Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds William Hamby to 

Jonathan Knight - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound to James Walker for 2 years & 

10 months. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds William Hammond to 

Joshua Husbands to age 21 - tanner 

and currier Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds David Hampton (with 

consent of mother) to John Cumings - 

farming 

26




Court binds Charles Hanby to Jacob 


Hanby, Charles 10 January 1, 1769 June 7, 1779 

Forwood to age 21 - farming 

Benedict Hanson (son of Hollis 

Hanson, chose Stephen Watters his 

guardian. Sec: ?? Watters, Sr., and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hanson, Benedict August 10, 1802 Stephen Watters, Jr. 

Bound ( w/ consent of mother Sarah 

Leek) to Nicholas Baker to age 21 - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hanson, Jacob Daniel Hair 10 January 1774 December 21, 1774 Farming 

Court binds Luke Hanson to James 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hanson, Luke 16 March 2, 1784 Walker - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Harden, Clement Thomas 5 October 7, 1777 October 1782 

Court binds Clement Thomas Harden 

to John Smith - cooper's trade Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hardin, John 9 February 17, 1772 October 10, 1780 

Court binds John Hardin (with 

consent of mother) to John Thomas 

to age 21 - farming and carpentering 

Court binds Daniel Hare to Wm. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hare, Daniel 9 July 1, 1773 October 1782 

Martin - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hare, James Daniel Hair 11 1776 January 7, 1777 Bound to Robt Small to age 16. 

Court binds James Hare to James 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hare, James 17 January 2, 11764 February 13, 1781 Hannah - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hare, Pateenice 15 October 1787 September 5, 1788 Bound to John Calder - carpenter 

Court binds Sarah Hare (daughter of 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hare, Sarah 11 August 15, 1771 August 14, 1782 Sarah Hare) to Paul Cummings 

Binds himself (with consent of father ) 

to John Rouse for 3 yrs and 8 1/2 

months - winsor chair and spinning 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Harkins, John 21 Prob January 1785 April 19, 1802 wheel making 

Court binds Bnj. Harris to michael 

Mathers - hatter. Robert Harris to 

bear 1/2 of the expnse of clothing 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Harris, Benj. 16 January 1, 1778 April 8, 1794 

Benj. Harris 

(Negro) Court binds Charles Harris 

(with consent of mother) to Henry 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Harris, Charles 8 July 5, 1798 March 27, 1806 Scarff to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hart, James 10 March 25, 1776 June 13, 1786 

Court binds James Hart (with consent 

of mother) to Gidion Pervale - joyner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Harvey, Archibald December 22, 1807 Deceased. Elizabeth Harvey, widow 

W H, soldier in Ca. - CH petitions for 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hawthorn, John Wm. H June 25, 1779 maintaining 2 children of WH. 

Orphan. Court binds Thomas Hayse 

to James Moore - farmer and shoe 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hayse, Thomas 12 February 15, 1774 March 7, 1786 maker 

George Hearn bound himself to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hearn, George 21 December 1780 August 4, 1798 Robert Moore - miller 

Court binds Michael Heddrick to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Heddrick, Michael 16 October 29, 1783 May 3, 1799 

Parker Gilbert, Jr., - tailor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

27




Court appoints Alexander Hellen as 

guardian. Sec. Wm. Smithson and 


Hellen, John 7 April 1800 October 13, 1807 Dr. Thomas H. Birckhead 

Court appoints Alexander Hellen as 

guardian. Sec. Wm. Smithson and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hellen, Mary 5 April 1802 October 13, 1807 Dr. Thomas H. Birckhead Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hendersides, Cecelia 11 March 1775 November 28, 1775 Bound to Robert Johnson to age 21. 

Court binds John Henderson to John 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Henderson, John 4 September 1789 April 8, 1794 

McFadden - farmer 

Court binds Mary Henderson to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Henderson, Mary 4 September 29, 1789 April 8, 1794 

McFadden 

Court binds John Henry (with consent 

of mother) to Ephfriam Swarth, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Henry, John 11 Mary 15, 1797 February 11, 1809 wheelwright, to age 21 

Deceased. Isaac Henry, son of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Henry, Samuel August 1785 

deceased 

Illegitimate. Court binds Charles 

Herren (with consent of mother) to 

John Poque Turner to age 21 - 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Herren, Charles 10 March 9, 1797 January 18, 18089 turning 

Court binds Zachariah Herrington to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Herrington, Zachariah 5 July 1, 1794 June 1800 

Richard Hope to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hewitt, George 17 July 1789 March 26, 1788 Bound to Isaac Perryman 

Deceased. Mary Hicks, widow of 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hicks, James January 3, 1809 deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Hill, John 7 June 8, 1802 

Hill, Sukey 4 June 8, 1802 

Hill, William 14 February 20, 1787 

Hilton, Abraham 9 January 1793 November 27, 1804 

Hilton, Isaac 17 February 10, 1783 

Hitchcock, Aquila 18 November 30, 1789 October 16, 1805 

Hitchcock, Benedict 15 February1778 October 16, 1805 

Hitchcock, Nathaniel 17 October 1775 August 1792 

Negro. Son of Betty Hill. Court binds 

John Hill until age 21, with consent of 

mother, to ?? Butler - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Negro. Daughter of Betty Hill. Court 

binds Sukey Hill until age 16, with 

consent of mother, to ?? Butler - spin, 

kint and sew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Hill to David 

Harry - cooper Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Negro, son of David. Court binds 

Abraham Hilton (with consent of 

father) to Ralph Sacket (or Lucket) 

Lee to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Isaac Hilton to John 

Perryman - stonemason Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds (with consent of mother) 

to Aquila McComas to age 21 - 

blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds (with consent of mother) 

to Aquila McComas to age 21 - 


Chose Robert Clark as guardian. 

Sec Abraham Jarrett and Vessy Price Book 1 (1777-1799) 

28




Hollis, Clark 17 April 30, 1778 June 9, 1795 

Court binds Clark Hollis to Matthew 

Snowday - carpenter and joiner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hollis, James 8 March 28, 1777 Bound to Thos Presbury to age 16. 

Deceased. Elizabeth howard, now 

wife of Jessee Bussey and former 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hollis, William August 12, 1788 wife of deceased. 

Mulatto. Bound to Thos Presbury to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Holmes, Easthier 8 March 28, 1777 age 16. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Hopkins, Jacob 6 October 10, 1796 March 13, 1802 

Hopkins, Joel April 14, 1802 

Hopkins, John January 28, 1805 

Horner, Nathan 13 January 12, 1782 

Horner, Nicholas 17 August 15, 1764 April 18, 1781 

Hosea, John 12 April 12, 1770 March 7, 1786 

How, Thomas 17 September 2, 1791 May 27, 1809 

Hudson, James 12 March 9, 1795 March 17, 1807 

Hudson, Martha 9 May 9, 1797 March 17, 1807 

Hudson, Sally 7 March, 1799 March 17, 1807 

Hudson, Samuel 13 April 1793 March 17, 1807 

Hudson, Samuel 16 April 7, 1793 April 11, 1809 

Huff, George 

probably 

16 1/2 March 11, 1797 

Hughes, Aquila 16 June 1779 February 28, 1795 

Negro. Son of negro Isaac Hopkins. 

Jacob Hopkins binds himself to 

Robert Karr (Carr) until age 21 which 

shall be 10 October 1817 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Gerard T. Hopkins as 

guardian. Sec: Samuel Hopkins (of 

Wm), Christopher Wilson, John 

Dallam and Wm. Cole Book 2 (1800-1809) 





Court binds Nathan Horner to Wm 

Debrular - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Nicholas Horner to 

Mathias Lynch - house carpenter and 

joyner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Hosea to Catherine 

McCoughlin Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Father, William How, binds son to 

John Steele to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Dorothy Ford as 

guardian. Sec. John C. Bond and 

James Norris Book 2 (1800-1809) 










Court binds Samuel Hudson to Elihu 

Allender to age 21 - shoe making Book 2 (1800-1809) 

George Huff binds himself (with 

consent of father) to Jacob Swan - 

wagon making for 4 yrs. 6 mos. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Aquila Hughes to Daniel 

Parsons - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Court appoints james Clendennon as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Jones and 


Hughes, George 12 April 25, 1778 October 7, 1790 Robert Glen 

Chose Robert Glen as guardian. 

Sec. Benj. Preston and James 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hughes, Joseph 19 March 1771 October 7, 1790 Clendennon 

Court appoints james Clendennon as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Jones and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hughes, Martha 10 November 1, 1780 October 7, 1790 Robert Glen 

Chose Robert Glen as guardian. 

Sec. Daniel Scott and James 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hughes, Susannah 14 September 20, 1776 October 7, 1790 Clendennon 

Chose Samuel Ricketts, Jr., as 

guardian, Sec. Roger Matthews and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hughston, Thomas Walthon 14 or 15 June 9, 1789 

Moses Maxwell. 

Court binds William Hugins (with 

consent of his parents) to Thomas 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hugins, William 5 March 7, 1781 August 8, 1786 Sampson - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Husband, Elizabeth March 31, 1791 

Husbands, Elizabeth Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775 

Husbands, Mary Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775 

Husbands, Rachel Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775 

Husbands, Susannah Wm. Husbands 

Joseph England and 

under 14 August 23, 1775 

Ingram/England, Samuel Elizabeth Ditter 17 July 23, 1757 November 23, 1774 

Innes, John John Innes & Ann Hayley 14 December 21, 1774 

Jackson, Stockett 10 December 12, 1780 

Jackson, Stockett 12 December 12, 1770 February 11, 1783 

James, Amoss August 26, 1779 

James, Ann 10 January 13, 1790 June 25, 1800 

James, Richard 15 October 1, 1765 December 12, 1780 

James, William Eliakim James 9 October 9, 1798 April 12, 1808 

Daughter of Wm. Husband. Reached 

age 18 between November 30, 1790 

and March 31, 1791 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wm. Hopkins appt. guardian. John 

Wilson and Wm. Cox overties Minutes (1774-1788) 







Bound (with consent of mother) to 

Joseph Rose to age 21 - joiner Minutes (1774-1788) 

Bound to James Armstrong to age 21 

- farming. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Stockett Jackson to 

Daniel Richardson - house joyner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Stockett Jackson to 

Matthew Dorsey - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Mauldon Amoss as guardian. 

Sec: John Taylor & Samuel Colowell Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Father, Robert James, binds 

daughter to Robert McVey and wife 

Cassandra to age 16 - housework, 

sewing, etc. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Richard James to 

Sedgwick James - shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William James to Joshua 

Branson to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

30




James, William August 26, 1779 

Jarrett, Elisha 14 June 18, 1788 

Jarrett, Ely April 13, 1790 

Jefferies, Vincent 17 April 1, 1788 September 18, 1805 

Chose Mauldon Amoss as guardian. 

Sec: John Taylor & Samuel Colowell Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Abraham Jarrett as guardian. 

Sec: Richard Biddle and Benj. 

Preston Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Abraham Jarrett as guardian. 

Sec: Archabold Robinson and 

Zacheus Onion Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Vincent Jefferies (with 

consent of his father, William) to John 

Davis to age 21 - boot and shoe 

making Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Jemmeson, Enos 16 December 29, 1792 September 6, 1809 

Court beinds Enos Jemmeson (with 

consent of his mother, Mary) to Reed 

& Davis to age 21 - blacksmith 

Court binds Sarah Jemmeson to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Jemmeson, Sarah 6 August 25, 1790 December 13, 1796 Samuel Cook Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jenkins, James June 1782 Chose John Peacock as guardian 

Court appoints John Robertson as 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jewel, Margaret Robert Jewel June 6, 1778 

guardian. 

Court appoints William Grafton as 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jewel, Rachel Robert Jewel June 9, 1778 

guardian Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jewell Wm. 

Richard Norton & Mary 

Chambers 14 June 1774 August 24, 1774 

Johns, Caroline June 9, 1801 

Johns, Hosier 18 August 25, 1767 August 9, 1785 

Johnson, Aquila 9 March 25, 1773 August 13, 1782 

Johnson, James 7 June 28, 1777 February 8, 1785 

Johnson, James John Johnson August 26, 1779 

Johnson, Thomas April 8, 1807 

Jones, Ann 

7 yrs, 4 

mos June 1, 1796 June 1, 1803 

Jones, Elizabeth 9 March 14, 1777 August 8, 1786 

Jones, Ezekiel 16 January 1, 1778 February 14, 1804 

Bound (by consent of mother) to 

James Holmes to age 21 to learn 

trade of cooper. Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court appoints John Hall of Baltimore 

County as guardian. Sed: 

Cornelious Lynch and Barney Lynch Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Hosier Lynch to Daniel 

Sheridine - merchantile business Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Aquila Johnson to Jacob 

Forwood Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds James Johnson to John 

Thompson - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Ann Johnson (widow 

of John) as guardian Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Barnet Johnson,son of deceased 

Thomas Johnson, refuse adm and 

recommend Wm. Johnson and 

Robert Johnson. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Ann Johnson (with 

consent of Frances Jones) to John 

Lane to age 16 - knitting, sewing and 

spinning. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Elizabeth Jones to Mary 

Pike Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Ezekiel Jones, orphan, to 

Morris Maulsby to age 21 - 


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Bound ( w/ consent of father) to 


Jones, Joseph 10 January 1776 January 1, 1776 Joseph Stokes - Carpenter 

Court orders Mary Jones be given up 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Jones, Mary August 8, 1786 to her mother Sarah Deavon (?) 

Court binds Mary Jones (daughter of 

James Jones) to Mary Jones, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jones, Mary 8 Mary 14, 1772 August 26, 1779 daughter of John Jones to age 16 

Court binds Robert Jones to Wm. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jones, Robert 17 February 27, 1762 September 7, 1778 Wood to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Jones, William 

17 years 

3 1/2 

months March 23, 1807 

Kearn, William January 1796 

Kelley, Michael June 14, 1785 

Kelley, Patrick 15 October 31, 1769 June 14, 1785 

Keys, James 21 October 9, 1784 January 29, 1803 

Killiscore, Rachel 5 March 18, 1780 March 7, 1786 

Kimberly, Martha 9 October 1798 August 9, 1808 

Kimberly, Polly 15 October 1792 August 9, 1808 

Kimble, George 12 October 8, 1795 June 1, 1808 

Court binds William Jones (with 

consent of mother) to Ephraim Swart 

to age 21 - waggon and cart maker Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Kearn to Wm. 

Kirkwood - farming for 7 years Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Michael Kelley (orphan)\ 

to Aquilla Scott - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Patrick Kelley (with 

consent of mother) to Patrick Finagan 

- cooper Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Father, James Keep, Sr., of Deer 

Creek, binds son to John 

Spottiswood Peck & Co (tanners of 

Rock Run) to age 21 - tanner Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Rachel Killiscore to John 

Ingram and Sarah, his wife Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Joshua Dulaney as 

guardian. Sec: James Taylor & 

Walter Bull Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Joshua Dulaney as 

guardian. Sec: James Taylor & 

Walter Bull Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds George Kimble to 

Samuel Everist Taylor to age 21 - 

tailor Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Kingan, Alexander March 15, 1808 Son of Thomas Kingan, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Kingan, Thomas March 15, 1808 Son of Thomas Kingan, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Kingan, Thomas March 15, 1808 

Kitely, Elizabeth 13 March 1, 1790 

Kitely, Mary 9 March 13, 1781 March 1, 1790 

Kitely, Mary April 8, 1794 

Thomas Kingan & Alexander Kingan, 

sons of Thomas Kingan, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Charles Waters as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Smith, Esq., & 

James Lytle Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Charles Waters as 


James Lytle Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court approves Nicholas Horner & 

Josias Smith as Sec. for Wm. 

Debrular & wife as guardians Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Providence Kitely chose and court 

appoints Charles Waters as 



Kitely, Providence 15 August 5, 1775 March 1, 1790 James Lytle 

Bound w/ consent of father to Wm. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Knott Wm. 15-16 March 1788 August 28,1788 Bagally 

Court binds Rebecca Knowland to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Knowland, Rebecca 11 July 1786 April 11, 1797 Jacob Michael 


Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Lamden, Thomas George & Sarah Lamder 12 May 1775 August 23, 1775 Stephen Norton to age 21. 

Thomas Lamdon beinds himself to 

John Beshong (?) to age 21 - shoe 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Lamdon, Thomas October 1778 

maker 

Court appoints David C -?- as 

guardian. Sec: George Chauncey, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Lancaster, Semelia October 29, 1799 Jr., & Josiah Matthews Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Laurence, John 15 August 12, 1787 August 24, 1802 

Lawder, William August 13, 1782 

Lee, Corbin December 9, 1783 

Lee, Corbin February 10, 1784 

Lee, Corbin 20 March 7, 1786 

Lee, Dr. James December 8, 1789 

Lee, Edward 14 March 15, 1772 April 13, 1786 

Legoe, Benedict April 30, 1808 

Court binds John Laurence to Patrick 

Reardon to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Lawder to John 

Adams - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose his father (James Lee) as 

guardian. Corbin Lee is heir of Aquila 

Paca, Jr., deceased) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Jacob Forwood as guardian. 

Sec: Gabriel Christie & John 

Patterson (Corbin Lee is son of 

James Lee and heir of Aquila Paca, 

Jr., deceased) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Samuel Wilson as guardian. 

Sec, Alex. Cowan & John Taylor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Samuel Lee (father of deceased Dr. 

James Lee) took infant child of 

deceased. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Edward Lee to Wm. 

Coale Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Elizabeth Legoe, widow of deceased 

Benedict Legoe, Spencer Legoe, 

legal brother of deceased, 

enunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Legoe, Elizabeth April 30, 1808 Widow of Benedict Legoe, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Legal brother of Benedict Legoe, 

Legoe, Spencer April 30, 1808 deceased. 

Application of JL to issue a 

commission to the deposition of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Lemoon, Jacob September 2, 1778 Joseph Barnes, a solider 

Court binds James Lenem to Phillip 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Lenem, James 10 May 19, 1774 April 13, 1784 Albert - shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Lenis, Jonathon Weems Joseph Lewis 16 August 24, 1774 

Chooses Clement Lewis as guardian- 

James Scott & Henry Guyton. 

Court appoints Ann Lennen as 

guardian. Sec: Menry Cooper, R., & 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Lennen, Frances Helen 4 mos May 18, 1807 September 22, 1807 James Quinlan 

Court binds Eli Lewis (wieth consent 

of mother, Mary Lewis) to Joshua 

Husbands to age 21 - tanner and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Lewis, Eli 16 January 12, 1788 March 13, 1804 currier 

Court binds William Linomand 

(orphan) to Samuel Webb, Jr. - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Linomand, William 14 August 1, 1771 April 12, 1785 tanner 

Court binds Michael Linsey to James 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Linsey, Michael 11 March 1, 1770 August 12, 1781 Creiton - weaving 

Bound to Edmund Bull, Blacksmith, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Little, Jacob 16-20 October 1775 February 8, 1776 to age 21-blacksmith Minutes (1774-1788) 

Logue, George Senton 11 April March 18, 1789 Bound to Wm. Harrison - cooper Minutes (1774-1788) 

Loney, James 3 June 15, 1777 April 11, 1780 

Court binds James Loney (with 

consent of mother) to John Ruckman 

to age 21 - house carpenter & joyner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Loney, Mary September 29, 1807 Widow of William Loney 

Mary Loney, widow of deceased - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Loney, William September 29, 1807 renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Long, Abraham 17 March 1, 1791 August 9, 1808 

Court binds Abraham Long (with 

consent of father, John Long) to John 

Davis to age 21 - boot & shoe maker Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Longdon, Arithur 6 March 1, 1770 January 1, 1776 Bound to John Allen to age 21 - tailor Minutes (1774-1788) 

Heir of Robert and Mary Love 

Love, John February 15, 1804 (deceased) refuse administration Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Love, Mary June 16, 1804 

Love, Robert June 16, 1804 

Love, William June 16, 1804 

Lowbridge, Thomas 18 March 1788 August 18,1788 

Luckie, Grace August 27, 1800 

Luckie, Hugh Findley September 2, 1800 

Sister to Robert Love and William 

Love. Mary and Robert are deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Brother to Mary Love and William 

Love. Mary deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Brother to Robert Love and Mary 

Love, both deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bound with consent of mother to 

Charles Hopkins Minutes (1774-1788) 

Jane Luckie, widow of deed, and 

guardian of Mary Patterson Luckie, 

Hugh Finley Luckie, Wm. Annum 

Luckie, all minors; Rebecca Luckie, 

Grace Luckie - refusal to accept 

valuation of land of deceased William Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Ann Luckey as 

guardian. Sec: Edward -?- and 

Samuel Smith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Court appoints James Luckie as 

guardian. Sec: Edward Prall & 


Luckie, Hugh Finley June 25, 1799 James Bell. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Luckie, Hugh Finley June 25, 1799 Possibly heir of Wm. Luckie - ? Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Luckie, Hugh Finley August 27, 1800 

Luckie, Jane August 27, 1800 

Luckie, Mary Patterson August 27, 1800 

Luckie, Rebecca August 27, 1800 

Luckie, Wm Annen June 25, 1799 

























Court appoints James Luckie as 

guardian. Sec: Edward Prall & 

James Bell. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Luckie, Wm. August 27, 1800 







Luckie, Wm. Annen June 25, 1799 Possibly heir of Wm. Luckie - ? Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Luckie, Wm. Annum August 27, 1800 







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Benjamin Lukens (son of Jacob) 

binds himself (with consent of father) 

to Benjamin Brindley for 4 years, one 

month and 7 days - wagon 


Lukens, Benjamin May 3, 1804 

wheelwright 

Court appoints Jacob Wheeler as 

guardian. Sec: Thomas Wheeler and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Lusby Susanna August 26, 1779 Thomas Blaney 

Court appoints Jacob Wheeler as 

guardian. Sec: Thomas Wheeler and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Lusby, Clemency Hughes August 26, 1799 Thomas Blaney 

Court appoints Edward Blaney as 

guardian. Sec: Thomas Blaney & 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Lusby, Clemency Hughes August 1780 

Joshua Chalk 

Mother, Ann Lynum, binds daughter 

to William Quarll to age 16 - knit, sew 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Lynum, Susanna 16 October 25, 1792 May 3, 1802 

and spin 

Father, George Lytle, binds son to 

James Johnson - house carpenter 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Lytle, George, Jr. 21 January 19, 1780 August 11, 1796 and joiner 

Court binds Rebecca Mackentire to 

Wm. Wilson Silverson to age 16 - 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Mackentire, Rebecca 12 September 21, 1802 spinning, knitting and sewing 

Released from apprenticeship with 

Amos Garrett (1793). Court binds 

Benjamin Mackie to Geroge W. 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mackie, Benjamin 16 January 3, 1789 October 16, 1805 Bradford to ge 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mahan, George July 9, 1803 

Mahon, James 13 January 1, 1769 August 13, 1782 

Mallock, Robert 4 March 10, 1802 June 19, 1806 

Massey, Aquila Jonathan Massey August 265, 1779 

Massey, John November 4, 1783 

Matthews, Ann Leven Matthews February 10, 1783 

Matthews, Eliz. Filisane Leven Matthews 6 February 10, 1783 

George Mahan binds himself to John 

Donn - citizen and coachmaker of 

Havre de Grace for 7 years - coach 

making, with consent of his mother, 

Sarah Mahan of Cecil County. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Mahon to George 

Anderson. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Robert Mallock (with 

consent of mother, Susannah) to 

Wm. Riteheart to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Jonathan Woodland as 

guardian. Sec: Samuel Groom 

Osborn and John Hammond Dorsey Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Isaac Massey as guardian. 

Sec. Isaac and John Webster. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Bennett Matthews as 

guardian. Sec: John Day, Jr., and 

James Moore. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints John Day, Jr., as 

guardian - Sec. Bennett Matthews 

and Lambert Wilmore. 

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Court appoints John Day, Jr., as 

guardian - Sec. Bennett Matthews 


Matthews, Leven Leven Matthews 14 February 10, 1783 and Lambert Wilmore. 

Court appoints Eleanor Maulsby as 

guardian. Sec: John Streett and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Maulsby, Elizabeth 10 October 12, 1802 Wm. Welch. 

Court appoints Ann Maxwell as 

guardian. Sec: John Guyton and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Maxwell, Ann Eliz Moses Maxwell 8 May 12, 1798 March 3, 1807 John Guyton & John Anderson Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Maxwell, David 19 October 1787 August 29, 1788 Bound to John Porter- taylor 

Chose Benj. Rumsey, Esq., as 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Maxwell, Jacob James Maxwell June 1782 

guardian 

Court appoints Ann Maxwell as 

guardian. Sec: John Guyton and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Maxwell, James Lambert Moses Maxwell 6 September 15, 1800 March 3, 1807 John Guyton & John Anderson 

Chose Benj. Rumsey, Esq., as 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Maxwell, Moses James Maxwell June 1782 

guardian 

Court binds Thomas Maxwell to 

Cuthbert Warner - watch and clock 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Maxwell, Thomas 17 January 28, 1769 March 7, 1786 maker 

Court binds Levy Springer McCarty 

(with consent of mother) to Jacob 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCarty, Levy Springer 6 October 5, 1774 April 11, 1780 Donnavan to age 21 - shoemaker 

MM w/ of James McCarty. Soldier in 

the 4th Md. Reg., Capt. Riley's Co- 

Prays for allowance for her child's 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCarty, Mary September 2, 1778 support. 

Chose John Antil as guardian. Sec: 

William Hale, Sevantown, and 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

McCarty, Samuel October 10, 1780 Benjamin Everist 

Court binds Samuel McCarty (with 

consent of mother) to John Antile to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCarty, Samuel 16 December 22, 1764 April 11, 1780 age 21 - weaving 

Court binds William McCarty to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCarty, William April 18, 1781 Aquila Sheen (?) 

Court binds William Mc Carty to 

Daniel Donovan to age 21 - 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCarty, William 13 September 5, 1766 August 26, 1779 shoemaker 

Bound (w/ consent of mother) to Wm. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCarty, Wm 9 June 1777 March 27, 1777 Murphy- cooper 

Bound w/ consent of mother to Roger 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

McCauley, Daniel 7 December 1787 September 15, 1788 Roney- weaving 

Court binds Eleanor McClannan 

(orphan) to Joseph Jay to age 16 - 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

McClannan, Eleanor 10 November 3, 1793 June 26, 1804 spinning, knitting, and sewing Book 2 (1800-1809) 

McClelland, John February 1, 1806 

McCollough, Benjamin 21 June 15, 1791 March 15, 1805 

Nathan McClelland, father of John 

McClelland, deceased - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Father, Robert McCollough binds 

son, Martin McCollough to Thomas 

Proctor to age 21 - plater Book 2 (1800-1809) 

37




Nicholas Day McComas, son of 


McComas, Alexander February 11, 1800 deceased Alexander McComas 

Court binds Edward McComas to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McComas, Edward 13 March 1785 June 12, 1798 Alexander McComas - blacksmith 

Court appoints Josias Scott 

McComas as guardian of John 

McComas the son of Daniel 

McComas. Sec: Charles McComas 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McComas, John 19 June 1786 February 11, 1806 and Solomon McComas 

Court binds Mary McComas to Robert 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

McComas, Mary 4 July 10, 1774 September 7, 1778 Hunt to age 16. 

Court appoints James Thompson as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Coulter and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCracking, David February 11, 1783 David Thompson. 

Court appoints James Thompson as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Coulter and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCracking, Elizabeth February 11, 1783 David Thompson. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McCue, John 21 

about 4 

December 1787? July 1, 1800 

McCullough, Benjamin 

years 5 February 18 1792 February 18, 1796 

McGlochlay, Martin 2 February 1777 March 28, 1777 

McGonegall, Daniel 6 August 15, 1802 October 18, 1808 

Court binds John McCue, son of Ann 

McCue, to Lazerus Mehen for 8 years 

and 5 months to learn bookkeeping Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mother, Mary McCullough, binds son 

to John Wilson - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound to John Stanley (w/ consent of 

mother) Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Daniel McGonegall (with 

consent of his father) to Wm. Cronin, 

cooper, to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

McGonegall, Hugh 8 September 22, 1800 October 18, 1808 

Court binds Hugh McGonegall (with 

consent of his father) to Marshall Lee 

to age 21 - cordwainer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

McGoveren, William John McGoveren February 12, 1782 Chose Wm. Hill as guardian 

Sec: David Tate (?) and Hugh 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McGoveren, William John McGoveren August 15, 1782 Briorley 

Ward of Wm. Hill, chose Samuel 

Grafton as guardian. Sec: Hugh 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McGoveren, William June 10, 1783 Briarly and Wm. Grafton 

Chose Abraham Whiteoire (?) as 

guardian. Sec: Mordecai Amos, Sr., 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McGovern, Mark August 26, 1779 and Wm. Amos (of Joshua) 

Court binds John McKenley to Chas. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McKenley, John 12 June 14, 1796 Lee 

Court binds William McKenley to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McKenley, William 12 April 13, 1774 April 13, 1786 John Demoss 

Court binds Lawson McKeye to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McKeye, Lawson 4 April 1, 1782 April 13, 1786 Barnhouse - shoemaker 

Father, Daniel McLaughlin, binds his 

son, to George Bartol for 7 years from 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

McLaughlin, John 14 July 1, 1794 June 13, 1808 July 1, 1808 - baker 

Court binds James McLochlin to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

McLochlin, James 11 February 15, 1784 December 9, 1794 Robert McGoy - cooper Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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McMullen, Thomas 4 September 17, 1793 August 23, 1797 

McMullon, John 5 May 27, 1775 August 26, 1779 

McNamara, Mary 5 February 14, 1781 

Mead, Edward 14 December 1782 September 13, 1796 

Meads, Mordecai 21 November 24. 1776 March 3, 1795 

Meeks, Perry 15 

about 10 

March 25, 1785 August 11, 1800 

Merritt, William 

years July 15, 1800 

Michael, Aquilla April 11, 1797 

Michael, Aquilla August 27, 1805 

Michael, Elizabeth April 11, 1797 

Michael, George April 11, 1797 

Michael, Henry April 11, 1797 

Michael, Henry August 27, 1805 

Michael, Martha April 11, 1797 

Miles, Isaac August 14, 1787 

Miles, James August 14, 1787 

Miles, James August 19, 1794 

Miller, John 13 August 13, 1799 

Court binds Thomas McMullen to 

______ Barnes (of William) - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John McMullon to ??? To 

age 21 - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Mary McNamara to John 

Gibson Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Wm. Savory(?) as 

guardian. Sec: James Wetherall and 

Samuel Rickets Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Father, James Meads, Jr., binds out 

son to Wm. Davis Hawkins - 


Perry Meeks, son of Rebecca Meeks, 

binds himself (with consent of 

mother) to Scott Hughes to age 21 - 


Court binds William Merritt to John 

Renshaw to age 21 - cordwinding Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Ann Michael as 

guardian. Sec: John Michael and 

Ashberry Taylor. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ann Michael, guardian, requests 

estimate of estate of Balcher Michael. Book 2 (1800-1809) 




Chose Ann Michael guardian. Sec: 

John Michael and Ashberry Taylor. Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Ann Michael, guardian, requests 

estimate of estate of Balcher Michael. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Ann Michael guardian. Sec: 

John Michael and Ashberry Taylor. April 11, 1797 

Chose Thomas Miles as guardian. 

Sec. Henry Richardson and John 

Watkins Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Thomas Miles as guardian. 

Sec. Henry Richardson and John 

Watkins Book 1 (1777-1799) 

James Miles received money from 

Thomas Miles, his guardian Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Miller to Croasdale 

Warner - waggon wheel wright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Court appoints Edward Miller as 

guardian to John Miller, son of 

Joseph Miller. Sec: John Wilson and 


Miller, John 12 June 9, 1801 

Charles Lee 

Edward Miller, guardian appraise 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Miller, John Mary 10, 1803 estate of Joseph Miller, deceased. 

Petition of Margaret Miller, Edward 

Miller, Thomas Jay, Thomas S. 

Chew, Thomas Chew, John Wilson 

and Joshua Husband (guardians of 

children of late Joseph Miller) - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Miller, Joseph August 20, 1801 petition to dispose of real estate. 

Rebecca Miller, widow of deceased 

Joseph Miller, and Margaret Miller, 

oldest daughter, renounce right to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Miller, Joseph July 15, 1800 

administration. 

Thomas Chew Miller chose Thomas 

Chew as guardian. Sec: Edward 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Miller, Thomas Chew 13 December 13, 1787 April 14, 1801 Prigg and Joshua Hus???? 

Court appoints Thomas Jay Miller as 

guardian. Sec: John Wilson and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Miller, William 10 March 1791 June 9, 1801 

Richard Coales. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Miller, Wm. Franklin 14 March 1791 April 9, 1805 

Mitchel, Benj. Culver 16 Mary 17, 1778 April 15, 1794 

Mitchell, Aquila 3 December 3, 1796 March 18, 1800 

Mitchell, Aquila May 26, 1801 

Mitchell, Benedict Edw. Aquila Mitchell August 11, 1807 

Mitchell, Benedict Edw. 8 July 4, 1795 August 11, 1807 

Mitchell, Bennett March 13, 1797 


Mitchell, Bennett May 4, 1801 


Mitchell, Daniel Aquila Mitchell August 11, 1807 

Thomas Jay resigned guardianship. 

Court appoints Edward Miller as 

guardian. Sec: John Wilson, Sr., and 

Thomas Chew. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Benj. Culver Mitchel to 

John Mitchel - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Wm and Martha 

Mitchell as guardians. Sec: Parker 

Mitchell and Gregory Barnes Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court approves Charles Rigdon as 

security in plan of Gregory Barnes, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Estimate of real estate of deceased 

Aquila Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Susanna Mitchell as 

guardian. Sec: Christian Hoofman 

and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Wm. Mitchell as guardian. 

Sec: Parker Mitchell Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Wm. Mitchell as 

guardian Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court approves Charles Rigdon and 

Parker Mitchell as securities. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ken Mitchell, brother of deceased 

Bennett Mitchell, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Estimate of real estate of deceased 

Aquila Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Mitchell, Daniel 5 May 4, 1802 August 11, 1807 and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mitchell, Gabriel Eliz Mitchell 17 August 1774 Decemeber 19, 1774 Bound to John Mitchell to age 21 Minutes (1774-1788) 

Mitchell, Hariott 10 March 1790 March 18, 1800 

Mitchell, Harriett May 26, 1801 

Mitchell, Harriott 11 December 11, 1785 August 11, 1807 

Mitchell, Isaac 11 March 21, 1797 

Mitchell, James 6 November 18, 1793 March 18, 1800 

Mitchell, James May 26, 1801 








and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Isaac Mitchell to Isaac 

White - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 






Mitchell, James 15 November 18, 1783 March 14, 1809 

Court binds James Mitchell to George 

England to age 21 - farming 

Court revokes guardianship of Wm 

and Martha Mitchell of 18 Mar 1800 

and appoints Abrqaham Jaqrrett as 

guardian. Sec: John Street and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mitchell, James 6 November 18, 1793 August 30, 1808 Stephen Jones 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mitchell, Mahalan 3 April 20, 1804 August 11, 1807 and Daniel Michael 



Mitchell, Nancy 13 December 13, 1783 August 11, 1807 and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mitchell, Thomas 14 September 22, 1771 June 13, 1786 Chose Gabriel Mitchell as guardian 

Court binds Thomas Mitchell to Gariel 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Mitchell, Thomas 14 September 22, 1771 June 13, 1786 Mitchell - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Mitchell, William 58 April 30, 1805 

Mitchell, Winston June 12, 1798 

Moalton, John 17 February 1766 February 28, 1783 

Montgomery, Sias & Wm November 28, 1775 

Deposition - William was married to a 

daughter of mary Gilbert (deceased) - 

said daughter died in December 1793 Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Aquila Mitchell as 

guardian. Sec: Thomas Taylor and 

William Mitchell Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Mitchell to Obadiah 

Pritchett - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Lt allows John McCall for maintaining 

2 Montgomery orphans from March 

1775 to March 1776. Minutes (1774-1788) 

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Mooberry, James 11 Feb 1770 April 18, 1781 

Court binds James Mitchell (with 

consent of mother) to George 

Vandergrift - joiner and cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds James Mooberry to 

Mooberry, James 13 February 1769 Janury 1782 

George Vanderfref - joiner 

Court binds Robert Mooberry to Kidd 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Mooberry, Robert 10 `December 26, 1770 December 11, 1781 Morcil (?) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Moore, Nancy B January 31, 1809 Jason Moore, guardian 

Court appoints Jason Moore as 

guardian, Sec: Henry Woolsey and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Moore, Nancy Bond 8 July 29, 1795 August 10, 1803 George Woolsey Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Moore, Pamelia B January 31, 1809 Jason Moore, guardian 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Moore, Pamelia Bond 4 October 30, 1798 August 10, 1803 George Woolsey Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Moore, Sophia B. January 31, 1809 Jason Moore, guardian 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Moore, Sophia Bond 9 March 6, 1794 August 10, 1803 George Woolsey Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Morford, John 

16 years 

4 mos February 10, 1807 

John Morford, son of Obediah 

Morford, binds himself (with consent 

of parents) to john Rouse for 4 years 

and 8 months - wheelmaking Book 2 (1800-1809) 





Morgan, Edward January 28, 1805 

Morgan, James Lee William Morgan March 1, 1797 Parker Hall Lee, guardian 




Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Morgan, James Lee January 28, 1805 Hopkins, Margaret Morgan 

Chose Thomas Parker Hall as 

guardian. Sec: Wm Wilson and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Morgan, Lee December 13, 1796 Thomas Chew 




Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Morgan, Mareta January 28, 1805 Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Ephriam Hopkins as guardian. 

Sec: Zachus O. Bond and Joseph 

Morgan, Margaret 15 April 3, 1804 

Hopkins 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Morgan, Margaret January 28, 1805 Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Moringo, Aaron 10 February 15, 1795 March 12, 1805 

Court binds Aaron Moringo (negro) 

(with consent of father, Moses 

Moringo) to Skipwith Coal and 

Richard H. Jones to age 21 - tanner Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Morris, Elizabeth John Morris January 7, 1777 Bound to Samuel Wilmot to age 16 

Court binds Lloyd Morris (with 

consent of mother) to William Devers 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Morris, Lloyd June 14, 1803 to age 21 - cooper 

Court binds Susanna Morris to Benj. 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Morris, Susanna 9 October 10, 1780 Everset to age 16 

William Morris binds himself 

Jonathan (?) Woodlnd to age 21 - 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Morris, William John Morris 17 January 4, 1762 June 9, 1779 

weaver 

Court binds Elizabeth Mullen to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Mullen, Elizabeth 6 June 25, 1789 June 9, 1795 

Joshua Husbands Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Murphey, Martha January 14, 1780 Allowance for 3 children 

Application for allowance for 3 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Murphey, Martha December 2, 1778 children 

Court binds Gilbert Murphy to James 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Murphy, Gilbert 8 June 23, 1788 April 26, 1796 Bond - farming 

Richard Murrey binds himself with 

consent of mother to Benjamin 

Duberry to age 21 - waggon maker 

(mother, Mary T. Murrey, signed May 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Murrey, Richar M. 16 July 20, 1784 March 14, 1801 8, 1801) 

Court binds Jessee Nevil (with cosent 

of his mother, Rebecca Nevill 

(illegitimate), to William Nevil to age 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Nevil, Jessee 12 January 1, 1795 April 6, 1807 

21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

3 yrs 6 

Court binds Mary Nevil to Benj. 

Nevil, Mary 

mos March 17, 1807 Richarson to age 16 

Chose Thomas Hope as guadian. 

Sec: Daniel Tredway and Patrick 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Nevin, Andrew October 24, 1786 Doran 

Father, James Ninoe, Sr., of 

Baltimore Co. binds son to John 

Spottswood Peck & Co. (tanners at 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Nince, (Nino) Benj. 21 January 13, 1789 November 1, 1802 Rock Run) to age 21 - tanner Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Nolan, Perry 18 January 28, 1795 

Norrington, Grafton Robinson 4 June 26, 1800 July 24, 1804 

Perry Nolan binds himself (with 

consent of his father, John Nolan, to 

Wm. Fowler for 3 years - cordwainer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Mother, Sarah Norrington, binds son 

to Evan Evan to age 21 - wheelwright Book 2 (1800-1809) 

1776 Census: John Norris 

(of John)-27, Susannah-51, 

Alexander-17, Susannah, Jr.- 

22, Sarah-21, Norris, John 

m. 4/3/1744 Susannah 

Bradford (St. J. & St. G) 

43




Court binds Mary Norrington (with 

consent of her mother, Sarah 

Norrington, to Hugh Bay to age 16 - 


Norrington, Mary 7 March 10, 1797 September 4, 1804 knit, sew and spin Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Norris, Alexander John Norris 14+ December 19, 1774 Chooses Thomas Norris as guardian Minutes (1774-1788) 

Avarillo Norris, widow of Capt. Jacob 

Norris, Capt. Jacob February 10, 1807 Norris, deceased 

Catherine Norris, deceased, 

deposition of Elizabeth Cohorn re: 

Rebecca Woolsey, daughter of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Norris, Catherine April 15, 1804 deceased 

Court binds Charles Norris to Joshua 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Norris, Charles 18 September 7, 1776 August 12, 1794 Day - carpenter and joiner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Norris, Jacob 13 April 1, 1796 April 27, 1809 

Norris, John 10 May 1785 February 28, 1795 

Norris, Thomas 15 May 20, 1770 April 26, 1785 

Norris, William 

15 yrs 6 

mos April 27, 1809 

Nowland, Anthony 12 April 3, 1788 

Nowland, Ebenzer 13 May 13, 1788 August 11, 1801 

Nowland, John August 9, 1803 

Nowrey, Nancy 16 January 7, 1806 

Nowrey, Nancy 6 August 1801 November 10, 1807 

O'Brian, Eleanor (Serv't) March 26, 1778 

O'Neal, Eleanor 9 January 1795 April 15, 1806 

Osborn, Amos 19 August 10, 1775 June 14, 1785 

Court binds Jacob Norris, with 

consent of mother, to Claqudius 

Standiford Taylor to age 21 - tailoring Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Norris to James 

Parine - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Thomas Norris to john 

Norris - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Norris, wityh 

consent of mother, to Aquilla 

McComas to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bound to William Presburrycordwaining 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Ebenezer Nowland to 

Josua Wood to age 21 - hatting 

business Book 2 (1800-1809) 

John Nowland brother to Benj. 

Nowland, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Nancy Nowrey, 

illegitmate, to John Hanway to age 16 

- housework Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Nancy Nowrey, 

illegitimate, to James Amos of Wm to 

age 16 - spin, sew and knit Book 2 (1800-1809) 

John Forwood (master)-servitude 

adjudged for having bastard child-add 

9 months. John Forwood requests 

that Robert Harris pay 25 pounds to 

County + 9 pounds to Mr. Wheeler Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court appoints John O'Brian (of 

Baltimore Co.) as guardian. Sec: 

Luke Tearnan and Charles O'Brian of 

Baltimore Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Amos Osborn, son of 

John Osborn, (with consent of 

mother, Ahn Osborn) to John Mitchel - 

millwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

44




James, of William, Court appoints 

John Courtney as guardian. Sec. 


Osborn, James 18 February 8, 1788 February 11, 1806 James Hollis & George Courtney 

Complaint of James Hutchins 

(master)-add 4 months for having 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Owens, Jane (Serv't) December 4, 1778 bastard child and running away 

Chose Josias Wm. Dallam as 

guardian. Sec: Richard Dallam and 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Paca, Ann April 23, 1799 Wm. Smith, Esq. 

Court appoints Wm. Dallam as 

guardian. Sec: Rich. Dallam and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Paca, Francis Dallam May 3, 1799 

Wm. Smith, Esq. 

William Paca, of Aquila, chose 

Richard Dallam as guardian. Sec. 

Dr. Phillip Henderson and Josias 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Paca, William April 23, 1799 Wm. Dallam 

Court appoints Richard B. Dallam as 

guardian. Sec: Wm. Smith, esq., and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Paca, William August 29, 1804 Wm. M. Dallam Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Packwood (?), James 16 Mary 14, 1792 January 31, 1809 

Pain, John 13 June 1, 1770 June 10, 1783 

Parr, Elisha 15 August 27, 1792 October 20, 1807 

Parsons, John Jr. 

16 yrs 6 

mos January 3, 1806 

Parsons, Moses 10 August 20, 1797 January 26, 1807 

Patrick, Ann 2 June 1801 April 16, 1804 

Patrick, George 7 January 1797 April 16, 1804 

Patrick, Sarah 13 January 1791 April 16, 1804 

Patrick, Susanna 9 March 1793 April 16, 1804 

Penix, Edward 16 August 2, 1788 August 14, 1804 

Court binds James packwood to 

James Taylor to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Pain to Alexander 

Duncan - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Elisha Parr to James Orr 

to age 21 - potter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Binds himself to John Rouse, with 

consent of his father, John Parsons, 

for 4 1/2 years to age 21 - spinning, 

wheel making Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Father, Caleb, binds son to age 21 to 

Christian Waskey - boot and 

shoemaker Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court bvinds (with consent of her 

mother Ruth) to John Neal to age 16 - 

spin, knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds George Patrick, son of 

Ruth Patrick, with consent of his 

mother, to Henry Lullard to age 21 - 

plantation work Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Sarah Parker, with 

consent of her mother Ruth, to 

Thomas Sheridan to age 16 - spin, 

knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Susanna Patrick, with the 

consent of her mother Ruth, to John 

Neelo to age 16 - spin, knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Father, John Penix, binds son to Wm. 

Silver to age 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

45




William Penix binds himself with the 

consent of his father, John Penix, to 

James Penix, Famer for 4 yers and 7 


Penix, William 21 July 1786 December 25, 1802 months - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Pennell, Edward 11 August 27, 1788 Bound to Thomas Johnston-farming Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds John Penney to Daniel 

Penney, John 17 December 25, 1779 December 13, 1796 McLoughlin - bricklayer 

John Pennix binds himself to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Pennix, John 21 March 2, 1784 January 24, 1801 McCracken to March 2, 1805 

Court orders that Neamiah Armstrong 

and Hannah his wife, be guardian. 

Sec: David Davis instead of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Perine, Martha April 14, 1802 Alexander McComas 

Court orders that Neamiah Armstrong 

and Hannah his wife, be guardian. 

Sec: David Davis instead of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Perine, Nimrod April 14, 1802 Alexander McComas 

Bound (on advice of father) to John 

Mitchell, millwright, to age 21millwright. 

Reuben Perkins m. 

11/15/1748 to Avarilla Durbin (St. 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Perkins, Richard Rubin Perkins 17 July 4, 1776 January 1, 1776 James+F61 Parish) Minutes (1774-1788) 

Perry, Edward 17 December 1790 March 18, 1807 

Perry, James 16 August 15, 1789 July 31, 1806 

Father, Benjamin Carroll, binds son 

to Richard Thrift to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Perry, orphan, to 

Benj. Jervis to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Perry, Mary (serv't) March 23, 1778 

Petition of Benjamin Thomas 

(master)-6 months added to serve for 

"trouble attending her laying in." 

Court binds Thomas Perry to Thomas 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Perry, Thomas 6 June 13, 1780 henley to age 21 

Bound (with consent of father- 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Philips, Martha Martha Philps 10 February 12, 1776 February 8, 1776 Samuel) to John Hanson Minutes (1774-1788) 

Philips, Samuel Samuel Philips 12 December 7, 1776 January 1, 1776 Bound to Hollis Hanson to age 21 

Requests court to grant letters of 

administration to her son James 

Phillips and son-in-law Paca Smith 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Phillips, Martha June 29, 1803 on deceased husband's will 

Bound to Edward Hanson to age 21- 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Pisnies (?), Aquila William Pisinies 12+ January 9, 1777 tanner Minutes (1774-1788) 

14 yrs 6 

Court binds Elias Polson to Wm. 

Polson, Elias 

mos June 14, 1789 June 14, 1803 Robinson to age 21 - cooper 

Poulson, Joseph (mulatto) 

Poulson, Valentine (b. 

September 6, 1770), Orson (b. 

March 1, 1773), Isaac (b. April 

Pisnies, Aguila (son of 

William) 7 September 8, 1775 February 7, 1776 

18, 1775) January 7, 1777 

Bound to Willim Smith 

(schoolmaster) to age 21-farming Minutes (1774-1788) 

Bound to Benjamin DeBrular to age 

21 Minutes (1774-1788) 

1776 Census, Harford lower: 

Philips, Samuel-60, m. 

9/28/1749 to Sovalitte 

Bozwell (St. J. & St. G) 

46




Presbury, Edward 6 September 1, 1798 August 24, 1805 

Presbury, James, William & 

Joseph William Presbury Under 14 March 23, 1774 

Presbury, Joeph William February 10, 1784 

Presbury, Joseph 15 Mary 5, 1768 February 10, 1783 

Presbury, William 15 March 7, 1766 February 13, 1781 

Preston, Benjamin 14+ March 29, 1774 

Preston, Corbin Daniel Preston 14 December 5, 1774 

Preston, James July 11, 1798 

Preston, William Daniel Preston 14+ December 21, 1774 

Court binds Edward Presbury, negro, 

with the consent of his mother, to Dr. 

Wakeman Bryarly to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Appoints Jes. Garrettson and George 

Presbury, Jr. as guardians Edward 

and William as sureties Minutes (1774-1788) 

Chose James Nathaniel Sadler as 

guardian. Sec: James McComas and 

Joseph Presbury Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Joseph Presbury to 

James Wetherall - sadler's trade Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Presbury to 

Joseph Billings (silversmith) - clock 

and watch maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chooses Clemency Preston as 

guardian, John Love & Aguila Scott 

as surities Minutes (1774-1788) 

Chooses James Preston as guardian 

John Love and Thos Johnson as 

sureties Minutes (1774-1788) 

Petition of Daniel Preston divided 

tract "Ruff's Chance" - 150 acres - 

between Daniel Preston, Bernard 

Preston, Ann Ruff, Mary Johnson and 

children of James Preston 

Chooses Ann Preston as guardian 

Martin & Barnett Preston as sureties Minutes (1774-1788) 

Preston, William Daniel Preston 16 November 24, 1774 

Bound (w/consent of brother ) to John 

Silas for 4 years-mason & plasterer Minutes (1774-1788) 

Preston, William Daniel Preston 14+ March 29,1775 Chooses John Love as guardians 

Joseph Price binds himself, with the 

consent of his fathr Robert, to Abner 

Gilbert for 5 years (to age 21) - 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Price, Joseph 21 June 17, 1791 January 2, 1808 carpenter 

Hannah Prine, widow of John Prine, 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Prine, John October 13, 1807 deposition of Ann Rine Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Pritchard, D. James 9 July 1788 April 22, 1788 Bound to Jonathan Knight-farming Minutes (1774-1788) 

Pritchard, Daniel James 15 April 6, 1788 March 28, 1778 Bound to John Pritchard-carpenter Minutes (1774-1788) 

Pritchard, James 13 March 1787 June 1800 

Pritchard, Samuel 13 March 1802 

Pritchard, Stephen Samuel Pritchard 14 October 4, 1774 March 29, 1775 

Pritchett, John 16 October 8, 1763 April 11, 1780 

Court binds James Pritchard to 

Ephriam Arnold to age 21 - carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Samuel Pritchard to 

William Arnold to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bouond to Daniel Pritchard to age 21milwright 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds John Pritchet to Wm. 

Luckey to age 21 - spinning wool Book 1 (1777-1799) 

47




Binds himself (with the consent of 

father) to Joeph Ross to age 21 - 


Pritchett, Samuel 17 September 18, 1763 August 1780 

carpenter and joyner 

Court binds Daniel Ragan to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ragan, Daniel 8 November 28, 1800 September 26, 1809 Daugherty to age 21 - farming 

Court binds John Ragen to Joseph 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ragen, John 14 March 24, 1768 June 1782 

Davis - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Reardon, Daniel 6 May 15, 1773 May 31, 1779 

Court binds Daniel Reardon to James 

Calaspy (?) to age 21 - farming 

Jane Reese, mother, binds Asel 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Reese, Asel 6 May 1, 1789 August 25, 1795 Reese to Gregory Barnes - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Rice, John John Stanley 10 September, 1777 March 28, 1777 Bound to John Stanley-cordwainer 

Bound with consent of mother 

Elizabeth Clark to Samuel Dooly to 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Ridgon, John John Rigdon 17 September 10, 1774 November 24, 1774 age 21-carpenter & joener 

Bound with consent of mother to 

Rigdon, William (son of William) 16 September 7, 1777 March 28, 1777 Stephen Hill-weaver 

Court binds Patrick Riley to Samuel 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Riley, Patrick 14 October 1, 1777 April 12, 1785 Webb - tanner 

John Roase (Rouse) binds himself to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Roase, John 19 May 15 1760 May 31, 1779 

John Jackson to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Roberts, John Peter Roberts August 24, 1774 Chooses William Smith as guardian Minutes (1774-1788) 

Roberts, Samuel Peter Roberts 13+ March 29, 1775 

Robinson, Charles 12 August 30, 1767 April 11, 1780 

Robinson, Jemina 7 November 15, 1779 March 7, 1786 

Robinson, John July 3, 1804 

Robinson, Joseph 7 March 4, 1773 August 26, 1779 

Robinson, Samuel 12 April 14, 1783 October 13, 1795 

Robinson, William 14 October 19, 1766 December 12, 1780 

Robinson, William 14 August 30, 1765 April 11, 1780 

Roles, Reason 11 August 5, 1790 June 9, 1795 

Bound to John Paul to age 21-miller, 

John paul appointed guardian of 

Samuel Roberts-Joshua France 7 

David Lee, sureties Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Charles Robinson to 

Josias Hitchock (of Asel) to age 21 - 


Court binds Jemina Robinson to 

Simon Mershel (?) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Son of Joseph. Binds himself (with 

consent of father) to Joseph Stokes 

for 3 years, 2 months, 12 days - joiner 

and carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Joseph Robinson to John 

Hannah to age 21 - weaving Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Samuel Robinson to 

Joshua Day - carpenter and joinger Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Robinson to 

Walter Taylor - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Robinson to 

Peter Caqrroll to age 21 - 

shoemaking Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Reason Roles to Wiliam 

Mitchell, Jr., (son of William) - 

shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

48




Court binds Reason Rose (?) to 

Phillip Bennett - shoemaker (formerly 


Rose, Reason June 11, 1799 bound to William Mitchell 

Father, Cornrod Row, binds son to 

John Smith for four years - tanner 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Row, Samuel 17 July 8, 1805 

and currier 

Chose William Mitchell, Sr., as 

guardian. Sec. James Mitchell and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Rowles, William June 9, 1795 

William Mietchell, Jr. 

Court appoints Hannah Ruff as 

guardian. Sec. John and William 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ruff, George Bradford Henry Ruff October 13, 1795 Wilson. 

Bound to James Moore until Jan,1, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ruff, Henry Richard Ruff August 26, 1774 1778-farmer 

Court appoints John Ruff of Hary (?), 

as guardian. Sec: Joseph Strong 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Ruff, Henry 11 May 4, 1795 March 17, 1807 and William Bull 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ruff, Henry Henry Ruff October 13, 1795 Wilson. 

Court appoints Godfrey Waters as 

guardian. Sec. Henry Waters, Sr., 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ruff, John Henry Ruff October 13, 1795 and Walter Waters. 

Court appoints John Ruff of Hary (?), 

as guardian. Sec: Joseph Strong 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ruff, Richard 16 January 30, 1791 March 17, 1807 and William Bull 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ruff, Richard Henry Ruff October 13, 1795 Wilson. 

Court appoints Henry C. Rumsey of 

New York as guardian. Sec. Edward 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Rumsey, Charles Henry 11 August 1797 May 10, 1808 

Hall & Benedict hall 

Court binds Parker Ruth (with 

consent of his mother) to William 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ruth, Parker 17 December 14, 1790 February 3, 1808 Kitheart to age 21 - farming 

Court binds John Rylery to John 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Rylery, John 15 November 25, 1782 April 10, 1798 Reardon 

Court binds Benjamin Rylie to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Rylie, Benjamin 12 May 1, 1768 February 9, 1779 Forwood to age 21 - milling 

Court binds George Rylie to John 

Forwood to age 21 - milling and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Rylie, Georgie 14 April 5, 1765 February 9, 1779 farming 

Father (Joseph) binds son to 

Benjamin Duberry to age 21 - wagon 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Scarborough, Samuel 16 May 25, 1784 April 24, 1801 maker 

Court appoints John Long, Jr., as 

guardian. Sec. Mordecai Amoss and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Scott, Cassandra Daniel Scott (of James) November 30, 1780 William Coal 

Court binds John Scott to James 

Webster (of Jn 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Scott, John 14 May 15, 1771 June 14, 1785 

o ) - house carpenter 

and joyner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

49




Court appoints George York as 

guardian. Sec: William York and 


Scott, Sarah 2 April 1791 December 11, 1792 Nicholas Horner 

Court appoints Zelfu York as 

guardian. Sec: Moses Maxwell and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Scott, Sarah York George York, Sr. 12 May 8, 1790 May 3, 1803 

james M. Dorsey 

Estate of Sarah York Scott 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Scott, Sarah York George York, Sr. 12 May 8, 1790 July 1, 1803 

descended from Walter Scott. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Scott, Walter September 9, 1794 

Scott, William 12 May, 1768 April 11, 1780 

Serea, Hampton 3 January 31, 1792 September 9, 1794 

Sha, David 16 March 1762 June 15, 1782 

Sharp, Elizabeth 15 April 15, 1788 September 20, 1803 

Sharp, Susan 12 August, 1791 September 20, 1803 

Shaw, Robert October 16, 1805 

Sheilds, James 4 October 1, 1779 December 9, 1783 

Sheilds, John, Jr. 2 November 1781 December 9, 1783 

Sheridine, Nathan August 8, 1786 

Shores, Mary 5 August 1776 September 3, 1781 

Deceased - lands, etc., in possession 

of guardian, George York. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Scott to 

Frederick Frailey to age 21 - 


Court binds Hampton Serea to Aaron 

Bonain - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds David Sha to John Bull 

(blacksmith) - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Benjamin Richardson (of 

Samuel) as guardian. Sec: Elijah 

Stansbury, Jacob Gladden Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Benjamin Richardson 

(of Samuel) as guardian. Sec: Elijah 

Stansbury and Jacob Gladden. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Renunciation of Grace Shaw, wife of 

Robert Shaw, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Sheilds to Ralph 

Piles, Jr. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Sheilds, Jr., son of 

John Sheilds, to Mary Rhodes. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Son and heir of Jeremiah Sheridene 

and Cassandra Sheridene, legatee of 

Nathan Rigbie, chose Upton 

Sheridene of Frederick County as 

guardian. Sec. Bazal Dorsey, 

Ephraim Howard and Daniel Dorsey 

(all of Frederick County) Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Mary Shores to John 

Thomas Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Short, Mary 6 May 1, 1774 April 11, 1780 

Court binds Mary Short (with consent 

of father) to Robert Criswell to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Mary Short to Samuel 

Short, Mary 4 September 14, 1775 August 26, 1779 Beard to age 16 

Court binds Francis Sims to George 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Sims, Francis 6 March 25, 1776 August 13, 1782 Anderson - weaving 

Court binds Jean Sims to Andrew 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Sims, Jean 13 November 1, 1769 August 13, 1782 Howlett Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Simun, Ann James Simuns 8 March 1777 November 26, 1776 Bound to Jacob Albert to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

50




Bound to Thomas Wilson-cabinet 


Sinclair, Robert 17 September 29, 1789 March 17, 1789 making 

Court binds Samuel Sing (negro 

orphan) to Richard Coale to age 21 - 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Sing, Samuel 17 December 25, 1788 January 27, 1806 farming 

Father, John, binds daughter to 

James Kerr to age 16 - knit, sew and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Singleton, Phoebe 7 November 9, 1801 July 5, 1809 

spin 

Sally Guyton, widow of deceased, 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Slater, Pemberton March 10, 1809 renunciation 

Ann Smith (formerly Bryarly), wife of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

John Smith, adm. Of Richard Bryarly. 

Smith, Ann October 15, 1805 Sec. George Lemmon 

Court appoints Frances Smith as 

guardian. Sec. John Gorrell and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, Betsey 14 November 26, 1791 February 25, 1806 William Griffith 

Chose William Paca as guardian. 

Sec: Richard Dallam and John 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, Francis April 26, 1796 Philoeman Paca 

Court appoints Martha Smith 

guardian to her 3 children. Sec: 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Smith, Freenetta 4 November 10, 1797 August 10, 1802 Elijah Davis and Samuel Griffith 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, James 12 December 25, 1793 February 25, 1806 William Griffith 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, John 9 September 1, 1796 February 25, 1806 William Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, John H. August 26, 1805 

Smith, Joseph 19 April 22, 1777 January 22, 1796 

Smith, Martha 3 July 1, 1799 August 10, 1802 

Court appoints William W. Webster 

as guardian. Sec. William Lester and 

Benjamin G. Jones Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Joseph Smith, son of Nathaniel 

Smith, binds himself, with the 

consent of his father, to Joseph 

Pregg until 22 April 1798 Book 1 (1777-1799) 



Elijah Davis and Samuel Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, Nancy May 11, 1809 

Caroline Smith, daughter of 

deceased Nancy Smith - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose William Paca as guardian. 

Sec: Richard Dallam and John 

Smith, Paca April 26, 1796 Philoeman Paca 

Court appoints Nicholas Horner as 

guardian. Sec. James Duley and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Smith, Rebecca August 2, 1796 Henry Wetherall 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Smith, Samuel Griffith 7 December 23, 1794 August 10, 1802 Elijah Davis and Samuel Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, Sarah Henry Smith 10 October 1774 December 19, 1774 Bound to Benjamin Silver to age 16 Minutes (1774-1788) 

51




Court appoints Isaac Wooley as 

guardian. Sec: John Creswill and 


Smith, Thomas 11 July 19, 1808 

William Smith 

Court binds Thomas Smith, formerly 

bound to Thomas Henley, to James 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smith, Thomas October 1782 

Barnett 

Application of John Doran, guardian 

to estimate estate of Daniel 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Smithson, Daniel March 11, 1806 Smithson. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, Daniel October 21, 1806 Smithson. 

Court appoints John Dooran as 

guardian. Sec: John Dooran as 

guardian. Sec: James Montgomery 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, Daniel 16 April 1, 1789 August 13, 1805 and Thomas Butler 

Court binds Edward Smithson, with 

consent of his guardian, Thomas 

Smithson, to William Wright to age 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, Edward 16 November 25, 1790 August 25, 1807 21 - joiner and cabinet maker 

Court binds John Smithson to john 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, John 19 June 20, 1786 October 8, 1805 Devoe to age 21 - house carpenter 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, John March 11, 1806 Smithson. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, John October 21, 1806 Smithson. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, John 19 June 20, 1786 August 13, 1805 and Thomas Butler Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Smithson, Luther 14 November 25, 1790 August 24, 1805 

Smithson, Thomas November 20, 1778 

Smithson, Thomas 20 March 1, 1785 August 13, 1805 

Smithson, William June 11, 1799 

Court appoints William Smithson, of 

Daniel, as guardian. Sec: William 

Smithson, Sr., and John Guyton Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Infant son of Thomas Smithson, 

deceased. Court appoints Sarah 

Smithson, widow of Thomas 

Smithson, as guardian. Sec: Martin 

Preston and Daniel Thompson Book 1 (1777-1799) 




and Thomas Butler Book 2 (1800-1809) 

William, of Daniel, chose William 

Smithson, Esq., as guardian. Sec: 

John Guyton and Henry Dorsey. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

52




Court binds John Spence to John 

Spotswood Peck & Co., to age 21 - 


Spence, John 17 October 20, 1787 February 20, 1805 tanner 

Court binds William Spencer to Isaac 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Spencer, William 21 December 10, 1789 February 12, 1805 Towson to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

St.Clair, John James St.Clair November 24, 1774 

Stallion, Samuel 9 May 29, 1792 September 20, 1803 

Stallions, Aquila 8 March 1792 March 18, 1800 

Stallions, Isaac 11 February 10, 1790 August 11, 1801 

Stallions, Samuel 10 May 29, 1792 November 27, 1804 

Standiford, William 12 December 10, 1771 February 10, 1784 

Stevenson, Robert Robert Stevenson 17+ November 29, 1775 

Stiles, Phoeby March 13, 1797 

Stiles, Polly about 10 March 13, 1797 

Stiles, Rebecca about 6 March 13, 1797 

Stiles, Samuel June 12, 1798 

Stiles, William about 8 March 13, 1797 

Stokes, Joseph 4-7-8 May 21, 1806 

Chooses Lichester St. Clair as 

guardian; William McComas (son of 

Daniel) & James St. Clair-sureties Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Samuel Stallion, son of 

Rebecca Bradley, with the consent of 

his mother, to John McKenny to age 

21 - winsor chair making Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Aquila Stallions to 

Joshua Matley - bricklayer Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Isaac Stallions to Parker 

Gilbert, Jr., to age 21 - taylor Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Released from indenture to John 

Kenny. Samuel Stallions, son of 

Rebecca Bradley. Court binds, with 

the consent of his mother, to John 

Davey to age 21 - boot and shoe 

making. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Standiford to 

Lancelot Carlile - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chooses Dr. John Archer guardian; 

January 1, 1776-Bound to Joseph 

Stokes until July 7, 1778-joyner & 

carpenter Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court appoints John Holland Barney 

as guardian. Sec: Richard Kruson 

and Capt. George Stilis. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Capt. George Stiles 


and John Holland Barney Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Chose George Stiles as guardian. 

Sec: John H. Barney and John 

Montgomery. Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Binds Joseph Stokes (negro son of 

Rachel), with the consent of mother, 

to Richard Farmer of Cecil County to 

age 21 - farmer. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

53




Stokes, Milly 10-4-28 May 21, 1806 

Court binds Milly Stokes (negro 

daughter of Rachel) to John Austen, 

Jr., to age 16 - spin and knit. 

Court binds Nat Stokes, with consent 

of mother, to Zephaniah Bailey to age 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Stokes, Nat 8-3-28 May 21, 1806 

21 - farmer. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Storm, Appalima Ann Capon Storm 12 April 1777 November 26, 1776 Bound to Jacob Albert to age 16 

Court appoints Jemina Street as 

guardian. Sec. Thomas Street, Sr., 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Streett, Rachel 12 April 13, 1790 April 12, 1803 and Thomas Street (of Thos.). 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Streett, Samuel 2 November 17, 1800 April 12, 1803 and Thomas Street (of Thos.). 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Streett, Sarah 9 December 10, 1793 April 12, 1803 and Thomas Street (of Thos.). 

Court binds Jacob Stricklen to James 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Stricklen, Jacob 10 August 11, 1797 October 20, 1807 Orr to age 21 - potter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Strong, Eleanor 11 July 4, 1791 June 28, 1803 

Strong, William 16 April 1, 1787 June 28, 1803 

Stump, Ann 4 1798 December 28,. 1802 

Stump, Elizabeth 8 1794 December 28,. 1802 

Stump, Elizabeth Ann September 20, 1803 

Stump, Hannah 7 1795 December 28,. 1802 

Stump, Harman September 20, 1803 

Stump, Herman 2 1800 December 28,. 1802 

Court appoints Jeremiah Bidddeson 

as guardian. Sec. William Wilner 

and Henry Wetherall. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Jeremiah Biddison as 

guardian. Sec. William Wilmer and 

Henry Wetherall. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints, with consent of 

Elizabeth Stump, widow of Herman, 

John Stump, guardian. Sec: Henry 

Dorsey of Edward and John Cooley Book 2 (1800-1809) 





John Stump, guardian, requests 

appraisal of estate of Herman Stump, 













54




Stump, Mary 5 1797 December 28,. 1802 

Stump, Mary Hannah September 20, 1803 

Sullivan, Nathan Hannah Sullivan 13 August 25, 1775 

Sutto, Henry October 29, 1799 

Swan, Christy 6 July 28, 1797 June 15, 1805 

Swan, Frederic 8 October 23, 1797 June 15, 1805 

Swift, David 12 January 1, 1771 August 12, 1783 

Swift, Mark 17 October 2, 1777 August 12, 1794 

Swift, Rachel 13 September 15, 1773 June 13, 1786 

Talbot, Bob 13 July 8, 1792 August 31, 1805 

Talbott, Eliz 11 August 10, 11794 September 20, 1805 

Talbott, Neo 12 March 10, 1793 August 30, 1805 

Taylor, Aquilla Michael Taylor 12 September 30, 1774 December 19, 1774 

Taylor, Aquilla 18 August 7, 1762 December 12, 1780 

Taylor, Edward February 28, 1789 

Taylor, Elizar February 28, 1789 

Taylor, George 16 March 1, 1778 August 12, 1794 

Taylor, James 15 October 7, 1790 

Taylor, James May 13, 1793 








Bound to Charles Rydon to age 21carpenter 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Henry Sutto to Alexander 

McComas Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Christy Swan, with 

consent of mother, to William St. 

Clair to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds, with consent of mother, 

Frederic Swan to George Careens to 

age 21 - farming. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds David Swift to James 

Little Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Mark Swift to Amos 

Hollis - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Rachel Swift to Margaret 

Scarborough. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Parents, Neo and Esther Talbot 

(negro), bind son to John Moughhon, 

Jr., to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Eliz Talbott, negro 

daughter of Ester Talbott, to John 

Spottswood Peck, with consent of 

mother, to age 16 Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Parents, Neo and Esther Talbot 

(negro), bind son toThomas A. Hayes 

to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Bound (with consent of mother Mary 

Arnold) to Thomas Mitchell, Jr. to age 

21-shoemaker Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court binds Aquilla Taylor to John 

Mitchell - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Maj. John Taylor as 

guardian of Edward Taylor, child of 

Edward Taylor, deceased, Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Maj. John Taylor as 

guardian of Edward Taylor, child of 

Edward Taylor, deceased, Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds George Taylor to Michael 

Mather - hatter Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Richard Munki as guardian. 

Sec: James Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose his brother, William Taylor as 

guardian. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

55




Taylor, Jesse 15 March 20, 1765 August 26, 1779 

Taylor, John August 12, 1794 

Taylor, Richard Mitchell Michael Taylor 10 September 30, 1774 December 19, 1774 

Taylor, Robert February 29, 1808 

Taylor, Samuel May 13, 1793 

Tayson, Elijah 10 August 1798 April 12, 1808 

Tharp, Elizabeth March 12, 1804 

Tharp, Susan March 12, 1804 

Tharp, William March 12, 1804 

Thelly, Anna December 8, 1778 

Thomas, Anna 4 June 13, 1786 

Thomas, Benjamin 12 November 1785 March 21, 1797 

Thomas, Francis 9 March 8, 1772 August 12, 1783 

Thomas, Hannah 14 June 24, 1791 January 28, 1806 

Thomas, Hannah 

Thomas, Hannah 8 June 13, 1786 

Thomas, James 

Thomas, John 11 June 13, 1794 January 28, 1806 

Court binds Jesse Taylor to Abraham 

Taylor to age 21 - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds John Taylor to James 

Gorden - farming. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Bound (with consent of mother Mary 

Arnold) to John Mithchell-millwright to 

age 21 Book 1 (1777-1799) 

James Taylor and Isaiah Taylor, sons 

of Robert Taylor, deceased - 

renunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints William Taylor as 

guardian to Samuel Taylor. Sec: 

Richard Colegate and James Duley. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Elijah Tayson to Samuel 

Marshall to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Benjamin Richardson guardian, 

requets appraisal of state of Thomas 

Tharp. Book 2 (1800-1809) 



Tharp. Book 2 (1800-1809) 



Tharp. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

James Thelly (3rd Md. Regiment) 

Anna Thelly requests allowance for 

her child, 18 months Minutes (1774-1788) 

Court appoints Ralph Piles, Sr., as 


Court binds Benjamin Thomas to 

Thomas Samson - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Francis Thomas to 

Bennett Green (son of Benjamin 

Green). Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Hannah is an heir of John Thomas. 

Court appoints William Pyle as 

guardian. Sec: Robert Johnsen and 

John Pyle. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

James, Hannah, John and William 

heirs of John Thomas Book 2 (1800-1809) 




heirs of John Thomas Book 2 (1800-1809) 




John Pyle. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

56




Court binds John Thomas, with 

consent of father, to John Bull to age 


Thomas, John 14 November 1765 August 26, 1779 21 - blacksmith 


Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Thomas, John 

heirs of John Thomas 

Court binds Joseph Thomas, with 

consent of his father, to Henry Ruff to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Thomas, Joseph 14 January 1767 October 10, 1780 age 21 - tanner and currier 

Ann Turner binds her daughter 

(negro) to John Spottswood Peck to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Thomas, Luda 18 March 15, 1792 June 13, 1803 age 18 - housewifery 


Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Thomas, Sarah 12 June 13, 1786 guardian. 




Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Thomas, William 9 April, 1796 January 28, 1806 John Pyle. 


Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Thomas, William 

heirs of John Thomas 

Court binds Elizabeth Thompson to 

Rolen Rogers and Jane Rogers, his 

wife, to age 16 - sewing, spinning and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Thompson, Elizabeth 12 February 2, 1789 June 9, 1801 

knitting Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Thompson, Hannah June 1, 1809 

Thorns, John 5 February 1, 1780 February 8, 1785 

Timmons, Copeland 19 March 16, 1790 August 8, 1809 

Timmons, Harriott 12 October 12, 1797 August 8, 1809 

Togood, William November 29, 1803 

Toland, Jacob 15 December 9, 1769 February 8, 1785 

Tolby, Crouch 9 May 24, 1780 April 10, 1798 

Toogood, Rachel 9 April 1, 1795 October 9, 1804 

Touslin, William William 11 December 1776 March 27, 1777 

Hannah of Deer Creek, wife of James 

Thompson, deceased, renunciation of 

estate of late husbvand, recommends 

her brother, Samuel Jay Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Thorns to Phillip 

Maddon - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Aaron Hill as 

guardian. Sec: Thomas Hill and 

James Hill, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Aaron Hill as 

guardian. Sec: Thomas Hill and 

James Hill, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds William Togood (son of 

Sarah Togood), with consent of 

mother, to William Robinson for 3 

years, 9 months - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Jacob Toland to James 

Thompson - tailor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Crouch to Isaiah Roberts - 

farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Rachel Toogood (negro, 

daughter of Sarah) (with consent of 

mother) to Sarah Bond to age 16 - 

spinning, sewing and knitting Book 2 (1800-1809) 


Thomas Peregrine Frady Minutes (1774-1788) 

57




Townsley, James 17 September 8, 1791 September 20, 1808 

Townsley, John 15 October 8, 1786 August 3, 1802 

Towson, John 21 February 8, 1789 February 8, 1803 

Tremain, John 16 March 15, 1768 December 9, 1783 

Tusshe, Samuel 17 March 13, 1797 

Twogood, William November 29, 1803 

Vansickle, Ann 7 February 13, 1781 

Wair, Luke February 24, 1801 

Waltham, Charlton 20 October 26, 1802 

Waltham, Sara Elena 12 October 26, 1802 

Waltham, William 17 October 26, 1802 

Walthom, Clement February 28, 1795 

Walton, Joseph 15 November 1781 March 15, 1796 

Ward, Ann March 18, 1800 

Ward, James 16 October 12, 1802 

Ward, James 18 July 8, 1786 August 28, 1804 

Ward, James March 18, 1800 

Court binds James Townsley 

(orphan), with consent of his 

guardian, John Mahan, Sr., to 

Benjamin Makan to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Townsley, with the 

consent of mother, to Amos Evans to 

age 21 Book 2 (1800-1809) 

John Towson, binds himself, with 

consent of father, Charles, to David 

Hanway to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds John Tremain to William 

Rigg Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Samuel Tusshe to Amos 

Davis - cooper Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Twogood (son of 

Sarah Togood), with consent of 

mother, to William Robinson for 3 

years, 9 months - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Ann Vansickle to Daniel 

Norris Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Luke Wair chose brother Abraham 

Wair as guardian. Sec. Thomas 

Ayres, Sr., and Josias Bull. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose William Chambers as 

guardian. Sec. James Lytle and 

James Duley. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints William Chambers 

and Sarah Chambers as guardians. 

Sec. James Lytle and James Duley. 

Sec. changed to Alexander 

McComas Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose William Chambers as 


James Duley. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Samuel Picketts, Jr., as 


Henry Wetherall. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Joseph Walton to Joseph 

Burgess - cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Elizabeth Ward as 

guardian. Sec. Robert Briarly and 

Thomas Johnson Book 1 (1777-1799) 

James Ward chose Joseph Robinson 

as his guardian. Sec. Joseph 

Ashton and Jesse Poteet Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Ward to Joseph 

Stokes to age 21 - house carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Bernard Johnson (of 

Bernard) as guardian. Sec: William 

Pyle and William McMath. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

58




Sarah Ward, widow of deceased 


Ward, John July 12, 1805 

John Ward, renunciation 

Court binds Richard Ward to William 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ward, Richard 17 November 1783 March 18, 1800 Mitchel - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Joseph Robinson as guardian. 

Sec. Joseph Ashton and Jesse 

Ward, Richard 18 October 26, 1802 Poteet. 

Court appoints Bernard Johnson (of 

Bernard) as guardian. Sec: William 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ward, William March 18, 1800 Pyle and William McMath. 

Chose Joseph Robinson as his 

guardian. Sec: Joseph Ashton and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ward, William 15 October 12, 1802 Jesse Poteet 

Court appoints Cyrus Osborne 

guardian. Sec: Benjamin Osborn and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Warfield, Henry 14 May 1784 April 10, 1798 Alexander Morros. 

Court binds Levina Warrick to 

William Wright to age 16 - spinning, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Warrick, Levina 8 September 1801 October 11, 1809 nitting and sewing 

Chooses Stephen Waters guardian. 

William Ensor & Thomas 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Waters, Charles John Waters 14+ August 24, 1774 Presbury,surerties 

Jane Horner (?), grandmother of 

Mary Waters, appointed as guardian. 

Sec: Jacob Bond and Nicholas 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Waters, Mary 6 August 19, 1786 December 11, 1792 Horner. 

Court appoints Mary Waters 

guardian. Stephen Waters & Norton 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Waters, Sarah & Mary John Waters August 25,1775 Homer, sureties 

Court appoints Sally F. Watters as 

guardian. Sec. William Shekel and 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Watters, Bennet November 15, 1808 Benedict Hanson 

Bennet Vansickle in place of 

Benedict Hanson as sec. (heir of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, Bennet April 11, 1809 Stephen Watters, deceased. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, Elizabeth Lester November 15, 1808 Benedict Hanson 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, Elizabeth Lester April 11, 1809 Stephen Watters, deceased. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, Henry November 15, 1808 Benedict Hanson 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, Henry April 11, 1809 Stephen Watters, deceased. 

Renunciation of Mary Watters, wife of 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, Henry October 28, 1805 Henry Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

James Watters& Lydia 


Watters, Isaac 

Tout 9 August 10, 1774 August 26,1774 Aquilla Nosse to age 21-carpenter Minutes (1774-1788) 

59




Court binds Jacob Watters to David 


Watters, Jacob 15 January 20, 1791 April 29, 1806 E. price to age 21 - milling Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Watters, John 

supposed 

to be 16 October 13, 1807 

Watters, Julianna November 15, 1808 

Watters, Julianna April 11, 1809 

Watters, Polly April 14, 1801 

Watters, William 

Way, Leverdge 

probably 

16 1/2 October 8, 1794 

9 yrs, 10 

mos June 11, 1805 

Weair, Luke August 18, 1801 

Weair, Peter August 18, 1801 

Webster, Ann October 28, 1800 

Webster, Caroline 4 April, 1798 May 6, 1802 

Webster, Cassandra 11 February 15, 1798 April 5, 1809 

Webster, Chauncey 16 December 25, 1795 May 6, 1802 

Webster, Henry Hall 12 October 15, 1782 June 9, 1795 

Court appoints Dr. Thomas H. 

Birckhead as guardian. Sec. Thomas 

W. Bond and Sutton Gudgeon Book 2 (1800-1809) 



Benedict Hanson Book 2 (1800-1809) 



Stephen Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Polly Watters chose Thomas 

Burkhead as guardian. Sec: James 

Weatherall and William Wilmer. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

William Watters binds himself, with 

consent of his father Stephen 

Watters, to John Moores - tanner and 

currier Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Leveredge Way, with 

consent of his mother, to Patrick 

McLaughlin to age 21 - bricklayer Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Application of Abraham Weair, 

guardian, for appraisal of estate of 

Thomas Weair. Peter heir of 

Thomas. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Application of Abraham Weair, 

guardian, for appraisal of estate of 

Thomas Weair. Peter heir of 

Thomas. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Ann Webster chose John Skinner 

Webster as guardian. Sec: Isaac -----and 

Samuel Webster. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Geroge Chauncey as 

guardian. Sec: David Crane and 

Cyrus Osborn. George Chauncey 

executor of Geroge Chauncey, 


Parents, Charles and Jane Webster, 

bind daughter to Mary montgomery to 

age 16 - sew, knit, housework. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Geroge Chauncey as 

guardian. Sec: David Crane and 

Cyrus Osborn. George Chauncey 

executor of Geroge Chauncey, 


Court binds Henry Webster to 

Richard Harbert. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

60




Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard. 

Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr., 

as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery 


Webster, Isaac 2 December 6, 1805 January 12, 1808 and John Mitchell. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Webster, James 5 March 26, 1802 January 12, 1808 and John Mitchell. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Webster, John 4 September 3, 1803 January 12, 1808 and John Mitchell. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Webster, Richard 9 January 30, 1798 January 12, 1808 and John Mitchell. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Webster, Samuel 7 December 23, 1800 January 12, 1808 and John Mitchell. 

Sarah Webster, widow of deceased, 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Webster, Samuel December 1, 1807 Samuel, renunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Webster, Susannah 15 October1787 June 14, 1803 

Webster, Thomas 8 June 4, 1799 January 12, 1808 

Wesley, George 16 September 1, 1778 October 19, 1794 

West, Ann 12 

8 yrs, 12 

August 10, 1793 September 20, 1805 

West, David 

days April 29, 1809 

West, James 6 April 12, 1803 

West, Samuel 15 January 18, 1770 February 8, 1785 

West, William 9 

14 yrs, 15 

April 1, 1795 June 16, 1804 

West, William 

days April 29, 1809 

Susannah Webster chooses mother, 

Mary Webster, as guardian. Sec. ?? Book 2 (1800-1809) 




and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds George Wesley to John 

Mitchell - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Ann West, with the 

consent of her mother, Temperance 

Sinclair, to Alisanna Wilson to age 16 

- sewing. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Father, William West, binds son to 

Abraham Huff to age 21 - cooper. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James West to James 

Amoss (of William) to age 21 - 

farmer. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court finds Samuel West, with the 

consent of his father, to James Moore 

- farmer and shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William West to Simon 

Fitzgerald to age 21 - taylor. Father 

not in Harford Co - has no legal 

residence anywhere.) Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Father, William West, binds osn to 

Abraham Huff to age 21 - cooper. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

61




Wheeler, Anna 15 July 1793 March 28, 1809 

Wheeler, Anna 15 July 1793 April 11, 1809 

Wheeler, Charity T. March 24, 1803 

Wheeler, Charity Teresa November 19, 1801 March 17, 1802 

Wheeler, Frances Hellen 2 October 2, 1799 March 17, 1802 

Wheeler, Julian 13 June 1795 March 28, 1809 

Wheeler, Julian 13 June 1795 April 11, 1809 

Wheeler, Leonard Benjamin Wheeler August 17, 1784 

Wheeler, Michael 5 September 23, 1796 March 17, 1802 

Wheeler, Richard 18 October 8, 1786 November 23, 1804 

Wheeler, Susannah Josias Wheeler June 12, 1792 

White, Mary October 19, 1794 

Whiteford, Robert 12 or 13 January 31, 1809 

Heir of Thomas Wheeler, deceased. 

Court Appoints Henry G. Bussey as 

guardian. Sec: Edward F. Bussey 

and William Pyle Book 2 (1800-1809) 

New Security - Aquila Miles in place 

of Edward F. Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Heirs of Charity T. Wheeler, 

deceased, recommend administration 

be granted to Benjamin Green who 

was her Guardian /s/ Joseph Lilly, 

Giles Thomas, Robert Boarman, 

Josias R. Wheeler, Benjamin 

Wheeler, Elizabeth Green. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court Appoints Benjamin Green, Jr., 

as guardian. Sec: Benjamin Green, 

William McMath and Bennet Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809) 




Heir of Thomas Wheeler, deceased. 

Court Appoints Henry G. Bussey as 

guardian. Sec: Edward F. Bussey 

and William Pyle Book 2 (1800-1809) 

New Security - Aquila Miles in place 

of Edward F. Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Chose Edward Biven as guardian. 

Sec: Benjamin and Leonard Green Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Binds himself, with consent of his 

father, Joseph, to Joshua Husband, 

farmer and currier to age 21. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints martha Wheeler as 

guardian. Sec: Edwward Prigg and 

Henry Johns. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wife of Jonathan White, testified in 

cse between Henry Ruff and Joshua 

Cunningham. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Robert Whiteford, 

orphan, to John W. McComas to age 

21 - farming and the cooper 

business. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

62




Court binds Samuel Whiteford, with 

consent of her mother, to Elijah Fell 


Whiteford, Samuel 9 June 7, 1795 November 27, 1804 to age 21 - miller. 

Elijah Fell assigned Samuel 

Whiteford to John S. Whitaker - 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Whiteford, Samuel 9 June 7, 1795 December 11, 1804 tanner 

Court binds Jessee Whitlock to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Whitlock, Jessee 3 March 10, 1781 June 8, 1784 

James Watson. 

Court binds David Whitson, with the 

consent of his mother, Sarah Jewell, 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Whitson, David February 9, 1808 to Robert Williams. 

Court binds John Whittaker, with 

consent of his guardian, Benjamin 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

16 yrs, 4 

Everist, to Phillip Bennett - cord 

Whittaker, John 

mos March 11, 1792 March 11, 1808 wainer 

Court binds Susannah Wilgis, with 

consent of her father, to John and 

Elizabeth Renshaw (his wife) to age 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilgis, Susannah 11 March 20, 1797 September 8, 1808 16 - housekeeping 

Court binds Thomas Willard to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Willard, Thomas 16 February 10, 1783 Jessee Dawson - blacksmith 

Court appoints Barrack Wiliams as 

guardian. Sec: John Adlum and 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Williams, Barratt 14 February 16, 1808 Edward Stiles. 

Bound to Alexander Huseton to age 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Williams, James 17 November 29, 1775 21-wheelwright 

John Williams binds himself, with the 

consent of his mother, Martha, to 

Walter T. Hall of Havre de Grace for 

five (5) years - merchant and 

Minutes (1774-1788) 

Williams, John September 4, 1804 bookkeeper 

John Williams, Jr., binds himself, with 

the consent of his father, John, Sr., to 

Charles Foreman of Harve de Grace 

for 3 years, 6 months to age 21 - boot 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Williams, John, Jr., 17 1/2 Septembe 9, 1808 making 

Court appoints William Wilmer as 

guardian. Sec: Jacob Bond and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilmer, James M. 14 November, 171793 March 15, 1808 Matthew Berckhead. 

Chose her brother William Wilmer as 

guardian. Sec. Samuel Bradford and 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilmer, ----sanna October 28, 1800 William Watters. 

Alisanna Wilson chose Christopher 

Wilson as guardian. Sec: William 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Alisanna August 11, 1800 Coale and Isaac Wilson. 

Lydia Wilson, widow of Andrew 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Andrew April 7, 1806 

Wilson, deceased, remunciation. 

Child of color and the son of Amy. 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

7 yrs, 3 

Court binds Ashbury Wilson to Jacob 

mos, 10 

Wilson (a free man of color) to age 

Wilson, Ashbury 

days July 1, 1807 

21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809) 

63




Wilson, Avarilla February 28, 1783 

Wilson, Benjamin February 28, 1783 

Wilson, Eliza 14 July 10, 1795 August 8, 1809 

Wilson, George 17 October 10, 1791 August 8, 1809 

Wilson, Isaac July 9, 1800 

Wilson, James 4 August 9, 1792 September 19, 1796 

Wilson, James February 28, 1783 

Wilson, John August 1782 

Wilson, John 14 February 21, 1795 

Wilson, John 20 November 14, 1788 August 8, 1809 

Wilson, Lee 18 January 1785 February 8, 1803 

Wilson, Lee 17 January 1, 1785 August 17, 1802 

Wilson, Mary 11 February 8, 1803 

Wilson, Nathan August 11, 1800 

Wilson, Nathan 5 December 1793 June 11, 1799 

Heir of John Wilson. Court appoints 

William Baker as guardian. Sec: 

James Little and William Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Court appoints Ruth Wilson as 


William Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809) 




Renounces executorship of father's 

will (John Wilson). Recommends 

brothers Christopher Wilson and 

John Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds James Wilson to William 

Chapman, with the consent of his 

father. Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Avarilla Smith, Exectrix of Samuel 

Smith, deceased, grandmother of the 

children of John Wilson, deceased. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

John Wilson binds himself, with the 

consent of his father James, to 

Richard Sweeny - chair maker for 7 

years. Book 1 (1777-1799) 




Chose Mary Wilson, their mother, as 

guardian. Sec: William Wilson, 

Esq., and George Walker. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Lee Wilson to Aquila 

McComas to age 21 - house 

carpenter and joiner. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Mary Wilson as 


Esq., and George Walker. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Sarah Jenny guardian offered 

Christopher Wilson as security in 

place of ?? Wilson, now deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court appoints Sara Wilson as 

guardian to her three sons. Sec: 

Peter and John Wilson Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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Son of Thomas Wilson, deceased. 

Application of Sarah Tenny, formerly 

Wilson, guardian of above to 

estimate estate of Thomas Wilson, 


Wilson, Nathan April 14, 1801 deceased. 



Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wilson, Peter August 11, 1800 place of ?? Wilson, now deceased. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Peter 8 October 22, 1790 June 11, 1799 Peter and John Wilson 





Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wilson, Peter April 14, 1801 deceased. 

Chose Mary Wilson, their mother, as 


Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Priscilla 14 February 8, 1803 Esq., and George Walker. 

Court appoints William Wilson, Esq., 

as guardian. Sec - Parker H. Lee 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Rachel 19 August 27, 1805 and Isaac Kennard. 

Court appoints Mary Wilson as 


Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Samuel 13 February 8, 1803 Esq., and George Walker. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Thomas August 11, 1800 place of ?? Wilson, now deceased. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, Thomas 7-Jan June 11, 1799 Peter and John Wilson 





Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wilson, Thomas April 14, 1801 deceased. 

Son of Samuel Wilson and heir of 

Aquila Paca, Jr., deceased. Court 

appoints Samuel Wilson as guardian 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Wilson, William December 9, 1783 to his infant son. 

Court binds Elizabeth Wood to 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, Elizabeth 11 June 10, 1783 William Ramsay. 

Court binds Hudson Wood to Michael 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, Hudson January 1796 

Mather - hatter 

Chose Michael Mather as guardian. 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, Hutson June 14, 1796 Sec. Mitchell Stewart. 

Court binds Isaac Wood to Matthew 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, Isaac 18 August 12, 1794 Snowday - joiner Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, James 15 June 10, 1783 

Son of James Wood deceased. 

Court binds James Wood to John 

Cooley - carpenter and house joyner. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

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17 yrs 3 

Court binds James Wood to John 

Wood, James 

mos April 13, 1769 April 13, 1786 Wilson - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, John Henry Wood August 17, 1784 

Court binds John Wood to John 

Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, John 18 August 19, 1776 April 15, 1794 Rumsey. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Wood, John June 14, 1796 

Wood, Joshua June 12, 1787 

Woodland, Jonathan & 

Cassandra December 21, 1774 

Woolling, Leonard 10 June 10, 1777 February 20, 1787 

Woolling, William 12 February 17, 1775 February 20, 1787 

Wright, Bloyce August 12, 1788 

Wright, john August 12, 1788 

Wright, William August 12, 1788 

York, Daniel 15 February 9, 1808 

York, Elizabeth February 2, 1802 

York, Elizabeth April 1806 

York, Nicholas February 8, 1803 

York, William April 20, 1803 

Yorley, Nathaniel 11 July 24, 1771 June 15, 1782 

Yorley, Ralph 13 June 8, 1769 June 15, 1782 

Young, Alexander 2 December 1803 March 18, 1806 

Chose Mitchel Stewart as guardian. 

Sec: Roger and Michael Matthew. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Amoss Barnes as guardian. 

Sec. Benjamin Osborn and Jacob 

Green. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Ordered to find security for 

administering the estate of Jonathan 

Massey, deceased 

Court binds Leonard Woolling to Roy 

Toland - farming. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds William Woolling to 

Robert Conn - farming Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Thomas Wright as guardian. 

Sec. James Sewington and Edward 

Flanagan. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Chose Matthew Sparks as guardian. 

Sec: James Sewington and Edward 

Flanagan. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court appoints Thomas Wright as 

guardian. Sec. James Sevington and 

Edward Flanagan Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Daniel York to John 

Roberts to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Daughters of George York, Sr., 

deceased, William York, guardian. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deceased. Benedict (or Benjamin) 

Legoe and Elizabeth Legoe, heirs of 

the deceased, renunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Deceased. William and Sarah 

Chambers, Administrators, Sarah 

York, wife of Nicholas York, was 

widow Waltham before intermarriage 

with Nicholas York. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Half brother to Gilbert York, 

deceased. Renounce all right to 

estate. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Court binds Ralph Yorley and 

Nathaniel Yorley to William Edy - 

coopers trade. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Court binds Ralph Yorley and 

Nathaniel Yorley to William Edy - 

coopers trade. Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Heir of Alexander Young. Court 

appoints Archer Hays as guardian. 

Sec. Godfrey Waters and David 

Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809) 

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Mary O'Brien (formerly Young) 

administrator of Alexander Young, 


Young, Alexander 2 December 1803 April 8, 1806 

deceased. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Archer Hays 5 February 1801 March 18, 1806 Clark. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Archer Hays 5 February 1801 April 8, 1806 

deceased. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, John 16 June 17, 1789 March 18, 1806 Clark. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, John 16 June 17, 1789 April 8, 1806 

deceased. 

Court binds John Young, with 

consent of his mother Mary Young, to 

Joshua Husbands to age 21 - tanner 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, John 16 June 10, 1789 December 10, 1805 and currier. 

Court binds Margaret Young, to 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Margaret Robert Young 16 August 7, 1770 September 7, 1778 Joseph Roase to age 16. 




Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Young, Robert 12 April, 1793 March 18, 1806 Clark. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Robert 12 April, 1793 April 8, 1806 

deceased. 




Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Sarah 10 April, 1795 March 18, 1806 Clark. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Sarah 10 April, 1795 April 8, 1806 

deceased. 

Court binds Sarah Young to William 

Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Sarah 7 August 26, 1779 Gail to age 16. 




Book 1 (1777-1799) 

Young, Thomas Jefferson 5 February 1801 March 18, 1806 Clark. 



Book 2 (1800-1809) 

Young, Thomas Jefferson 5 February 1801 April 8, 1806 


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