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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. Minutes (1774-1788)
Allen, James 13 November, 1799 July 15, 1800
Ct binds JA to ? To age 21 - ? And
joiner Book 2 (1800-1809)
Allen, John Andrew John Allen & Agnes James 15 May 26, 1760 May 1775 8/24/1775
Bound with consent of his mother to
Robert Jefferies- cooper. Minutes (1774-1788)
Allright, John 5 March 1778 September 7, 1778 Ct binds JA to Wm. Gibson - farmer.
Almond, John William Almond 14 June 1760 June 1774 March 29, 1775
Bound to William Almond (his
brother) to age 21-shoemaking. Minutes (1774-1788)
Amos, Eliz Joshua Amos April 11, 1780
Application to lay off her third of late
husbands estate. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Amoss, Elijah August 13, 1782
Chose Thomas Buckingham as
guardian. Sec: Benj. Amoss and
John Amoss.
Amoss, Elizabeth Benj. August 1780
At appts. John Amoss as guardian.
Sec: Benj. Amoss and Lancelott ?
Carlile.
Amoss, Martha Joshua Amoss June 7, 1779 Chose George Vogan as guardian
Amoss, Zachariah Elizabeth Amoss August 1780
Ct. appts Thomas Buckingham as
guardian. See: Benj. Amoss and
John Amoss
Anderson, Catherine
Edward Flannagan (adm
DBN) March 29, 1775 Transferred from Balto Co. Ct. Minutes (1774-1788)
Anderson, Elizabeth, George,
Amos, Susannah June 9, 1801
Ct. appts Rachel Anderson as
guardian. Sec: Joseph Wiggins and
Abraham Reese
Anderson, James 12 February, 1787 June 13, 1786
Ct. binds JA to John Renshaw -
shoemaker.
Anderson, James (dec'd) May 14, 1805
Cassandra Anderson, widow of
James Anderson (dec'd)
Anderson, Nancy June 9, 1801
Ct. appts Rachel Anderson as
guardian. Sec: Joseph Wiggins and
Abraham Reese
Andrews, John 10 May 16, 1802 October 12, 1802
Ct. binds JA to Thomas Sampson to
age 21 - weaver ?
Andrews, John 16 May 16, 1808 August 9, 1808
Ct. binds JA to Parker Gibbert to age
21 - tailor
Armond (Ammond) James 14 December 8, 1793 April 8, 1794
Ct. binds JA to Isaac Wilson - farmer
and currier
Armont, James
James Cook and Ann
Armont 13 March 1, 1806 February 22, 1806
Ct. binds JA (w/ consent of his aunt
Mary Armont) to John S. Pech and
Co to age 21- tanning.
Armstrong, Joshua 16 November 31, 1785 March 7, 1786
Ct. binds JA to George Taylor - shoe
maker.
Armstrong, Solomon Casiah Doozans 15 September 15, 1780 August 1780
Father binds son to Matthew Lynch to
age 21 - carpenter and joyner
Armstrong, Thomas 12 May 11, 1785 March 7, 1786
Ct. binds JA (w/ consent of mother) to
Matthew Snowday
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Arnold, Ephraim 14 September 5, 1785 April 12, 1785
Ct. binds EA to John Mitchell -
millwright
Arnold, Greenberry James Arnold 8 January 7, 1777 Bound to Dan Mccomas - farming Minutes (1774-1788)
Aselin, Stephen 13 May 1808 January 17, 1809
Ct. binds SA to Morris Maulsky to age
21 - blacksmith
Ayres, Aquila Alius Davison 16 January 29, 1807 January 20, 1807
Released from apprentice- ship to
Robert Taylor (Dec. 1801) Ct. binds
AA (w/ consent of mother) to John
Dougherty to age 21 - farmer
Ayres, John 11 January, 1780
Ct. binds JA to John Norris to age 21 -
shoemaker
Baker, George Nicholas Baker August 1774 August 24, 1774
Chooses Nicholas Baker as
guardian. Minutes (1774-1788)
Baker, John Nicholas Baker August 1774 August 24, 1774 Chooses John Hollett as guardian. Minutes (1774-1788)
Baker, Joshua Nicholas Baker January 1777 January 7, 1777
Bound to Robert Small to age 21-
weaving Minutes (1774-1788)
Baker, Mary Nicholas Baker 10 November 1774 November 24,1774
Bound to James & Mary Homer to
age 16. Minutes (1774-1788)
Baker, Nicholas 18 September 15, 1796 August 9, 1796
Chose Wm. Luckey as guardian.
Sec. Edw. Prall and Richard Welster
Baldwin, Nicholas 18 May 4, 1808 April 11, 1809
Ct. binds NB to Wm. Spencer to age
21 - shoemaker
Bannister, Thomas Dawson 12 August 1, 1781 September 3, 1781
Ct. binds TDB to Cornelius Cashman -
leather breeches making
Barclay, Robert Eliz. R. Barclay 17 October 14, 1807 October 30, 1807
Ct. binds RB (with consent of mother)
to John Caldwell to age 21 - cabinet
maker
Barnes, Amos Mary Barnes 16 July 5, 1808 August 9, 1808
Ct. binds AB (with consent of mother)
to Parker Gilbert to age 21 - tailor
Barnes, Amos December 13, 1809
Ct. binds AB to Bennett Taylor to age
21
Barnes, Elizabeth (dec'd) February 15, 1803
Heirs of Eliz. Barnes renounce all
claim to administration and
recommend Alexander Jeffery as
adm. Samuel Ray and Levinah
Barnes
Barnes, Gilbert 15 February 8, 1804 August 14, 1804
Ct. binds Garrett Barnes to Parker
Gilbert to age 21 - taylor
Barnes, James (dec'd) October 9, 1804
John Mahor, husband of Sarah
Barnes, daughter of James Barnes
(dec'd)
Barnes, John 17 March, 1800 January 14, 1800
Ct. binds JB to James Bellingslea -
cabinet maker
Barnes, John 19 March 1, 1802 March 17, 1802
Chose Bennet Barnes as guardian;
Sec: Christian Hoofman and Charles
Rigdon
Barnes, Sarah 15 August 22, 1801 March 10, 1802
Chose Bennet Barnes as guardian;
Sec: Christian Hoofman and Charles
Rigdon
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Barnes, Sophia June 13, 1804 Widow of James Barnes, dec'd
Barnes, William 14 March 8, 1803
WB chose Samuel Ray as his
guardian
Barnes, William 21 September 28, 1809 March 8, 1805
Ct. binds WB to Wm. McFilton to age
21 - shoemaker
Barnes, Wm. Wm. Barnes 17 April 16, 1806
Ct. appts Aquila Massey (in place of
Samuel Red who lift state) Sec. Isaac
Massey and John Dallan
Barnett, Hester, James, Joanna William Barnett April 8, 1806
Application of James Barnett,
guardian, to estimate value of RE of
Wm. Barnett (dec'd)
Barnett, James, Hester, Joanna Joseph Barnett July 18, 1804
Ct. appts James Barnett as guardian
to children of Joseph Barnett, dec'd.
Sec. James Barnett (elder) and
Sedgewick James
Barns, Sarah James Barns 13 September 1762 March 28, 1775
Bound (at desire of father) to Rachel
Hargrove to age 16 Minutes (1774-1788)
Barns, Zachariah Ann Richardson 9 February 14, 1766 March 29, 1775
Bound (w/ consent of mother) to
Peter Fort cooper to age 21. Minutes (1774-1788)
Barrett, John 13 November 1774 November 23, 1774
Bound to Basil Smith shipwright to
age 21. Minutes (1774-1788)
Bartol, Geroge, Eliz, Mary Ann,
Harriot, Barney B. Barney Bartol February 17, 1807
Ct. appts Nancy Bartol as guardian.
Sec: John Boyd, John Wearham, or
John Bear Minutes (1774-1788)
Bawser, Samuel (illegitimate son
of color) 12 September 2, 1808
Court binds Samuel Bawser (Bowser)
to Richard Barnes (a waterman) to
age 21 - waterman Book 2 (1800-1809)
Baxter, John Jr. October 23, 1804 Nancy Baxter, widow renunciation
Bayless, Harriet February 24, 1801
HB chose Samuel Bayless as
guardian; Sec: John Smith and
Jonathan Smith
Bayless, James 13 August 16, 1803
Ct. appts Thomas Jeffery as
guardian. Sec; Isaac Perryman and
Joseph McCloskey
Bayless, John Brown Martha bayless 14 October 1802 October 12, 1802
Ct. appts Elizabeth Bayless as
guardian. Sec; Benjamin Amos of
James and Robert Amos Sr.
Bayless, Nathaniel 10 March 15, 1803 August 16, 1803
Ct. appts Lemuel Kenly as guardian.
Sec: John Cosley and Zachus O.
Bond
Bayless, Samuel Benj. Baylis 14 April 13, 1782 June 1782
Chose Wm. Coulter as guardian.
Sec; Wm. Ramsey and Thomas
Bowles
Baylis, Benjamin April 23, 1799
Chose James Stephenson as
guardian. Sec; John Hambleton and
Thomas Jeffrey
Baylis, Benjamin Nathaniel June 1782
Ct. appts Wm. Coulter as guardian.
Sec; Wm. Ramsey and Thomas
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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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Baylis, Samuel 16 April 1784 April 13, 1784
Ct. binds SB to James Moore - tanner
and shoe maker Minutes (1774-1788)
Baylis, Samuel Benj. Baylis February 9, 1790
John Love and Wm. Coultrough
stand as guardians.
Baylis, Samuel, of Nath. June 22, 1802
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.
Baylis, Scott Benj. June 1782
Ct. appts James Hannah as
guardian. Sec; James Walker and
James Homes.
Beavin, Baker (Burker) Charles Beavin 21 September 7, 1814 July 21, 1803
Father binds son to Cornelius Walker
to age 21 - slater and plasterer
Bell, Ann Perry October 28, 1800
APB chose Mary Bell as guardian.
Sec; Samuel Smith and Edward Pratt
Bell, John Boyd, James Lucky,
Rebecca Cochran October 28, 1800
Ct. appts Mary Bell as guardian. Sec;
Samuel Smith and Edward Pratt
Bell, John Boyd, James Lucky,
Rebecca, Cochran June 28, 1808
Ct. appts Thomas Jeffery as
guardian. Sec: John Stump and
Abraham Jarrett
Bell, Mary May 23, 1801
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
Bennet, Victor Philip Bennet April 14, 1802
Chose his father as guardian; Sec:
Isaac Whitoker and Asberry Taylor
Bennett, George 5 May 13, 1781 October 10, 1780
Ct. binds GB to John Bull -
blacksmith
Bennett, John 15 February 13 1781 Ct. binds JB to Nathan Little - farmer
Bennett, Joshua 11 July 15, 1783 February 28, 1783
Ct. binds JB to Wm. Boulster -
blacksmith
Bennett, Joshua 8 April 5, 1780 August 26, 1779
Ct. binds JB to James Drew to age
21 - farming
Berrey, Edward 6 May 1, 1785 April 12, 1785
Ct. binds EB to Winston Smith -
farming
Biddle, John Barton Richard (of Benj,) June 18, 1788
JBB chose Richard Biddle as
guardian. Ct. appt Richard Biddle as
guardian to RB. Sec; James Barton
and Abraham Jarrett
Biddle, Richard Benj. February 28, 1792
Chose John Barton Biddle as
guardian. Sec; Robt Clark and John
Scarf.
Billow, Jacob 4 April 1785 April 12, 1785
Ct. binds JB to Samuel Forwood and
his wife Sarah - farming
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Birkins, John 8 December 19, 1793 April 8, 1794
Ct. binds JB to Isaac Wilson; tanner
and currier.
Birkins, Martha 14 January 29, 1794 April 9, 1794 Ct. binds MB to Isaac Wilson
Blaney, Mary (dec'd) November 7, 1809
Ruth Weir and Anne St. Clair, heirs of
dec'd Recommend Abraham Weir as
adm.
Bond, Dennis May 16, 1809
Mary Bond, widow of dec'd.
Renunciation
Bond, Dr. John October 15, 1805
Application of Sarah Bond, guardian
of Susanna Bond to estimate value of
RE of dec'd Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bond, Jacob November 28, 1804
Dennis Bond and Ralph Bond, sons
of Jacob Bond (Ralph dec'd by this
date)
Bond, John 18 February 12, 1808 November 29, 1808
It binds JB to John Jackson to age 21
- house carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bond, Meriken September 18, 1804
Chose Wm Allen as his guardian,
Sec: John Hambleton, James McGaw
& Eben Allen Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bond, Meriken December 10, 1836
Merriken Bond of Cincinnati, OH
marriage Jane Bond daughter of late
Dennis Bond (Baltimore American)
Bond, Sarah June 4, 1805
Widow of ?, mother of Thomas E.
Bond. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bond, Susannah 13 June 31, 1804 October 9, 1804
Court appoints Sarah Bond as
guardian to her daughter. Sec: David
Lee & Thomas Richardson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Botts, Isael 15 October ll, 1803
Isael Botts chose James Botts as
guardian. Sec: ? Hughes & Isaac
Botts Book 2 (1800-1809)
Botts, William (alias Welch,
illegal) 17 2 July 1809 December 12, 1809
Court Binds William Botts to John W.
Crawford to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bowan, Benjamin 17 March 20, 1805 October 26, 1805
Father (Elisha Bowan) binds son to
Caldwell to age 21 - cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bowdey, John 15 July 1778 February 9, 1779
John Bowdey binds himself to Robert
Cord to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bowser, Samuel (illegitimate
child of color) 12 September 2, 1808
Court binds Samuel Bowser (Bawser)
to Richard Barnes (a waterman) to
age 21 - waterman Book 2 (1800-1809)
Boyle, Robert 17 November 16, 1783 April 13, 1784
Court binds Robert Boyle to James
Moore - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bradford, Bill Negro 9 August 11, 1801
Court binds Bill Bradford to John
Ellis, Sr., to ge 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bradford, Charles Negro 7 August 11, 1801
Court binds Charles Bradford to John
Ellis, Jr., to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bradford, Daniel Negro 10 November 3, 1803 April 3, 1804
Court binds Daniel Bradford to
freeborn Frown to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bradford, James Negro 5 June 8, 1802
Court binds James Bradford with
consent of mother, to Jaqmes
Madden until age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Bradford, Jane Mulatto 1 August 1774 August 26, 1774
Servant Of Freeborn Brown, Mother
of female child Abigail by a negro
slave. To serve Sarah Brown for an
additional 7 years. Minutes (1774-1788)
Bradford, Jenny Negro 4 June 8, 1802
Court binds Jenny Bradford with
consent of her mother to James
Madden and wife Comfort until age
16 - sew, spin and knit Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bradford, Joseph Negro 14 October 16, 1803 April 3, 1804
Court binds Joseph Bradford to
Freeborn Brown to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brady, Sarah 10 October 10, 1797
Court binds Sarah Brady to ?
Thompson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brayzer, Wm 16 March 1788 August 27, 1788
Bound with consent of father to Jacob
Lytle. Minutes (1774-1788)
Brewer, Charles F. James Brewer (Bruer) 21 November 10, 1821 July 15, 1809
Charles F. Bruer binds himself (with
consent of parents) to James Kirk to
age 21- weaver Book 2 (1800-1809)
Broaderick, Elizabeth 10 February 4, 1784 June 8, 1784
Court binds Elizabeth Broaderick to
james Mathers Book 1 (1777-1799)
Broaderick, Elizabeth August 9, 1785
Court binds Elizabeth Broaderick to
Johannah, widow of James Mather Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brooks, Thomas 7 January 8, 1780 April 11, 1780
Court binds Thomas Brooks (with
consent of mother) to Henry Thomas
to age 21 - farming and plough
making Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brooks, Thomas 14 January 1, 1786 October 24, 1786
Court binds Thomas Brooks to
Charles Buskin - nail maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brown, Aquila 8 February 6, 1791 August 11, 1801
Court appoints Susanna Brown as
guardian. Sec: Hosea Barnes and
Joshua Wood
Brown, Ezra (deceased) April 24, 1804
Hannah Brown, widow, and her
father, Jesse Pickering, of Little
Britton Township, PA Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brown, Garret 10 January 26, 1800 February 11, 1800
Court binds Garret Brown to John
Mitchell - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brown, George Absilom Brown 15 October 1774 Decemeber 21, 1774
Bound (w/ consent of mother
Margaret Lanpbell) To Andrew
Wilson to age 21-Tanning &
Shoemaking. Minutes (1774-1788)
Brown, John August 11, 1809
Thomas Brown, brother of deceased
John Brown - renunceation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brown, John October 13, 1795
Children of Joshua Brown, deceased.
Court appoints mother, mary Brown
as guardian. Sec: James Wetherall
and Henry Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brown, Joshua December 8, 1789
Mary Brown, widow of Joshua Brown
deceased Book 1 (1777-1799)
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Brown, Mary 14 August 11, 1801
Court appoints Susanna Brown as
guardian. Sec: Hosea Barnes and
Joshua Wood Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brown, Mary Ann October 13, 1795
Children of Joshua Brown, deceased.
Court appoints mother, mary Brown
as guardian. Sec: James Wetherall
and Henry Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brown, Thomas February 17, 1808
James Brown and Wm. Brown,
brothers of deceased Thomas Brown,
renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brown, William 8 Apr 12. 1793 August 11, 1801
Court appoints Susanna Brown as
guardian. Sec: Hosea Barnes and
Joshua Wood Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brown, William 14 October 11, 1809
Court binds William Brown (with
consent of mother) to James
Greenfield to age 21 - house
carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Browne, Jessee 3 December 1, 1794 August 12, 1794
Court binds Jessee Browne to David
Maulsby - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Browne, John Thomas August 12, 1783
John Thomas Browne chose Joshua
Brown as guardian. Sec: Samuel
Groom Osborn and Wm. Osborn Book 1 (1777-1799)
Browne, John Thomas February 10, 1784
John Thomas Browne brother of
Joshua Book 1 (1777-1799)
Browning, Martha 6 Jan 1 1797 August 23 1803
Court appoints Wm. Lester as
guardian. Sec. Samuel Webster (of
Richard) and JohnSmith (tanner) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brownley, Catharine August 13, 1799
Court appoints Catharine Brownley
as guardian. Sec. Thos. Jeffery and
Dr. John Archer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brownley, James
heir of Joseph Brownley,
dec'd January 10, 1804
Catherine Brownley, resigned
guardianship. Court appoints Dr.
Joseph Brownley as guardian. Sec:
Thomas Jeffrey and Wm. Smith (of
Samuel) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brownley, James August 13, 1799
Court appoints Catharine Brownley
as guardian. Sec. Thos. Jeffery and
Dr. John Archer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Brownley, John
heir of Joseph Brownley,
dec'd January 10, 1804
Catherine Brownley, resigned
guardianship. Court appoints Dr.
Joseph Brownley as guardian. Sec:
Thomas Jeffrey and Wm. Smith (of
Samuel) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Brownley, John August 13, 1799
Court appoints Catharine Brownley
as guardian. Sec. Thos. Jeffery and
Dr. John Archer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bruer, Charles F. James Bruer (Brewer) 21 November 10, 1821 July 15, 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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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Brusebanks, Benj. 7 April 24, 1805 April 8, 1806
Court binds Benj. Brusebanks
(w/consent of mother) to Thomas
Sampson to age 21 - weaver Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bryan, John Sarah Bryan 8 September 15, 1784
Apprenticed to Thomas Elliott-
farming Minutes (1774-1788)
Bryan, Sarah 7 July 15 1777 April 22, 1785
Court binds Sarah Bryan to John
Forwood, Sr. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bryarley, Faithful 15 27 Mar 1788 February 14, 1804
Chose Margaret Bryarley as
guardian. Sec: James Thompson
and Andrew Howlett (of James) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bryarly, Isbal 13 July 10, 1790 February 14, 1804
Chose Margaret Bryarly as guardian.
Sec. James Thompson and Andrew
Howlett (of Jas.) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bryarly, Samuel 17 March 15 1786 February 14, 1804
Chose Margaret Bryarly as guardian.
Sec. James Thompson and Andrew
Howlett (of Jas.) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bryerly, Thomas John Bryerly 14 June 8, 1784
Chose his mother Ann Bryerly as
guardian. Sec. Henry and Robert
Bryerly. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, Ann February 28, 1795
Court appointments Richard Ruff as
guardian. Sec. Henry Waters and
Wm. Bull Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, Bennett John Bull 5 June 1801 October 14, 1806
Court appoints Sarah Bull guardian.
Sec. Marg't Love and Bennett Love Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bull, Edmond John Bull 14 June 22, 1793 November 24, 1807
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
Court appoints Sarah Bull guardian.
Sec. Marg't Love and Bennett Love Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bull, Edmond (dec'd) June 7, 1779 Susanna Bull, Executrix Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, Jacob John Bull 16 October 13 1774 October 7, 1790
Chose Henry ruff as guardian. Sec.
John Dallam and John Bull Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, John 16 February 16, 1790 August 19, 1806
Court appoints John Bull (with
consent of mother) to Elisha Bull
toage 21 - millwright Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bull, John 16 December 1, 1769 June 14, 1785
Court binds John Bull (with consent
of mother) to Isaiah Balderson -
cartwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, Walter August 27, 1805 Brother of Elisha Bull, deposition Book 2 (1800-1809)
Bull, William July 26, 1794
William Bull received part of money
due from his guardian Henry Ruff. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, William John Bull December 8, 1789
Chose Henry Ruff, farmer, as
guardian. Sec: henry Watters, Sr.,
and Richd Ruff Book 1 (1777-1799)
Bull, Wm. John Bull 9 February 1797 October 14, 1806
Court appoints Sarah Bull guardian.
Sec. Marg't Love and Bennett Love Book 2 (1800-1809)
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Burk, Margaret 8 March 26, 1795 February 10, 1803
James Burk binds daughter to
Thomas Barnett to age 16 -
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 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Burkin, Isaac Charles Burkin September 8, 1781 March 11, 1796
Isaac Burkin binds himself (with
consent of his mother Eleanor
Burkin) to John Forwood - farming
and nailor's trade Book 1 (1777-1799)
Burkins, Jacob 17 March 1787 December 18, 1804
Court binds Jacob Burkins to Thomas
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 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Byard, James 21 October 1, 1787 January 28, 1804
James Byard binds himself (with
consent of father, James Byard, to
William Cranan to age 21 (5 years) -
cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cain, Jane 10 January 1792 May 26, 1801
Court appoints Elizabeth Cain as
guardian. Sec. John Guiton and
Jason Moore Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cain, John 18 April 17 1778 December 13, 1796
Court binds John Cain to Joshua
Husband - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Calteralage, Ephraim 12 18 day 1788 January 14, 1800
Court binds Ephraim Calteralage to
James Billingslea Book 1 (1777-1799)
Campbell, Benj 14 July 20, 1776 October 12, 1790
Chose Wm. Salde (of Eziekel) as
guardian. Sec. Eziekel Saled and
Lemuel Howard (heir of James
Campbell?) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Campbell, William 13 February 14, 1781
Court binds William Campbell to
James Moore - tanner and shoe
maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Campbell, William 12 October 1, 1767 April 11, 1780
Court binds William Campbell to
James Giles to age 21 - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Carman, David 17 September 8, 1805
Court binds David Carman (with
consent of father, Andrew Carnan) to
Amos McComas - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Carson, John 11 February 18, 1796 November 24, 1807
Court binds John Carson to Nathan
Dean to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809)
Carson, Joseph 11 February 18, 1796 March 3, 1807
Court binds Joseph Carson to
Samuel Dean to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809)
Carter, William 16 February 16, 1789 February 11, 1806
Court binds William Carter to Josias
Scott McComas to age 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Chamberlain, John Hethcot 11 November 17, 1772 April 13, 1784
Court binds John Hethcot Chamerlin
to Moses Dillon - stonemason Book 1 (1777-1799)
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Chance, Charity 4 June 1, 1798 June 15, 1802
Court binds Charity Chance to Daniel
Norris and wife, Catharine to age 16 -
apprentice (mulatto) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Chanel, Charity 4 June 1, 1798 June 26, 1804
Court binds Charity Chance to Henry
Woolsey to age 16 - spinning, knitting
and sewing (mulatto) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Chapple, Elizabeth 3 June 1800
Court binds Elizabeth Chapple to
James St. Clair to age 16 - sewing
and knitting Book 2 (1800-1809)
Chauncey, John John Chauncey? 19 October 22, 1790 November 7, 1809
Court appoints Henry Vansickle as
guardian. Sec. Aquila Nelson and
Garrett Chauncey Book 2 (1800-1809)
Chauncey, Nestor John Chauncey? 16 March 21, 1793 November 7, 1809
Court appoints Garrett Chauncey as
guardian. Sec. Aquila Nelson and
Henry Vansickle Book 2 (1800-1809)
Chew, Joshua 14 April 24, 1771 June 14, 1785
Court binds Joshua Chew to Dr.
Jacob Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Chew, Thomas S. January 28, 1805
Deceased - brothers and sisters:
James Lee Morgan, Thomas S.
Chew, Edward Morgan, John
Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809)
Clark, Eliz June 1779 June 24, 1779
Ignatius Wheeler, Jr. (master) add 6
months for running away. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Clark, Jane Mary Clark 7 January 1776 November 29, 1775
Bound (w/ consent of mother) to Robi
& Isabel Jeffery to age 16. Minutes (1774-1788)
Clark, Jane 6 March 1, 1775 August 24, 1780
Court binds Jane Clark to Charles
Bevard to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cline, Sarah 6 March 1791 April 11 1797
Court binds Sarah Cline to James
Fulton Book 1 (1777-1799)
Coale, Charles 13 December 12, 1805
Court binds Charles Coale to
Thomas Jensey to age 21 - farming
(Negro, parents dead) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Coale, Frederick 14 April 26, 1796
Court binds Frederick Coale to Geo.
Gallion - mercantile business Book 1 (1777-1799)
Coaleman, Catherine Michail Cooleman March 1779 March 26, 1779
Michial Cooleman, soldier in CA,
Edward Norwoods Co, 4th MD. Reg. -
wf pray allowance for her child. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cole, Geo. Wash. 9 February 28, 1800
Father, London Cole (free negro)
binds son to James Poteet to age 21 -
farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Coley, Danby 2-7-15 August 9, 1808
Court binds Danby Coley (with
consent of mother, Judy Coley
(negro) to James Thompson to age
21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Collins, Edward Cantwell 10 December 1, 1769 September 7, 1778
Court binds Edward Cantwell Collins
to Thomas Ayres to age 21 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Collins, Edward Cantwell 11 October 10, 1780
Court binds Edward Collins to John
Collins to age 21 (son of Wm Collins) Book 1 (1777-1799)
10
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Collins, Hannah 9 October 10, 1780
Court binds Hannah Collins to John
Collins to age 16 (daughter of Wm.
Collins. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Collins, Harriett 16 May 31, 1799 April 19, 1804
Mother (Ann Collins) binds daughter
to John and Margaret Douglas to age
16 - housework Book 2 (1800-1809)
Collins, John 21 July 1, 1795 April 19, 1804
Mother (Ann Collins) binds son to
John Douglas to age 21 - weaving Book 2 (1800-1809)
Colman, Lunnon 8 March 5, 1803
Lunnon Colman binds himself to
Joshua Green - farmer for 13 years
with consent of father (David Colman) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Combest, Cyres 13 Mary 5, 1793 June 24, 1806
James White takes Cyres Combest
as apprentice to age 21 - cartwright
Conn, Thomas June 11, 1805
Arnold and Jane Rush, heirs of
deceased - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Contlin, David 15 January 1765 December 12, 1797
Court binds David Contlin to John
Michael - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cook, John 16 March 1, 1762 August 26, 1779
Court binds John Cook to Gilbert
Jones to age 21 - cabinet joyner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cook, Samuel 21 December 31, 1798 March 19, 1806
Father, Samuel Cook, binds son to
Enos West to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley Corbin 8 August 1799 July 19, 1808
Court appoints James Stephenson
(upon recommendation of Sarah
Cooley, mother) as guardian Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley Corbin 8 August 1799 Augusut 9, 1808
Heirs of John Cooley (?). Sec: Wm.
Stephenson and Zepheniah Bayless Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley, Daniel 18 March 24, 1790 July 19, 1808
Court appoints James Stephenson
(upon recommendation of Sarah
Cooley, mother) as guardian Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley, Daniel 18 March 24, 1790 Augusut 9, 1808
Heirs of John Cooley (?). Sec: Wm.
Stephenson and Zepheniah Bayless Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley, Lawson 6 Novembver 1801 July 19, 1808
Court appoints James Stephenson
(upon recommendation of Sarah
Cooley, mother) as guardian Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley, Lawson 6 Novembver 1801 Augusut 9, 1808
Heirs of John Cooley (?). Sec: Wm.
Stephenson and Zepheniah Bayless Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley, Sarah Ann 3 May 1805 July 19, 1808
Court appoints James Stephenson
(upon recommendation of Sarah
Cooley, mother) as guardian Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cooley, Sarah Ann 3 May 1805 Augusut 9, 1808
Heirs of John Cooley (?). Sec: Wm.
Stephenson and Zepheniah Bayless Book 2 (1800-1809)
Coop, Richard 16 April 23, 1764 April 11, 1780
Court binds Richard Coop with
consent of his father, to Matthew
McRlahaney (?) to age 21 - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
11
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Cooper, Alexander 21 1791 December 1, 1808
Alexander Cooper binds himself (with
consent of his father) to John
Hawkins to age 21 - cartwright or
wagon maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Copeland, John June 9, 1795
John Copeland chose George
Patterson as guardian. Sec. Thomas
Hall and James Lytle Book 1 (1777-1799)
Copeland, Sarah October 13, 1795
Valuation of Sarah Copeland's share
of father's (George Copeland,
deceased) estate Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cord, Amos, Sr. March 8, 1803
Amos Cord, one of the heirs of Amos
Cord, Sr., renounce all claims Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cord, Amos, Sr. March 8, 1803
Martha Cord, widow of Amos Cord,
Sr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cotiall, William 17 February 9, 1784 April 14, 1801
Court binds William Cotiall to James
Fullerton to age 21 - boat and
shoemaking Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cottrall, Ephraim 16 March 12, 1787 January 24, 1804
Released from apprenticeship to
James Billingslea (2nd Tuesday in
January 1800) cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cottrall, Ephraim 16 March 12, 1787 January 24, 1804
Court binds Ephriam Cottrall to
James Fullerton to age 21 - cord
winding (boat and shoemaking) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cotts, Samuel 15-9-13 May 13, 1807
Court binds Samuel Cotts (orphan) to
husband and Coale to age 21 -
tanner and currier Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cotts, Sarah 10-7-19 May 30, 1807
Court binds Sarah Cotts (orphan) to
Skipwith Coale to age 16 - spin, knit
and sew Book 2 (1800-1809)
Courtney, Ann Maria 8 March 13, 1793 August 11, 1801
Court appoints Richard M. Taylor as
guardian. Sec. Gariel Mitchell and
Wm. Arnold Book 2 (1800-1809)
Courtney, Hollis 4 July 21, 1797 August 11, 1801
Court appoints Richard M. Taylor as
guardian. Sec. Gariel Mitchell and
Wm. Arnold Book 2 (1800-1809)
Cowan, Elinor Mark Cowan 10 January 1775 August 23, 1775
Bound (w/ consent of mother Elig.
Bronan) to Wm & Rebecca
godsgrace (?) for 4 1/2 years. Minutes (1774-1788)
Cowan, James 14 August 1, 1782 January 1796
Court binds James Cowan to
Thomas Cowan - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cradock, Edmund 17 September 10, 1765 October 1782
Court binds Edmunc Cradock to
Patrixck Finnagen - cooper's trade Book 1 (1777-1799)
Crawford, John 16 July 15, 1770 February 20, 1787
Court binds John Crawford to James
Walker - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Crawford, Thomas 15 November 19, 1780 January 1796
Court binds Thomas Crawford to
Michael Mathers - hatter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Creige, John Herman 14 October 14, 1806
Court binds John Herman Creige to
George Robinson (of Joseph) to age
21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Creil, Samuel 17-16 March 20, 1798
Court binds Samuel Creil to Wm
Atreill - cordwainer Book 1 (1777-1799)
12
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Crews, John 6 October 1, 1780 March 7, 1786
Court binds John Crews (with
consent of mother) to Michael
Denney - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Criswell, Wm (illegitimate) 4 February 1, 1801 January 7, 1806
Court binds Wm Criswell (with
consent of his mother) to John
Hanway to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Crosbay, Samuel 14 March 3, 1770 August 17, 1784
binds Samuel Crosbay (with consent
of mother) to Patrick Finegan -
cooper Book 1 (1777-1799)
Crosby, Eliz Richard March 1777 March 26, 1777
Bound by father & Abraham Huff for 5
years & cooper. Minutes (1774-1788)
Crosby, George March 1778 March 26, 1778
Soldier in continental army applie for
allowance for wife & children. Minutes (1774-1788)
Crosby, Henry 13 March 8, 1772 August 9, 1785
Court binds Henry Crosby to Edward
Conn (with consent of mother) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Crosby, Richard March 1778 March 26, 1778
John James (master) petition for
runaway leme - add 6 months. Minutes (1774-1788)
Crossmore, Phoebe October 28, 1800
Phoebe Crossmore chose William
Lee as guardian. Sed: David Lee
and Mahlon Spencer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Crossmore, William October 28, 1800
Court appoints William Lee as
guardian. Sec: David Lee and
Mahlon Spencer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Crow, John 13 March 27, 1765 August 21, 1778
Court binds John Crow to James O.
Daniel to age 21 - farmer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Cunningham, Joshua 10 August 9, 1785
Court binds Joshua Cunningham to
Henry Ruff - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Currie, Amos Illegitimate 12 February 28, 1795 January 7, 1808
Court binds Amos Currie (with
consent of mother) to Baines Cox to
age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Curry, Amos
Illegitimate son of Ann
Curry
12 yrs 1/2
mon June 10, 1805
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 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Daugherty, George April 12, 1791
Margaret Wheeler, widow of
deceased George Daugherty Book 1 (1777-1799)
Daugherty, John
Heir of George Daughtery,
deceased April 12, 1791
Chose Benjamin Brusebanks as
guardian. Sec. Norris Lester and
Wm. Lester Book 1 (1777-1799)
Daugherty, Joseph 16 August 28, 1788 Bound to Jacob Aldredge - mailer Minutes (1774-1788)
Daugherty, Martha 4 May 15, 1792 March 15, 1796
Court binds Martha Daugherty to
John Reardon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Davis, Abraham 10 August 7, 1774 February 8, 1785
Court binds Abraham Davis to David
lee - miller Book 1 (1777-1799)
Davis, George 7 August 1788 August 27, 1788
Bount to Naitaniel Wiley .Jr.
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
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Davis, Jessee 15 April 20, 1765 February 8, 1785
Court binds Jessee Davis to Thomas
Wilson - cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Davis, Jessee 16 January, 1789 April 23, 1805
Amos Davis resigned mastership.
Court binds Jessee Davis to Stump &
Price to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809)
Deaver, Aquilla August 17, 1802
James Deaver, guardian to Aquila
Deaver, offerred John Doran and
Hugh Bankhead as securities in
place of James Rampley and Wm.
Gilbson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Deaver, Aquilla April 5, 1802
Chose his father, John Deaver, as
guardian. Sec: James Rampley and
Wm. Gibson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Deaver, Aquilla October 13, 1798
Son of James Deaver and grandson
of Richard Deaver, deceased, court
appoints John Street as guardian.
Sec: John Doran and James
Montgomery Book 1 (1777-1799)
Deaver, Aquilla January 12, 1803
Son of James. James Deaver,
guardian appraisal of estate. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Deaver, Rachel 12 August 24, 1780
Court binds Rachel Deaver to Henry
Ruff to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Deaver, Thomas 15 September 1765 February 13, 1781
Court binds Thomas Deaver to
Joseph Rose (farmer) - house
carpenter and joyner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Debrular, Benjamin 14 October 1, 1788 August 9, 1803
Court binds Benjamin Debrular to
Ephraim Swart to age 21 - waggon
and cart maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Debrular, Benjamin 14 February 8, 1803
Son of James, chose Jesse Taylor as
guardian. Sec. James Witherall and
Wm. Duffy Book 2 (1800-1809)
Debrular, Cordelia 9 June 15 1802
Daughter of James, court appoints
John roberts guardian - Sec: Henry
Wetherall and Charles Hepkins Book 2 (1800-1809)
Debrular, Elizabeth Greenfield September 19, 1796
Court appoints James Debrular as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Debrular, Jr.,
and John Baker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Debrular, Jacob 10 March 29, 1770 April 11, 1780
Court binds Jacob Debrular (with
consent of mother) to Benjamin
Harbert to age 21 - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799)
Debrular, James 17 April 11, 1797
Court binds James Debrular to
James Billinglea - cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Debrular, James December 13, 1796
Chose James Duly as guardian. Sec:
Benj. Carroll Book 1 (1777-1799)
Debrular, James April 11, 1797
Chose Uncle James Debrular as
guardian. Sec: Nicholas Horner and
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)
14
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Debrular, Sarah September 19, 1796
Court appoints James Debrular as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Debrular, Jr.,
and John Baker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Demmit, James August 24, 1774
Sam. Doalman (servant) discharge
from his apprentice ship to Daniel
Durben. Minutes (1774-1788)
Dempsey, Eliza 5 August 15, 1798 June 12, 1804
Court binds Eliza Dempsey to Enos
West to age 16 - spin, knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dempsey, Isaac 14 August 15, 1803 June 12, 1804
Court binds Isaac Dempsey to
Thomas West to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dever, Sarah
8 yrs, 7
mos October 3, 1805
Mother binds daughter to Mary
Willson for 7 years and 5 months -
weaver Book 2 (1800-1809)
Diggins, Edward Frances Waits 11 March 1775 August 24, 1775
Bound ( having no parents to be
found) to John to age 21 farming. Minutes (1774-1788)
Dillen, Aaron 11 April 1, 1778 October 15, 1799
Court binds Aaron Dillen to Wm.
Michael - tailer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dines, Chambers 17 May 15, 1768 June 14, 1785
Court binds Chambers to John Norris
- cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ditto, Abraham 11-7-26 December 9, 1805
Court binds Abraham Ditto (withy
consent of mother) to Joseph
Wiggins to age 21 - cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Divzans, William 14 April 4, 1771 June 14, 1788
Court binds William Divzans (with
consent of father) to John Howard -
taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dixon, John 14 March 22, 1798
Apprenticed to John Moore until age
21 - tanner Minutes (1774-1788)
Dixson, John 10 May 10, 1784 April 8, 1794
Court binds John Dixson to John
Norton - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dobbins, John 14 September 4, 1780 December 9, 1794
Court binds John Dobbins to Joseph
Saunders - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dobbins, William 13 March 13, 1772 June 14, 1785
Court binds William Dobbins (with
consent of father) to Aquilla Norris -
shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Doeby, Charles 7 December 25, 1777 April 12, 1785
Reputed father is Charles Burkin.
Court binds Charles Doeby (with
consent of reputed father) to Jacob
Bqalderson - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Doffin, John 12 April 8, 1794
Court binds John Doffin to Robert
Shaw - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Donaho, James Thompson 14 January 2, 1793 August 11, 1807
Court binds James Thompson (with
consent of father) to Parker Gilbert to
age 21 - tailor Book 2 (1800-1809)
Donaho, William Henry 7 December 22, 1799 August 11, 1807
Court binds William Henry Donaho
(with consent of father) to Amos
gilbert to age 21 - boot and shoe
making Book 2 (1800-1809)
Donoho, James December 13, 1809
Son of Daniel, court binds James
Donoho to Bennett Taylor to age 21 Book 2 (1800-1809)
15
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Dooley, James 15 February 1773 August, 26 1774
Bound to his own consent (no living
parent) to Samuel Duly to age 21 -
Carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
Dooley, William 17 January 10, 1763 August 1780
Court binds William Dooley to James
Carroll, Jr., to age 21 - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dooley, Wm November 26, 1778
Eliz, Buice (mestiess) add 2 months
for lase born child Minutes (1774-1788)
Doolman, Samuel Aguilla Duly & Eliz. Carroll 16 October 1773 August 26, 1774
Bound (w/ consent of mother) to
Samuel Duly to age 21- carpenter. Minutes (1774-1788)
Doozans, Abrqaham 18 November 3, 1762 November 30, 1780
Court binds Abraham Doozans (with
consent of father) to Henry ruff -
tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Doran, Margaret August 9, 1791
Chose John Doran as guardian. Sec:
Patrick Doran and james
Clendernnon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Doran, Phillip August 9, 1791
Chose John Doran as guardian. Sec:
Patrick Doran and james
Clendernnon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dorney, Stephen Illegitimate 16 February 18, 1800 March 18, 1806
Court binds Stephen Dorney (with
consent of mother) to timothy Keen to
age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dorsey, Greenberry November 9, 1807
Greenberry Dorsey, son of deceased
Greenberry, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dorsey, Greenberry, Jr. 18 June 1788 April 14, 1807
Court appoints John Wallis, Jr., of
Baltimore County, guardian. Sec:
George Patterson and Joseph
Robinson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dorsey, Henry 17 November 13, 1791 January 8, 1809
Henry Dorsey (son of Matthew) binds
himself (with consent of father) to
David Maulsby to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dorsey, John 21 1 March 1778 February 28, 1795
Reputed father is Charles Burkin.
Court binds Charles Doeby (with
consent of reputed father) to Jacob
Bqalderson - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dorsey, Sarah January 1796
Chose William Morris as guardian.
Sec. Isaac Webster and Daniel
Robinson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dorsey, William Woodland 10 March 30, 1776 October 24, 1786
Court binds William Woodland
Dorsey to Alexander Cowan Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dove, Elezabeth June 1779
Applies to have deca husbands
estate land off. Minutes (1774-1788)
Drew, Aquila 13 June 1790 April 12 1803
Court binds John and Priscilla Cole
as guardians. Sec: George
Chauncey and Aquila Nelson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Drew, Aquila June 26, 1804
John Coale and Priscilla Coale,
guardians, request appraisal of real
estate of Anthony Drew Book 2 (1800-1809)
Drew, Aquila June 25, 1804
John Coale and Priscilla Coale,
guardians, request appraisal of real
estate of Anthony Drew Book 2 (1800-1809)
16
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Drew, Bennet 12 June 17, 1790 April 12, 1803
Court Appoints John and Priscilla
Cole as guardian. Sec: George
Chauncey and Squila Nelson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Drew, Bennett June 26, 1804
John Coale and Priscilla Coale,
guardians, request appraisal of real
estate of Anthony Drew Book 1 (1777-1799)
Dulany, Isaac 18 March 18, 1778 January 1796
Court binds Isaac Dulany to Joseph
Everest Book 1 (1777-1799)
Durbin, Margt
16 &
6months August 27, 1776
Bound to Bennett Barnes to age 21 -
carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
Durbin, Thos April 1788 September 16, 1788
Bound w/ consent of father to
Obediah Psitchard - blacksmith Minutes (1774-1788)
Durham, Amelia 8 November 1797 December 24, 1805
Court appoints John Denbow as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Denbow and
Nathaniel Grafton. Heir of Elijah
Durham? Book 2 (1800-1809)
Durham, Joe June 25, 1799
Chose Thomas Durham as guardian.
Sec: Loyd Durham and Alex Young Book 1 (1777-1799)
Durham, Mahalah 10 November 1795 December 24, 1805
Court appoints John Denbow as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Denbow and
Nathaniel Grafton. Heir of Elijah
Durham? Book 2 (1800-1809)
Dutton, John 18 November 9, 1786 February 12, 1805
Court appoints Aquila Norris as
guardian. Sec: John Durron and
Rhesa (?) Norris Book 2 (1800-1809)
Eagon, Clementine March 2, 1784
Court appoints Wm. Hitchcock as
guardian. Sec: Asel Hitchcock and
Capt. Charles Baker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Eagon, Mary March 2, 1784
Court appoints Wm. Hitchcock as
guardian. Sec: Asel Hitchcock and
Capt. Charles Baker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Eagon, Samson August 12, 1781
Chose Abraham Reese as guardian.
Sec: John Mahanan and Gregory
Barns Book 1 (1777-1799)
Eagon, Samson January 12, 1782
Widow of deceased, Samson Eagon,
inter-married with Thomas James.
Solomon Eagon, son and heir of
deceased Book 1 (1777-1799)
Eagon, Samson March 2, 1784
Court appoints Wm. Hitchcock as
guardian. Sec: Asel Hitchcock and
Capt. Charles Baker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Eagon, Sarah March 2, 1784
Court appoints Wm. Hitchcock as
guardian. Sec: Asel Hitchcock and
Capt. Charles Baker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Edgcoth, Adam 16 October 1, 1768 April 12, 1785
Court binds Adam Edgcoth to Kidd
Moriel (?) - house carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Edger, William 14 September 20, 1790 August 14, 1804
Court appoints Andrew McAdow as
guardian. Sec: Alexander Young and
John Kean Book 2 (1800-1809)
Edwards, Edmund 16 February 12, 1765 August 12, 1781
Court binds Edmund Edwards to
Moses Dillon - stone mason Book 1 (1777-1799)
17
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Edwards, Thomas December 6,1778
SE, of Edward Evans, soldier in Cont.
Army, 4th Md Reg, applies for
allowance for her, female child 2yrs &
male child 2months. Minutes (1774-1788)
Elliot, Rebecca 7 October 9, 1781
Court binds Rebecca Elliot to
Nicholas and Sarah Poor (?) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ely, John 18 February 6, 1766 February 8, 1785
Court binds John Ely to James
Reardon - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Evans , Sophia 17 August 28, 1776
Bound ( w/ consent of mother) to
Robt Brierly to age 21-blacksmith Minutes (1774-1788)
Evath, Elizabeth 8 May 1, 1801 May 24, 1809
Her father, Richard Evath, binds her
to John Scarborough, Jr., to age 16 -
sew, knit, housework Book 2 (1800-1809)
Evath, Jane 10 Mar 13, 1799 May 24, 1809
Her father, Richard Evath, binds her
to James Howlett to age 16 - sew,
knit, housework Book 2 (1800-1809)
Evatt, John August 12, 1794
Court approves John Evatt as
guardian to his son John Evatt, one
of the heirs of Wm. Evatt, deceased.
Sec: James Barnett and James
Fisher Book 1 (1777-1799)
Everett, William 16 January 1, 1790 March 18, 1806
Court binds William Everett (with
consent of his mother) to Richard
Ashton to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Everist, Clarisa 2 February 1805 January 12, 1808
Court appoints Clarisa Everist as
guardian. Sec: James Taylor and
Benjamine Everist
Everist, Francis Standish 11 August 1796 January 12, 1808
Court appoints Clarisa Everist as
guardian. Sec: James Taylor and
Benjamine Everist Book 2 (1800-1809)
Everist, Henry Austin September 13, 1796
Court appoints Jacob Green as
guardian. Sec: Greenberry Dorsey
and Frisby Dorsey Book 1 (1777-1799)
Everist, John Swann 4 October 1803 January 12, 1808
Court appoints Clarisa Everist as
guardian. Sec: James Taylor and
Benjamine Everist Book 2 (1800-1809)
Everist, Joseph June 28, 1798
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
Joseph Everist Book 1 (1777-1799)
Everist, Mary Ann 9 September 1798 January 12, 1808
Court appoints Clarisa Everist as
guardian. Sec: James Taylor and
Benjamine Everist Book 2 (1800-1809)
Everist, Samuel September 13, 1796
Chose Jacob Greenfield as guardian.
Sec: Greenberry Dorsey and Frisby
Dorsey. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Evins, Edward 14 June 6, 1786 February 11, 1800
Court binds Edward Evins to Amos
Osborn - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
18
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Ewing, Lawson November 25, 1896
Lawson Ewsing, widower and son of
Wm.) married Lizzie (Walker)
McKendless, daughter of Robert
Walker and widow of James
McKendless
Fagg, Benjamin 8 June 6, 1798 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)
Fagg, John 12 February1797 April 11, 1809
Court binds John Fagg to Joshua
Husbands to age 21 - tanning and
currying Book 2 (1800-1809)
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)
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
Court binds John Fisher (with
consent of his mother) to James
Cooper to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Fisher, John 16 December 2, 1764 June 1780
Court binds John Fisher to James
Walker to age 21 - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Flaharty, Hannah 11 October 14, 1793 June 18, 1805
Court binds Hannah Flaharty
(orphan) to Zenes Hughes to age 16 -
spinning, knitting and sewing Book 2 (1800-1809)
Flaharty, John 14 June 1, 1791 June 18, 1805
Court binds John Flaharty to Zenis
Hughes to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Flow, William son of William Flow July 15, 1800
William Flow binds himself to Isaac
Towson for 5 years and 11 months -
cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ford, Dorothy September 5, 1804
Widow of James Hudson,
renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ford, Michael 6 September 9, 1774 April 11, 1780
Court finds Michael Ford to Robert
Criswell to age 21 - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Forwood, Elizabeth deceased June 19, 1809
Ebenezer Forwood, Sarah Forwood
and John Forwood children of
deceased, Elizabeth Forwood, -
renunciation - recommend Barnett
Johnson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Forwood, John Elizabeth Forwood 16 July 11, 1789 December 10, 1805
Court binds John Forwood (with
consent of mother) to George Smith
to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Forwood, Jonathan 16 June 20, 1792 April 11, 1809
Court binds Jonathan Forwood to
Joshua Husbands to age 21 - tanning
and currying Book 2 (1800-1809)
19
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
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)
Forwood, Mary August 12, 1788
Chose Samuel Forwood as guardian.
Sec. Barnard Preston, Sr., and
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. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gallion, James deceased January 17, 1809
Philazanna Howard, widow of James
Gallion, and wife of Levi Howaqrd
renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gallion, John James Gallion October 28, 1783
Court appoints Nathan Gallion as
guardian. Sec. Thaomas Johnson
and John Caplon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Garret, Lawson June 14, 1796
Court appoints Martin Taylor Gilbert
as guardian. Sec. Thos. Hall and
Benj. Preston Book 1 (1777-1799)
Garrett, Amos 16 July 22, 1764 November 30, 1780
Court binds Amos Garrett to
Jonathan Jenkins - making spinning
wheels Book 1 (1777-1799)
Garrett, Levy 5 1/4 June 21, 1800 June 21, 1800
Court binds Levy Garrett to James
Anderson to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Garrettson, Benjamin Edward Garrettson December 8, 1778
Chose their brother, Garrett
Garrettson as guardian. Sec: John
Ruff and Henry Vanseckle Book 1 (1777-1799)
Garrettson, Garrett deceased June 14, 1808
Sarah (Gallion) Garrettson - daughter
of deceased - renunciation
Garrettson, Garrett deceased June 14, 1808
Susanna Garrettson - widow of
deceased, Garrett Garrettson -
renunciation
Garrettson, George deceased December 9, 1807
Susanna Garrettson widos of
deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Garrettson, James Edward Garrettson December 8, 1778
Chose their brother, Garrett
Garrettson as guardian. Sec: John
Ruff and Henry Vanseckle Book 1 (1777-1799)
Garrettson, Martha deceased June 9, 1789
Distribution of estate: Mr. Josiah Hall
(for his wife's share). Dr. Elijah Davis
(for his wife's share). Miss Elizabeth
Garrettson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Garrettson, Sarah June 14, 1808
Daughter of deceased Garrett
Garrettson, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Garrettson, Susanna June 14, 1808
Daughter of deceased Garrett
Garrettson, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Giberson, Hetty 16 Prob. Nov. 1793 Mar 18, 1802
Binds herself (with consent of mother,
Hannah) or 7 years and 8 mos to
John Rouse and his wife -
housewifery Book 2 (1800-1809)
20
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Gilbert, Ann Martha
10
months
on August
4, 1802 August 10, 1802
Court appoints Parker Gilbert, Jr.,
guardian to hi daughter. Sec:
Jamdes Hughes and Richard Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Ann Martha 7 October 4, 1801 August 8, 1809
Court appoints Richard Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Gabriel Mitchell and
Benj. Everest. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Charles heir of Charles Gilbert? June 25, 1799
Chose Thomas Hall as guardian.
Sec: Wm. And John Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gilbert, Charles deceased June 4, 1805
Martha Gilbert, daughter Elizabeth
Gilbert, widow - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Clemency 15 October 5, 1788 November 27, 1804
Court appoints Charles Gilbert (of
Michl) as guardian. Sec: John Clark
and Joseph Worthington Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Clemmency Hughes 10 June 25, 1799
Court appoints Thomas Hall as
guardian. Sec: Wm. And John Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gilbert, Elizabeth 8 June 25, 1799
Court appoints Thomas Hall as
guardian. Sec: Wm. And John Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gilbert, Elizabeth 12 December 12, 1791 November 27, 1804
Court appoints Charles Gilbert (of
Michl) as guardian. Sec: John Clark
and Joseph Worthington Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Elizabeth 11 March 14, 1809
Came into court to have guardian
appointed Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, George Thomas 8 February 28, 1797 August 13, 1805
Court appoints Parker Gilbert (of
Parker) as guardian. Sec. Charles
Gilbert, Sr., and Richard Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, George Thomas 10 February 28 1797 March 21, 1805
Court appoints Parker Gilbert, Sr., as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Mitchell and
Parker Gilbert, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Gideon 16 May 29, 1769 June 14, 1785
Court binds Gideon Gilbert to George
Vandergriff - cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gilbert, Henry Ruff 18 Fall 1790 March 14, 1809
Came into court to have guardian
appointed Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Jarvis 29 May 14, 1805
Son of Charles Gilbert of Michael,
grandson of Mary Gilbert, deceased
Gilbert, Mary deceased
89 or 90
yrs (1804) December 11, 1804
Deposition of Gilbert Hughes re:
sanity of deceased. Elizabeth Gilbert
was relation to deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Mary deceased
89 or 90
yrs (1804) March 12, 1805
Deposition of Elizabeth Gilbert age
83 in April 1804 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Mary deceased March 12, 1805
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)
21
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Gilbert, Mary deceased August 27, 1805
Elizabeth Gilbert, wife of Col. Michael
Gilbert, their dau. Mary. Elizabeth
Gilbert, wife of Parker Gil bert,
mother of Mary McComas.
Deposition of Mary McComas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Mary deceased August 13, 1805
Deposition of Mary McComas - Eliz.
Gilbert, wife of Col. Michael Gil bert,
mother of Mary Gilbert (deceased) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Mary Sophia Hall 10 Jan 1795 August 13, 1805
Court appoints Parker Gilbert (of
Parker) as guardian. Sec. Charles
Gilbert, Sr., and Richard Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Parker 1768 April 30, 1805
Grandson of Mary Gilbert. Son of
Parker Gilbert Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Phillip 13 November 1795 March 14, 1809
Came into court to have guardian
appointed Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Sophia Hall 10 January 1795 March 21, 1805
Court appoints Parker Gilbert, Sr., as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Mitchell and
Parker Gilbert, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, William 10 December 28, 1793 November 27, 1804
Court appoints Charles Gilbert (of
Michl) as guardian. Sec: John Clark
and Joseph Worthington Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilbert, Wm. Presby 6 June 25, 1799
Court appoints Thomas Hall as
guardian. Sec: Wm. And John Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Giles, Charles Henry September 2, 1800
Court appoints Wm. Smith, Esq., as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Hall and
Josias M. Dallam Book 2 (1800-1809)
Giles, Elizabeth September 2, 1800
Court appoints Wm. Smith, Esq., as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Hall and
Josias M. Dallam Book 2 (1800-1809)
Giles, Jacob, Sr. deceased March 8, 1803
heirs of Jacob Giles, Sr, renounce
claim /s/ Samuel & Hannah Gover Book 2 (1800-1809)
Giles, James 18 Janury 8, 1790 November 12, 1807
Court binds James Gilbert (with
consent of mother, Rebecca Giels) to
Mark Pringle (merchant in Balto. City)
- seafaring business Book 2 (1800-1809)
Giles, James September 2, 1800
Court appoints Wm. Smith, Esq., as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Hall and
Josias M. Dallam Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gilmore, Daniel Wm. Grafter August 27, 1774
Choosen Wm. Grafter (his brother)
guardian. John Love & James
Preston Minutes (1774-1788)
Gilmore, William 15 March 10, 1807
Court binds William Gilbert to
Richard Webster, jr., to age 21 -
miller and cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gladden, Hugh
between
15 and 16 January 16, 1808
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)
Glover, Joseas 8 August 31, 1774 August 15, 1782
Court binds Joseas Glover to Aquilla
Norris - shoemaking Book 1 (1777-1799)
22
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Goldsmith, John 9 October 24, 1776 April 12, 1785
Court binds John Goldsmith (with
consent of his mother) to James
Thompson - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
Goldsmith, Vinson 7 April 10, 1779 October 24, 1786
Court binds Vinson Goldsmith (with
consent of mother) to Bernard
Preston (of James) - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gover, Anthony 4
2nd week of
December 1805 October 11, 1809
Court binds Anthony Gover (with
consent of mother) to Wm. Bell to
age 21 - farming (negro son of Sarah
Gover) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gover, Lawson October 10, 1797
Court appoints Martin Taylor Gilbert
as guardian. Sec.Charles Gilbert, Jr.,
and Sr. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Grafter, Agiula Wm. Grafter August 24, 1774
Chooses Daniel Preston as guardian
. Wm Downs & John Campbell. Minutes (1774-1788)
Grafton, Nathaniel 5 February 8, 1776
Wm. Greenfeild has absconded from
county 2years past & felt this child.
Bound to Macajai Deaver & Sarah to
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)
Grant, Thomas about 14 December 13, 1803
Court binds Thomas Grant to Jacob
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 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Green, Elizabeth Leonard Green February 28, 1789
Court appoints Henry Green as
guardian. Sec. Bennett Bussey and
James Barton Book 1 (1777-1799)
Green, Francis 14 March 7, 1772 June 13, 1786
Court binds Francis Green (with
consent of his Uncle Henry Green) to
John Grindoll - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
Green, Martha Leonard Green February 28, 1789
Court appoints Henry Green as
guardian. Sec. Bennett Bussey and
James Barton Book 1 (1777-1799)
Green, Sarah Leonard Green February 28, 1789
Court appoints Henry Green as
guardian. Sec. Bennett Bussey and
James Barton Book 1 (1777-1799)
Green, Susannah Leonard Green February 28, 1789
Court appoints Henry Green as
guardian. Sec. Bennett Bussey and
James Barton Book 1 (1777-1799)
Greenfield Martha
Mary Greenfield & Jas
Osborn March 5, 1777 Distribution of estate. Minutes (1774-1788)
Greenfield, Elizabeth Jacob Greenfield 4 September 1801 October 15, 1805
Court appoints Jacob Michael as
guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor
and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
23
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Greenfield, Henry Austin Leonard Green 7 September 1798 October 15, 1805
Court appoints Jacob Michael as
guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor
and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
Greenfield, Jacob Jacob Greenfield 6 September 7, 1799 October 15, 1805
Court appoints Jacob Michael as
guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor
and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
Greenfield, Joseph Jacob Greenfield 11 January 1, 1794 October 15, 1805
Court appoints Jacob Michael as
guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor
and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
Greenfield, Martha Jacob Greenfield 10 October 6, 1795 October 15, 1805
Court appoints Jacob Michael as
guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor
and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
Greenfield, Mary Jacob Greenfield 13 September 3, 1792 October 15, 1805
Court appoints Jacob Michael as
guardian. Sec: Richard M. Taylor
and James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
Greenfield, Micajah March 26, 1778
Petition Of Margt. Akens (Mistress) -
Adjiedged for having 3 bastard
children- add 2 years (1778) Minutes (1774-1788)
Griffin, Stephen 17 January 2, 1790 July 15, 1806
Father, John Griffin, binds son to
Wm. Griffin to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Griffith, Alexander September 9, 1774
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)
Griffith, Alexander Lawson 18 April 12, 1808
Court appoints Edward Griffith as
guardian. Sec: George Presbury of
Wm and Wm. D. Lee Book 2 (1800-1809)
Griffith, Ann 6 June 10, 1773 August 26, 1779
Court binds Ann Griffith to age 16 to
Marg't Akins Book 1 (1777-1799)
Griffith, Ann (servant) Frances Hamby 10 January 1776 August 24, 1775
Bound (w/ consent of mother) To
Thos. Gilbert. Minutes (1774-1788)
Griffith, Edward September 9, 1774
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)
Griffith, John 3 November 25, 1776 August 26, 1779
Court binds John Griffith to Thomas
Turner to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Griffith, John Hall September 9, 1774
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)
24
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Griffith, Lewis 10 Last spring August 12, 1806
Court appoints Eliz. Griffith as
guardian. Sec. George Presbury and
James Gallion Book 2 (1800-1809)
Griffith, Luke September 9, 1774
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)
Griffith, Mordecai 5 December 25, 1774 August 26, 1779
Court binds Mordecai Griffith to
James Morris to age 21 - Book 1 (1777-1799)
Griffith, Samuel deceased June 9, 1795 Martha Griffith - widow Book 1 (1777-1799)
Gubbins, Samuel 19 April 15, 1785 March 13, 1804
Court binds Samuel Gubbins (with
consent of his mother, Grace
Gubbins) to Thomas Kelly to age 21 -
cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Gunnion, Hugh
3 yrs, 2
1/2 mos
on July July 22, 1803
Father binds son to Lazarus Mahon
to age 21 - arithmetic and
bookkeeping Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hagerty, Levi 11 October 14, 1806
Court binds Levi Hagerty to Benj.
Gibson to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hall, Ann 14 February 25, 1806
Court appoints Caleb Hall as
guardian. Sec. Walter Simpson and
Bernard Lynch (of John and John Hall
[of Isaac]) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hall, Aquilla John Bedle Hall 2 July 13, 1788 August 13, 1789
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)
Hall, Delia John Bedle Hall 3 April 14, 1787 August 13, 1789
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)
Hall, Edward John Bedle Hall 7 July 1782 August 13, 1789
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)
Hall, Edward January 1796
Chose Aquilla Hall s guardian. Sec.
Thomas and Francis Hall (Son of
John Beedle Hall) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hall, Elisha 19 March 1787 August 12, 1806
Court appoints Edward Pearce as
guardian. Sec. Susanna Hall and
Bernard Lynch Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hall, Hollis John Bedle Hall 10 December 24,1779 August 13, 1789
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)
25
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Hall, James 15 December 1783 June 12, 1798
Court binds James Hall to James
Johnson - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hall, John Wm. Hall November 12, 1793
Court appoints Thoams Hall as
guardian. Sec: Aquilla Hall and Wm.
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
Court appoints Thoams Hall as
guardian. Sec: Aquilla Hall and Wm.
Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hall, Nathan Wm. Hall 14 December 1, 1789 October 11, 1804
Court appoints John Rumsey as
guardian. Sec: Walter T. Hall and
John Guyton Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hall, Parker 16 March 1765 September 4, 1781
Court binds Parker Hall to Frances
Holland - ship carpenter (son of
Cordelia Hall) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hall, Thomas October 9, 1804 Deceased. Isabella Hall, widow
Hall, William Wm. Hall November 12, 1793
Court appoints Thoams Hall as
guardian. Sec: Aquilla Hall and Wm.
Hall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hall, William Wm. Hall 18 December 1785 October 10, 1804
Court appoints John Rumsey as
guardian. Sec: Walter T. Hall and
John Guyton Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hall, William White 11 January 26, 1794 August 14, 1805
Court appoints Wm and Edward Hall
(with consent of mother, Isabella Hall)
as guardians. Sec. Benedict Hall and
Edward Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hall, Wm. White January 26, 1794 August 14, 1805
Mother, Isabella Hall, resigns
guardianship of son. Requests
uncles, Wm. Hall and Edw. Hall be
appointed. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hambleton, Catherine August 29, 1804
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)
Hamby, James 8 August 25, 1774 February 28, 1783
Court binds James Hall to Wm. Evit -
farmer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hamby, Samuel 17 April 1775 February 7, 1776
Bound to James Moore, tanner, for 3
years 6 months- lenner &
shoemaker.q Minutes (1774-1788)
Hamby, William 8 October 25, 1774 February 28, 1783
Court binds William Hamby to
Jonathan Knight - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hamiah, James Thos. Hanson March 29,1775
Bound to James Walker for 2 years &
10 months. Minutes (1774-1788)
Hammond, William 13 December 4, 1788 October 26, 1802
Court binds William Hammond to
Joshua Husbands to age 21 - tanner
and currier Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hampton, David 9 September 17, 1777 August 8, 1786
Court binds David Hampton (with
consent of mother) to John Cumings -
farming
26
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Hanby, Charles 10 January 1, 1769 June 7, 1779
Court binds Charles Hanby to Jacob
Forwood to age 21 - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hanson, Benedict August 10, 1802
Benedict Hanson (son of Hollis
Hanson, chose Stephen Watters his
guardian. Sec: ?? Watters, Sr., and
Stephen Watters, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hanson, Jacob Daniel Hair 10 January 1774 December 21, 1774
Bound ( w/ consent of mother Sarah
Leek) to Nicholas Baker to age 21 -
Farming Minutes (1774-1788)
Hanson, Luke 16 March 2, 1784
Court binds Luke Hanson to James
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 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hare, Daniel 9 July 1, 1773 October 1782
Court binds Daniel Hare to Wm.
Martin - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hare, James Daniel Hair 11 1776 January 7, 1777 Bound to Robt Small to age 16. Minutes (1774-1788)
Hare, James 17 January 2, 11764 February 13, 1781
Court binds James Hare to James
Hannah - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hare, Pateenice 15 October 1787 September 5, 1788 Bound to John Calder - carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
Hare, Sarah 11 August 15, 1771 August 14, 1782
Court binds Sarah Hare (daughter of
Sarah Hare) to Paul Cummings Book 1 (1777-1799)
Harkins, John 21 Prob January 1785 April 19, 1802
Binds himself (with consent of father )
to John Rouse for 3 yrs and 8 1/2
months - winsor chair and spinning
wheel making Book 2 (1800-1809)
Harris, Benj. 16 January 1, 1778 April 8, 1794
Court binds Bnj. Harris to michael
Mathers - hatter. Robert Harris to
bear 1/2 of the expnse of clothing
Benj. Harris Book 1 (1777-1799)
Harris, Charles 8 July 5, 1798 March 27, 1806
(Negro) Court binds Charles Harris
(with consent of mother) to Henry
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 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hawthorn, John Wm. H June 25, 1779
W H, soldier in Ca. - CH petitions for
maintaining 2 children of WH. Minutes (1774-1788)
Hayse, Thomas 12 February 15, 1774 March 7, 1786
Orphan. Court binds Thomas Hayse
to James Moore - farmer and shoe
maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hearn, George 21 December 1780 August 4, 1798
George Hearn bound himself to
Robert Moore - miller Book 1 (1777-1799)
Heddrick, Michael 16 October 29, 1783 May 3, 1799
Court binds Michael Heddrick to
Parker Gilbert, Jr., - tailor Book 1 (1777-1799)
27
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Hellen, John 7 April 1800 October 13, 1807
Court appoints Alexander Hellen as
guardian. Sec. Wm. Smithson and
Dr. Thomas H. Birckhead Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hellen, Mary 5 April 1802 October 13, 1807
Court appoints Alexander Hellen as
guardian. Sec. Wm. Smithson and
Dr. Thomas H. Birckhead Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hendersides, Cecelia 11 March 1775 November 28, 1775 Bound to Robert Johnson to age 21. Minutes (1774-1788)
Henderson, John 4 September 1789 April 8, 1794
Court binds John Henderson to John
McFadden - farmer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Henderson, Mary 4 September 29, 1789 April 8, 1794
Court binds Mary Henderson to John
McFadden Book 1 (1777-1799)
Henry, John 11 Mary 15, 1797 February 11, 1809
Court binds John Henry (with consent
of mother) to Ephfriam Swarth,
wheelwright, to age 21 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Henry, Samuel August 1785
Deceased. Isaac Henry, son of
deceased Book 1 (1777-1799)
Herren, Charles 10 March 9, 1797 January 18, 18089
Illegitimate. Court binds Charles
Herren (with consent of mother) to
John Poque Turner to age 21 -
turning Book 1 (1777-1799)
Herrington, Zachariah 5 July 1, 1794 June 1800
Court binds Zachariah Herrington to
Richard Hope to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hewitt, George 17 July 1789 March 26, 1788 Bound to Isaac Perryman Minutes (1774-1788)
Hicks, James January 3, 1809
Deceased. Mary Hicks, widow of
deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hill, John 7 June 8, 1802
Negro. Son of Betty Hill. Court binds
John Hill until age 21, with consent of
mother, to ?? Butler - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hill, Sukey 4 June 8, 1802
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)
Hill, William 14 February 20, 1787
Court binds William Hill to David
Harry - cooper Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hilton, Abraham 9 January 1793 November 27, 1804
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)
Hilton, Isaac 17 February 10, 1783
Court binds Isaac Hilton to John
Perryman - stonemason Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hitchcock, Aquila 18 November 30, 1789 October 16, 1805
Court binds (with consent of mother)
to Aquila McComas to age 21 -
blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hitchcock, Benedict 15 February1778 October 16, 1805
Court binds (with consent of mother)
to Aquila McComas to age 21 -
blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hitchcock, Nathaniel 17 October 1775 August 1792
Chose Robert Clark as guardian.
Sec Abraham Jarrett and Vessy Price Book 1 (1777-1799)
28
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
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. Minutes (1774-1788)
Hollis, William August 12, 1788
Deceased. Elizabeth howard, now
wife of Jessee Bussey and former
wife of deceased. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Holmes, Easthier 8 March 28, 1777
Mulatto. Bound to Thos Presbury to
age 16. Minutes (1774-1788)
Hopkins, Jacob 6 October 10, 1796 March 13, 1802
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)
Hopkins, Joel April 14, 1802
Chose Gerard T. Hopkins as
guardian. Sec: Samuel Hopkins (of
Wm), Christopher Wilson, John
Dallam and Wm. Cole Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hopkins, John January 28, 1805
Deceased - brothers and sisters:
James Lee Morgan, Thomas S.
Chew, Edward Morgan, John
Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809)
Horner, Nathan 13 January 12, 1782
Court binds Nathan Horner to Wm
Debrular - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Horner, Nicholas 17 August 15, 1764 April 18, 1781
Court binds Nicholas Horner to
Mathias Lynch - house carpenter and
joyner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hosea, John 12 April 12, 1770 March 7, 1786
Court binds John Hosea to Catherine
McCoughlin Book 1 (1777-1799)
How, Thomas 17 September 2, 1791 May 27, 1809
Father, William How, binds son to
John Steele to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hudson, James 12 March 9, 1795 March 17, 1807
Court appoints Dorothy Ford as
guardian. Sec. John C. Bond and
James Norris Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hudson, Martha 9 May 9, 1797 March 17, 1807
Court appoints Dorothy Ford as
guardian. Sec. John C. Bond and
James Norris Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hudson, Sally 7 March, 1799 March 17, 1807
Court appoints Dorothy Ford as
guardian. Sec. John C. Bond and
James Norris Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hudson, Samuel 13 April 1793 March 17, 1807
Court appoints Dorothy Ford as
guardian. Sec. John C. Bond and
James Norris Book 2 (1800-1809)
Hudson, Samuel 16 April 7, 1793 April 11, 1809
Court binds Samuel Hudson to Elihu
Allender to age 21 - shoe making Book 2 (1800-1809)
Huff, George
probably
16 1/2 March 11, 1797
George Huff binds himself (with
consent of father) to Jacob Swan -
wagon making for 4 yrs. 6 mos. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hughes, Aquila 16 June 1779 February 28, 1795
Court binds Aquila Hughes to Daniel
Parsons - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
29
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Hughes, George 12 April 25, 1778 October 7, 1790
Court appoints james Clendennon as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Jones and
Robert Glen Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hughes, Joseph 19 March 1771 October 7, 1790
Chose Robert Glen as guardian.
Sec. Benj. Preston and James
Clendennon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hughes, Martha 10 November 1, 1780 October 7, 1790
Court appoints james Clendennon as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Jones and
Robert Glen Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hughes, Susannah 14 September 20, 1776 October 7, 1790
Chose Robert Glen as guardian.
Sec. Daniel Scott and James
Clendennon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hughston, Thomas Walthon 14 or 15 June 9, 1789
Chose Samuel Ricketts, Jr., as
guardian, Sec. Roger Matthews and
Moses Maxwell. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Hugins, William 5 March 7, 1781 August 8, 1786
Court binds William Hugins (with
consent of his parents) to Thomas
Sampson - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Husband, Elizabeth March 31, 1791
Daughter of Wm. Husband. Reached
age 18 between November 30, 1790
and March 31, 1791 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Husbands, Elizabeth Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775
Wm. Hopkins appt. guardian. John
Wilson and Wm. Cox overties Minutes (1774-1788)
Husbands, Mary Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775
Wm. Hopkins appt. guardian. John
Wilson and Wm. Cox overties Minutes (1774-1788)
Husbands, Rachel Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775
Wm. Hopkins appt. guardian. John
Wilson and Wm. Cox overties Minutes (1774-1788)
Husbands, Susannah Wm. Husbands under 14 August 23, 1775
Wm. Hopkins appt. guardian. John
Wilson and Wm. Cox overties Minutes (1774-1788)
Ingram/England, Samuel
Joseph England and
Elizabeth Ditter 17 July 23, 1757 November 23, 1774
Bound (with consent of mother) to
Joseph Rose to age 21 - joiner Minutes (1774-1788)
Innes, John John Innes & Ann Hayley 14 December 21, 1774
Bound to James Armstrong to age 21
- farming. Minutes (1774-1788)
Jackson, Stockett 10 December 12, 1780
Court binds Stockett Jackson to
Daniel Richardson - house joyner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jackson, Stockett 12 December 12, 1770 February 11, 1783
Court binds Stockett Jackson to
Matthew Dorsey - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
James, Amoss August 26, 1779
Chose Mauldon Amoss as guardian.
Sec: John Taylor & Samuel Colowell Book 1 (1777-1799)
James, Ann 10 January 13, 1790 June 25, 1800
Father, Robert James, binds
daughter to Robert McVey and wife
Cassandra to age 16 - housework,
sewing, etc. Book 2 (1800-1809)
James, Richard 15 October 1, 1765 December 12, 1780
Court binds Richard James to
Sedgwick James - shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
James, William Eliakim James 9 October 9, 1798 April 12, 1808
Court binds William James to Joshua
Branson to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
30
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
James, William August 26, 1779
Chose Mauldon Amoss as guardian.
Sec: John Taylor & Samuel Colowell Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jarrett, Elisha 14 June 18, 1788
Chose Abraham Jarrett as guardian.
Sec: Richard Biddle and Benj.
Preston Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jarrett, Ely April 13, 1790
Chose Abraham Jarrett as guardian.
Sec: Archabold Robinson and
Zacheus Onion Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jefferies, Vincent 17 April 1, 1788 September 18, 1805
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 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Jemmeson, Sarah 6 August 25, 1790 December 13, 1796
Court binds Sarah Jemmeson to
Samuel Cook Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jenkins, James June 1782 Chose John Peacock as guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jewel, Margaret Robert Jewel June 6, 1778
Court appoints John Robertson as
guardian. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jewel, Rachel Robert Jewel June 9, 1778
Court appoints William Grafton as
guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jewell Wm.
Richard Norton & Mary
Chambers 14 June 1774 August 24, 1774
Bound (by consent of mother) to
James Holmes to age 21 to learn
trade of cooper. Minutes (1774-1788)
Johns, Caroline June 9, 1801
Court appoints John Hall of Baltimore
County as guardian. Sed:
Cornelious Lynch and Barney Lynch Book 2 (1800-1809)
Johns, Hosier 18 August 25, 1767 August 9, 1785
Court binds Hosier Lynch to Daniel
Sheridine - merchantile business Book 1 (1777-1799)
Johnson, Aquila 9 March 25, 1773 August 13, 1782
Court binds Aquila Johnson to Jacob
Forwood Book 1 (1777-1799)
Johnson, James 7 June 28, 1777 February 8, 1785
Court binds James Johnson to John
Thompson - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Johnson, James John Johnson August 26, 1779
Court appoints Ann Johnson (widow
of John) as guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Johnson, Thomas April 8, 1807
Barnet Johnson,son of deceased
Thomas Johnson, refuse adm and
recommend Wm. Johnson and
Robert Johnson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Jones, Ann
7 yrs, 4
mos June 1, 1796 June 1, 1803
Court binds Ann Johnson (with
consent of Frances Jones) to John
Lane to age 16 - knitting, sewing and
spinning. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Jones, Elizabeth 9 March 14, 1777 August 8, 1786
Court binds Elizabeth Jones to Mary
Pike Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jones, Ezekiel 16 January 1, 1778 February 14, 1804
Court binds Ezekiel Jones, orphan, to
Morris Maulsby to age 21 -
blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
31
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Jones, Joseph 10 January 1776 January 1, 1776
Bound ( w/ consent of father) to
Joseph Stokes - Carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
Jones, Mary August 8, 1786
Court orders Mary Jones be given up
to her mother Sarah Deavon (?) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jones, Mary 8 Mary 14, 1772 August 26, 1779
Court binds Mary Jones (daughter of
James Jones) to Mary Jones,
daughter of John Jones to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jones, Robert 17 February 27, 1762 September 7, 1778
Court binds Robert Jones to Wm.
Wood to age 21 - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Jones, William
17 years
3 1/2
months March 23, 1807
Court binds William Jones (with
consent of mother) to Ephraim Swart
to age 21 - waggon and cart maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Kearn, William January 1796
Court binds William Kearn to Wm.
Kirkwood - farming for 7 years Book 1 (1777-1799)
Kelley, Michael June 14, 1785
Court binds Michael Kelley (orphan)\
to Aquilla Scott - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Kelley, Patrick 15 October 31, 1769 June 14, 1785
Court binds Patrick Kelley (with
consent of mother) to Patrick Finagan
- cooper Book 1 (1777-1799)
Keys, James 21 October 9, 1784 January 29, 1803
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)
Killiscore, Rachel 5 March 18, 1780 March 7, 1786
Court binds Rachel Killiscore to John
Ingram and Sarah, his wife Book 1 (1777-1799)
Kimberly, Martha 9 October 1798 August 9, 1808
Court appoints Joshua Dulaney as
guardian. Sec: James Taylor &
Walter Bull Book 2 (1800-1809)
Kimberly, Polly 15 October 1792 August 9, 1808
Court appoints Joshua Dulaney as
guardian. Sec: James Taylor &
Walter Bull Book 2 (1800-1809)
Kimble, George 12 October 8, 1795 June 1, 1808
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
Thomas Kingan & Alexander Kingan,
sons of Thomas Kingan, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Kitely, Elizabeth 13 March 1, 1790
Court appoints Charles Waters as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Smith, Esq., &
James Lytle Book 1 (1777-1799)
Kitely, Mary 9 March 13, 1781 March 1, 1790
Court appoints Charles Waters as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Smith, Esq., &
James Lytle Book 1 (1777-1799)
Kitely, Mary April 8, 1794
Court approves Nicholas Horner &
Josias Smith as Sec. for Wm.
Debrular & wife as guardians Book 1 (1777-1799)
32
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Kitely, Providence 15 August 5, 1775 March 1, 1790
Providence Kitely chose and court
appoints Charles Waters as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Smith, Esq., &
James Lytle Book 1 (1777-1799)
Knott Wm. 15-16 March 1788 August 28,1788
Bound w/ consent of father to Wm.
Bagally Minutes (1774-1788)
Knowland, Rebecca 11 July 1786 April 11, 1797
Court binds Rebecca Knowland to
Jacob Michael Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lamden, Thomas George & Sarah Lamder 12 May 1775 August 23, 1775
Bound (w/ consent of mother) to
Stephen Norton to age 21. Minutes (1774-1788)
Lamdon, Thomas October 1778
Thomas Lamdon beinds himself to
John Beshong (?) to age 21 - shoe
maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lancaster, Semelia October 29, 1799
Court appoints David C -?- as
guardian. Sec: George Chauncey,
Jr., & Josiah Matthews Book 1 (1777-1799)
Laurence, John 15 August 12, 1787 August 24, 1802
Court binds John Laurence to Patrick
Reardon to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Lawder, William August 13, 1782
Court binds William Lawder to John
Adams - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lee, Corbin December 9, 1783
Chose his father (James Lee) as
guardian. Corbin Lee is heir of Aquila
Paca, Jr., deceased) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lee, Corbin February 10, 1784
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)
Lee, Corbin 20 March 7, 1786
Chose Samuel Wilson as guardian.
Sec, Alex. Cowan & John Taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lee, Dr. James December 8, 1789
Samuel Lee (father of deceased Dr.
James Lee) took infant child of
deceased. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lee, Edward 14 March 15, 1772 April 13, 1786
Court binds Edward Lee to Wm.
Coale Book 1 (1777-1799)
Legoe, Benedict April 30, 1808
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)
Legoe, Spencer April 30, 1808
Legal brother of Benedict Legoe,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Lemoon, Jacob September 2, 1778
Application of JL to issue a
commission to the deposition of
Joseph Barnes, a solider Minutes (1774-1788)
Lenem, James 10 May 19, 1774 April 13, 1784
Court binds James Lenem to Phillip
Albert - shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
33
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Lenis, Jonathon Weems Joseph Lewis 16 August 24, 1774
Chooses Clement Lewis as guardian-
James Scott & Henry Guyton. Minutes (1774-1788)
Lennen, Frances Helen 4 mos May 18, 1807 September 22, 1807
Court appoints Ann Lennen as
guardian. Sec: Menry Cooper, R., &
James Quinlan Book 2 (1800-1809)
Lewis, Eli 16 January 12, 1788 March 13, 1804
Court binds Eli Lewis (wieth consent
of mother, Mary Lewis) to Joshua
Husbands to age 21 - tanner and
currier Book 2 (1800-1809)
Linomand, William 14 August 1, 1771 April 12, 1785
Court binds William Linomand
(orphan) to Samuel Webb, Jr. -
tanner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Linsey, Michael 11 March 1, 1770 August 12, 1781
Court binds Michael Linsey to James
Creiton - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799)
Little, Jacob 16-20 October 1775 February 8, 1776
Bound to Edmund Bull, Blacksmith,
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 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Loney, William September 29, 1807
Mary Loney, widow of deceased -
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)
Love, John February 15, 1804
Heir of Robert and Mary Love
(deceased) refuse administration Book 2 (1800-1809)
Love, Mary June 16, 1804
Sister to Robert Love and William
Love. Mary and Robert are deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Love, Robert June 16, 1804
Brother to Mary Love and William
Love. Mary deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Love, William June 16, 1804
Brother to Robert Love and Mary
Love, both deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Lowbridge, Thomas 18 March 1788 August 18,1788
Bound with consent of mother to
Charles Hopkins Minutes (1774-1788)
Luckie, Grace August 27, 1800
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)
Luckie, Hugh Findley September 2, 1800
Court appoints Ann Luckey as
guardian. Sec: Edward -?- and
Samuel Smith Book 2 (1800-1809)
34
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Luckie, Hugh Finley June 25, 1799
Court appoints James Luckie as
guardian. Sec: Edward Prall &
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
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)
Luckie, Jane August 27, 1800
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)
Luckie, Mary Patterson August 27, 1800
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)
Luckie, Rebecca August 27, 1800
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)
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
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)
Luckie, Wm. Annen June 25, 1799 Possibly heir of Wm. Luckie - ? Book 1 (1777-1799)
Luckie, Wm. Annum August 27, 1800
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)
35
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Lukens, Benjamin May 3, 1804
Benjamin Lukens (son of Jacob)
binds himself (with consent of father)
to Benjamin Brindley for 4 years, one
month and 7 days - wagon
wheelwright Book 2 (1800-1809)
Lusby Susanna August 26, 1779
Court appoints Jacob Wheeler as
guardian. Sec: Thomas Wheeler and
Thomas Blaney Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lusby, Clemency Hughes August 26, 1799
Court appoints Jacob Wheeler as
guardian. Sec: Thomas Wheeler and
Thomas Blaney Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lusby, Clemency Hughes August 1780
Court appoints Edward Blaney as
guardian. Sec: Thomas Blaney &
Joshua Chalk Book 1 (1777-1799)
Lynum, Susanna 16 October 25, 1792 May 3, 1802
Mother, Ann Lynum, binds daughter
to William Quarll to age 16 - knit, sew
and spin Book 2 (1800-1809)
Lytle, George, Jr. 21 January 19, 1780 August 11, 1796
Father, George Lytle, binds son to
James Johnson - house carpenter
and joiner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mackentire, Rebecca 12 September 21, 1802
Court binds Rebecca Mackentire to
Wm. Wilson Silverson to age 16 -
spinning, knitting and sewing Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mackie, Benjamin 16 January 3, 1789 October 16, 1805
Released from apprenticeship with
Amos Garrett (1793). Court binds
Benjamin Mackie to Geroge W.
Bradford to ge 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mahan, George July 9, 1803
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)
Mahon, James 13 January 1, 1769 August 13, 1782
Court binds James Mahon to George
Anderson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mallock, Robert 4 March 10, 1802 June 19, 1806
Court binds Robert Mallock (with
consent of mother, Susannah) to
Wm. Riteheart to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Massey, Aquila Jonathan Massey August 265, 1779
Chose Jonathan Woodland as
guardian. Sec: Samuel Groom
Osborn and John Hammond Dorsey Book 1 (1777-1799)
Massey, John November 4, 1783
Chose Isaac Massey as guardian.
Sec. Isaac and John Webster. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Matthews, Ann Leven Matthews February 10, 1783
Court appoints Bennett Matthews as
guardian. Sec: John Day, Jr., and
James Moore. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Matthews, Eliz. Filisane Leven Matthews 6 February 10, 1783
Court appoints John Day, Jr., as
guardian - Sec. Bennett Matthews
and Lambert Wilmore.
36
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Matthews, Leven Leven Matthews 14 February 10, 1783
Court appoints John Day, Jr., as
guardian - Sec. Bennett Matthews
and Lambert Wilmore. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Maulsby, Elizabeth 10 October 12, 1802
Court appoints Eleanor Maulsby as
guardian. Sec: John Streett and
Wm. Welch. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Maxwell, Ann Eliz Moses Maxwell 8 May 12, 1798 March 3, 1807
Court appoints Ann Maxwell as
guardian. Sec: John Guyton and
John Guyton & John Anderson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Maxwell, David 19 October 1787 August 29, 1788 Bound to John Porter- taylor Minutes (1774-1788)
Maxwell, Jacob James Maxwell June 1782
Chose Benj. Rumsey, Esq., as
guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Maxwell, James Lambert Moses Maxwell 6 September 15, 1800 March 3, 1807
Court appoints Ann Maxwell as
guardian. Sec: John Guyton and
John Guyton & John Anderson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Maxwell, Moses James Maxwell June 1782
Chose Benj. Rumsey, Esq., as
guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Maxwell, Thomas 17 January 28, 1769 March 7, 1786
Court binds Thomas Maxwell to
Cuthbert Warner - watch and clock
maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCarty, Levy Springer 6 October 5, 1774 April 11, 1780
Court binds Levy Springer McCarty
(with consent of mother) to Jacob
Donnavan to age 21 - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCarty, Mary September 2, 1778
MM w/ of James McCarty. Soldier in
the 4th Md. Reg., Capt. Riley's Co-
Prays for allowance for her child's
support. Minutes (1774-1788)
McCarty, Samuel October 10, 1780
Chose John Antil as guardian. Sec:
William Hale, Sevantown, and
Benjamin Everist Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCarty, Samuel 16 December 22, 1764 April 11, 1780
Court binds Samuel McCarty (with
consent of mother) to John Antile to
age 21 - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCarty, William April 18, 1781
Court binds William McCarty to
Aquila Sheen (?) Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCarty, William 13 September 5, 1766 August 26, 1779
Court binds William Mc Carty to
Daniel Donovan to age 21 -
shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCarty, Wm 9 June 1777 March 27, 1777
Bound (w/ consent of mother) to Wm.
Murphy- cooper Minutes (1774-1788)
McCauley, Daniel 7 December 1787 September 15, 1788
Bound w/ consent of mother to Roger
Roney- weaving Minutes (1774-1788)
McClannan, Eleanor 10 November 3, 1793 June 26, 1804
Court binds Eleanor McClannan
(orphan) to Joseph Jay to age 16 -
spinning, knitting, and sewing Book 2 (1800-1809)
McClelland, John February 1, 1806
Nathan McClelland, father of John
McClelland, deceased - renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
McCollough, Benjamin 21 June 15, 1791 March 15, 1805
Father, Robert McCollough binds
son, Martin McCollough to Thomas
Proctor to age 21 - plater Book 2 (1800-1809)
37
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
McComas, Alexander February 11, 1800
Nicholas Day McComas, son of
deceased Alexander McComas Book 1 (1777-1799)
McComas, Edward 13 March 1785 June 12, 1798
Court binds Edward McComas to
Alexander McComas - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
McComas, John 19 June 1786 February 11, 1806
Court appoints Josias Scott
McComas as guardian of John
McComas the son of Daniel
McComas. Sec: Charles McComas
and Solomon McComas Book 2 (1800-1809)
McComas, Mary 4 July 10, 1774 September 7, 1778
Court binds Mary McComas to Robert
Hunt to age 16. Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCracking, David February 11, 1783
Court appoints James Thompson as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Coulter and
David Thompson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCracking, Elizabeth February 11, 1783
Court appoints James Thompson as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Coulter and
David Thompson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
McCue, John 21 December 1787? July 1, 1800
Court binds John McCue, son of Ann
McCue, to Lazerus Mehen for 8 years
and 5 months to learn bookkeeping Book 2 (1800-1809)
McCullough, Benjamin
about 4
years 5 February 18 1792 February 18, 1796
Mother, Mary McCullough, binds son
to John Wilson - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799)
McGlochlay, Martin 2 February 1777 March 28, 1777
Bound to John Stanley (w/ consent of
mother) Minutes (1774-1788)
McGonegall, Daniel 6 August 15, 1802 October 18, 1808
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 Book 1 (1777-1799)
McGoveren, William John McGoveren August 15, 1782
Sec: David Tate (?) and Hugh
Briorley Book 1 (1777-1799)
McGoveren, William June 10, 1783
Ward of Wm. Hill, chose Samuel
Grafton as guardian. Sec: Hugh
Briarly and Wm. Grafton Book 1 (1777-1799)
McGovern, Mark August 26, 1779
Chose Abraham Whiteoire (?) as
guardian. Sec: Mordecai Amos, Sr.,
and Wm. Amos (of Joshua) Book 1 (1777-1799)
McKenley, John 12 June 14, 1796
Court binds John McKenley to Chas.
Lee Book 1 (1777-1799)
McKenley, William 12 April 13, 1774 April 13, 1786
Court binds William McKenley to
John Demoss Book 1 (1777-1799)
McKeye, Lawson 4 April 1, 1782 April 13, 1786
Court binds Lawson McKeye to John
Barnhouse - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
McLaughlin, John 14 July 1, 1794 June 13, 1808
Father, Daniel McLaughlin, binds his
son, to George Bartol for 7 years from
July 1, 1808 - baker Book 2 (1800-1809)
McLochlin, James 11 February 15, 1784 December 9, 1794
Court binds James McLochlin to
Robert McGoy - cooper Book 1 (1777-1799)
38
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
McMullen, Thomas 4 September 17, 1793 August 23, 1797
Court binds Thomas McMullen to
______ Barnes (of William) - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
McMullon, John 5 May 27, 1775 August 26, 1779
Court binds John McMullon to ??? To
age 21 - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
McNamara, Mary 5 February 14, 1781
Court binds Mary McNamara to John
Gibson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mead, Edward 14 December 1782 September 13, 1796
Court appoints Wm. Savory(?) as
guardian. Sec: James Wetherall and
Samuel Rickets Book 1 (1777-1799)
Meads, Mordecai 21 November 24. 1776 March 3, 1795
Father, James Meads, Jr., binds out
son to Wm. Davis Hawkins -
blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Meeks, Perry 15 March 25, 1785 August 11, 1800
Perry Meeks, son of Rebecca Meeks,
binds himself (with consent of
mother) to Scott Hughes to age 21 -
tanner and currier Book 2 (1800-1809)
Merritt, William
about 10
years July 15, 1800
Court binds William Merritt to John
Renshaw to age 21 - cordwinding Book 2 (1800-1809)
Michael, Aquilla April 11, 1797
Court appoints Ann Michael as
guardian. Sec: John Michael and
Ashberry Taylor. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Michael, Aquilla August 27, 1805
Ann Michael, guardian, requests
estimate of estate of Balcher Michael. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Michael, Elizabeth April 11, 1797
Court appoints Ann Michael as
guardian. Sec: John Michael and
Ashberry Taylor. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Michael, George April 11, 1797
Chose Ann Michael guardian. Sec:
John Michael and Ashberry Taylor. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Michael, Henry April 11, 1797
Court appoints Ann Michael as
guardian. Sec: John Michael and
Ashberry Taylor. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Michael, Henry August 27, 1805
Ann Michael, guardian, requests
estimate of estate of Balcher Michael. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Michael, Martha April 11, 1797
Chose Ann Michael guardian. Sec:
John Michael and Ashberry Taylor. April 11, 1797
Miles, Isaac August 14, 1787
Chose Thomas Miles as guardian.
Sec. Henry Richardson and John
Watkins Book 1 (1777-1799)
Miles, James August 14, 1787
Chose Thomas Miles as guardian.
Sec. Henry Richardson and John
Watkins Book 1 (1777-1799)
Miles, James August 19, 1794
James Miles received money from
Thomas Miles, his guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Miller, John 13 August 13, 1799
Court binds John Miller to Croasdale
Warner - waggon wheel wright Book 1 (1777-1799)
39
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Miller, John 12 June 9, 1801
Court appoints Edward Miller as
guardian to John Miller, son of
Joseph Miller. Sec: John Wilson and
Charles Lee Book 2 (1800-1809)
Miller, John Mary 10, 1803
Edward Miller, guardian appraise
estate of Joseph Miller, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Miller, Joseph August 20, 1801
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) -
petition to dispose of real estate. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Miller, Joseph July 15, 1800
Rebecca Miller, widow of deceased
Joseph Miller, and Margaret Miller,
oldest daughter, renounce right to
administration. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Miller, Thomas Chew 13 December 13, 1787 April 14, 1801
Thomas Chew Miller chose Thomas
Chew as guardian. Sec: Edward
Prigg and Joshua Hus???? Book 2 (1800-1809)
Miller, William 10 March 1791 June 9, 1801
Court appoints Thomas Jay Miller as
guardian. Sec: John Wilson and
Richard Coales. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Miller, Wm. Franklin 14 March 1791 April 9, 1805
Thomas Jay resigned guardianship.
Court appoints Edward Miller as
guardian. Sec: John Wilson, Sr., and
Thomas Chew. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchel, Benj. Culver 16 Mary 17, 1778 April 15, 1794
Court binds Benj. Culver Mitchel to
John Mitchel - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, Aquila 3 December 3, 1796 March 18, 1800
Court appoints Wm and Martha
Mitchell as guardians. Sec: Parker
Mitchell and Gregory Barnes Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, Aquila May 26, 1801
Court approves Charles Rigdon as
security in plan of Gregory Barnes, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Benedict Edw. Aquila Mitchell August 11, 1807
Estimate of real estate of deceased
Aquila Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Benedict Edw. 8 July 4, 1795 August 11, 1807
Court appoints Susanna Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Christian Hoofman
and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Bennett March 13, 1797
Chose Wm. Mitchell as guardian.
Sec: Parker Mitchell Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, Bennett March 28, 1797
Court appoints Wm. Mitchell as
guardian Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Bennett May 4, 1801
Court approves Charles Rigdon and
Parker Mitchell as securities. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Bennett March 14, 1806
Ken Mitchell, brother of deceased
Bennett Mitchell, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Daniel Aquila Mitchell August 11, 1807
Estimate of real estate of deceased
Aquila Mitchell Book 2 (1800-1809)
40
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Mitchell, Daniel 5 May 4, 1802 August 11, 1807
Court appoints Susanna Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Christian Hoofman
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
Court appoints Wm and Martha
Mitchell as guardians. Sec: Parker
Mitchell and Gregory Barnes Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, Harriett May 26, 1801
Court approves Charles Rigdon as
security in plan of Gregory Barnes, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Harriott 11 December 11, 1785 August 11, 1807
Court appoints Susanna Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Christian Hoofman
and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Isaac 11 March 21, 1797
Court binds Isaac Mitchell to Isaac
White - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, James 6 November 18, 1793 March 18, 1800
Court appoints Wm and Martha
Mitchell as guardians. Sec: Parker
Mitchell and Gregory Barnes Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, James May 26, 1801
Court approves Charles Rigdon as
security in plan of Gregory Barnes, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, James 15 November 18, 1783 March 14, 1809
Court binds James Mitchell to George
England to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, James 6 November 18, 1793 August 30, 1808
Court revokes guardianship of Wm
and Martha Mitchell of 18 Mar 1800
and appoints Abrqaham Jaqrrett as
guardian. Sec: John Street and
Stephen Jones Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Mahalan 3 April 20, 1804 August 11, 1807
Court appoints Susanna Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Christian Hoofman
and Daniel Michael
Mitchell, Nancy 13 December 13, 1783 August 11, 1807
Court appoints Susanna Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Christian Hoofman
and Daniel Michael Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Thomas 14 September 22, 1771 June 13, 1786 Chose Gabriel Mitchell as guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, Thomas 14 September 22, 1771 June 13, 1786
Court binds Thomas Mitchell to Gariel
Mitchell - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mitchell, William 58 April 30, 1805
Deposition - William was married to a
daughter of mary Gilbert (deceased) -
said daughter died in December 1793 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Mitchell, Winston June 12, 1798
Court appoints Aquila Mitchell as
guardian. Sec: Thomas Taylor and
William Mitchell Book 1 (1777-1799)
Moalton, John 17 February 1766 February 28, 1783
Court binds John Mitchell to Obadiah
Pritchett - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Montgomery, Sias & Wm November 28, 1775
Lt allows John McCall for maintaining
2 Montgomery orphans from March
1775 to March 1776. Minutes (1774-1788)
41
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
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)
Mooberry, James 13 February 1769 Janury 1782
Court binds James Mooberry to
George Vanderfref - joiner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mooberry, Robert 10 `December 26, 1770 December 11, 1781
Court binds Robert Mooberry to Kidd
Morcil (?) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Moore, Nancy B January 31, 1809 Jason Moore, guardian Book 2 (1800-1809)
Moore, Nancy Bond 8 July 29, 1795 August 10, 1803
Court appoints Jason Moore as
guardian, Sec: Henry Woolsey and
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
Court appoints Jason Moore as
guardian, Sec: Henry Woolsey and
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
Court appoints Jason Moore as
guardian, Sec: Henry Woolsey and
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
Deceased - brothers and sisters:
James Lee Morgan, Thomas S.
Chew, Edward Morgan, John
Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809)
Morgan, James Lee William Morgan March 1, 1797 Parker Hall Lee, guardian Book 1 (1777-1799)
Morgan, James Lee January 28, 1805
Deceased - brothers and sisters:
James Lee Morgan, Thomas S.
Chew, Edward Morgan, John
Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809)
Morgan, Lee December 13, 1796
Chose Thomas Parker Hall as
guardian. Sec: Wm Wilson and
Thomas Chew Book 1 (1777-1799)
Morgan, Mareta January 28, 1805
Deceased - brothers and sisters:
James Lee Morgan, Thomas S.
Chew, Edward Morgan, John
Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809)
Morgan, Margaret 15 April 3, 1804
Chose Ephriam Hopkins as guardian.
Sec: Zachus O. Bond and Joseph
Hopkins Book 2 (1800-1809)
Morgan, Margaret January 28, 1805
Deceased - brothers and sisters:
James Lee Morgan, Thomas S.
Chew, Edward Morgan, John
Hopkins, Margaret Morgan Book 2 (1800-1809)
42
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
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 Minutes (1774-1788)
Morris, Lloyd June 14, 1803
Court binds Lloyd Morris (with
consent of mother) to William Devers
to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Morris, Susanna 9 October 10, 1780
Court binds Susanna Morris to Benj.
Everset to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Morris, William John Morris 17 January 4, 1762 June 9, 1779
William Morris binds himself
Jonathan (?) Woodlnd to age 21 -
weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Mullen, Elizabeth 6 June 25, 1789 June 9, 1795
Court binds Elizabeth Mullen to
Joshua Husbands Book 1 (1777-1799)
Murphey, Martha January 14, 1780 Allowance for 3 children Minutes (1774-1788)
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)
Murphey, Martha December 2, 1778
Application for allowance for 3
children Minutes (1774-1788)
Murphy, Gilbert 8 June 23, 1788 April 26, 1796
Court binds Gilbert Murphy to James
Bond - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Murrey, Richar M. 16 July 20, 1784 March 14, 1801
Richard Murrey binds himself with
consent of mother to Benjamin
Duberry to age 21 - waggon maker
(mother, Mary T. Murrey, signed May
8, 1801) Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nevil, Jessee 12 January 1, 1795 April 6, 1807
Court binds Jessee Nevil (with cosent
of his mother, Rebecca Nevill
(illegitimate), to William Nevil to age
21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nevil, Mary
3 yrs 6
mos March 17, 1807
Court binds Mary Nevil to Benj.
Richarson to age 16 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nevin, Andrew October 24, 1786
Chose Thomas Hope as guadian.
Sec: Daniel Tredway and Patrick
Doran Book 1 (1777-1799)
Nince, (Nino) Benj. 21 January 13, 1789 November 1, 1802
Father, James Ninoe, Sr., of
Baltimore Co. binds son to John
Spottswood Peck & Co. (tanners at
Rock Run) to age 21 - tanner Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nolan, Perry 18 January 28, 1795
Perry Nolan binds himself (with
consent of his father, John Nolan, to
Wm. Fowler for 3 years - cordwainer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Norrington, Grafton Robinson 4 June 26, 1800 July 24, 1804
Mother, Sarah Norrington, binds son
to Evan Evan to age 21 - wheelwright Book 2 (1800-1809)
43
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Norrington, Mary 7 March 10, 1797 September 4, 1804
Court binds Mary Norrington (with
consent of her mother, Sarah
Norrington, to Hugh Bay to age 16 -
knit, sew and spin Book 2 (1800-1809)
Norris, Alexander John Norris 14+ December 19, 1774 Chooses Thomas Norris as guardian Minutes (1774-1788)
Norris, Capt. Jacob February 10, 1807
Avarillo Norris, widow of Capt. Jacob
Norris, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Norris, Catherine April 15, 1804
Catherine Norris, deceased,
deposition of Elizabeth Cohorn re:
Rebecca Woolsey, daughter of
deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Norris, Charles 18 September 7, 1776 August 12, 1794
Court binds Charles Norris to Joshua
Day - carpenter and joiner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Norris, Jacob 13 April 1, 1796 April 27, 1809
Court binds Jacob Norris, with
consent of mother, to Claqudius
Standiford Taylor to age 21 - tailoring Book 2 (1800-1809)
Norris, John 10 May 1785 February 28, 1795
Court binds John Norris to James
Parine - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Norris, Thomas 15 May 20, 1770 April 26, 1785
Court binds Thomas Norris to john
Norris - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Norris, William
15 yrs 6
mos April 27, 1809
Court binds William Norris, wityh
consent of mother, to Aquilla
McComas to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nowland, Anthony 12 April 3, 1788
Bound to William Presburry-
cordwaining Minutes (1774-1788)
Nowland, Ebenzer 13 May 13, 1788 August 11, 1801
Court binds Ebenezer Nowland to
Josua Wood to age 21 - hatting
business Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nowland, John August 9, 1803
John Nowland brother to Benj.
Nowland, deceased Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nowrey, Nancy 16 January 7, 1806
Court binds Nancy Nowrey,
illegitmate, to John Hanway to age 16
- housework Book 2 (1800-1809)
Nowrey, Nancy 6 August 1801 November 10, 1807
Court binds Nancy Nowrey,
illegitimate, to James Amos of Wm to
age 16 - spin, sew and knit Book 2 (1800-1809)
O'Brian, Eleanor (Serv't) March 26, 1778
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)
O'Neal, Eleanor 9 January 1795 April 15, 1806
Court appoints John O'Brian (of
Baltimore Co.) as guardian. Sec:
Luke Tearnan and Charles O'Brian of
Baltimore Book 2 (1800-1809)
Osborn, Amos 19 August 10, 1775 June 14, 1785
Court binds Amos Osborn, son of
John Osborn, (with consent of
mother, Ahn Osborn) to John Mitchel -
millwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
44
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Osborn, James 18 February 8, 1788 February 11, 1806
James, of William, Court appoints
John Courtney as guardian. Sec.
James Hollis & George Courtney Book 2 (1800-1809)
Owens, Jane (Serv't) December 4, 1778
Complaint of James Hutchins
(master)-add 4 months for having
bastard child and running away Minutes (1774-1788)
Paca, Ann April 23, 1799
Chose Josias Wm. Dallam as
guardian. Sec: Richard Dallam and
Wm. Smith, Esq. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Paca, Francis Dallam May 3, 1799
Court appoints Wm. Dallam as
guardian. Sec: Rich. Dallam and
Wm. Smith, Esq. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Paca, William April 23, 1799
William Paca, of Aquila, chose
Richard Dallam as guardian. Sec.
Dr. Phillip Henderson and Josias
Wm. Dallam Book 1 (1777-1799)
Paca, William August 29, 1804
Court appoints Richard B. Dallam as
guardian. Sec: Wm. Smith, esq., and
Wm. M. Dallam Book 2 (1800-1809)
Packwood (?), James 16 Mary 14, 1792 January 31, 1809
Court binds James packwood to
James Taylor to age 21 - blacksmith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Pain, John 13 June 1, 1770 June 10, 1783
Court binds John Pain to Alexander
Duncan - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Parr, Elisha 15 August 27, 1792 October 20, 1807
Court binds Elisha Parr to James Orr
to age 21 - potter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Parsons, John Jr.
16 yrs 6
mos January 3, 1806
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)
Parsons, Moses 10 August 20, 1797 January 26, 1807
Father, Caleb, binds son to age 21 to
Christian Waskey - boot and
shoemaker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Patrick, Ann 2 June 1801 April 16, 1804
Court bvinds (with consent of her
mother Ruth) to John Neal to age 16 -
spin, knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809)
Patrick, George 7 January 1797 April 16, 1804
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)
Patrick, Sarah 13 January 1791 April 16, 1804
Court binds Sarah Parker, with
consent of her mother Ruth, to
Thomas Sheridan to age 16 - spin,
knit and sew Book 2 (1800-1809)
Patrick, Susanna 9 March 1793 April 16, 1804
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)
Penix, Edward 16 August 2, 1788 August 14, 1804
Father, John Penix, binds son to Wm.
Silver to age 21 - hatter Book 2 (1800-1809)
45
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Penix, William 21 July 1786 December 25, 1802
William Penix binds himself with the
consent of his father, John Penix, to
James Penix, Famer for 4 yers and 7
months - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Pennell, Edward 11 August 27, 1788 Bound to Thomas Johnston-farming Minutes (1774-1788)
Penney, John 17 December 25, 1779 December 13, 1796
Court binds John Penney to Daniel
McLoughlin - bricklayer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Pennix, John 21 March 2, 1784 January 24, 1801
John Pennix binds himself to John
McCracken to March 2, 1805 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Perine, Martha April 14, 1802
Court orders that Neamiah Armstrong
and Hannah his wife, be guardian.
Sec: David Davis instead of
Alexander McComas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Perine, Nimrod April 14, 1802
Court orders that Neamiah Armstrong
and Hannah his wife, be guardian.
Sec: David Davis instead of
Alexander McComas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Perkins, Richard Rubin Perkins 17 July 4, 1776 January 1, 1776
Bound (on advice of father) to John
Mitchell, millwright, to age 21-
millwright. Reuben Perkins m.
11/15/1748 to Avarilla Durbin (St.
James+F61 Parish) Minutes (1774-1788)
Perry, Edward 17 December 1790 March 18, 1807
Father, Benjamin Carroll, binds son
to Richard Thrift to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Perry, James 16 August 15, 1789 July 31, 1806
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." Minutes (1774-1788)
1776 Census, Harford lower:
Philips, Samuel-60, m.
9/28/1749 to Sovalitte
Bozwell (St. J. & St. G)
Perry, Thomas 6 June 13, 1780
Court binds Thomas Perry to Thomas
henley to age 21 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Philips, Martha Martha Philps 10 February 12, 1776 February 8, 1776
Bound (with consent of father-
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 Minutes (1774-1788)
Phillips, Martha June 29, 1803
Requests court to grant letters of
administration to her son James
Phillips and son-in-law Paca Smith
on deceased husband's will Book 2 (1800-1809)
Pisnies (?), Aquila William Pisinies 12+ January 9, 1777
Bound to Edward Hanson to age 21-
tanner Minutes (1774-1788)
Polson, Elias
14 yrs 6
mos June 14, 1789 June 14, 1803
Court binds Elias Polson to Wm.
Robinson to age 21 - cooper
Poulson, Joseph (mulatto)
Pisnies, Aguila (son of
William) 7 September 8, 1775 February 7, 1776
Bound to Willim Smith
(schoolmaster) to age 21-farming Minutes (1774-1788)
Poulson, Valentine (b.
September 6, 1770), Orson (b.
March 1, 1773), Isaac (b. April
18, 1775) January 7, 1777
Bound to Benjamin DeBrular to age
21 Minutes (1774-1788)
46
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Presbury, Edward 6 September 1, 1798 August 24, 1805
Court binds Edward Presbury, negro,
with the consent of his mother, to Dr.
Wakeman Bryarly to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Presbury, James, William &
Joseph William Presbury Under 14 March 23, 1774
Appoints Jes. Garrettson and George
Presbury, Jr. as guardians Edward
and William as sureties Minutes (1774-1788)
Presbury, Joeph William February 10, 1784
Chose James Nathaniel Sadler as
guardian. Sec: James McComas and
Joseph Presbury Book 1 (1777-1799)
Presbury, Joseph 15 Mary 5, 1768 February 10, 1783
Court binds Joseph Presbury to
James Wetherall - sadler's trade Book 1 (1777-1799)
Presbury, William 15 March 7, 1766 February 13, 1781
Court binds William Presbury to
Joseph Billings (silversmith) - clock
and watch maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Preston, Benjamin 14+ March 29, 1774
Chooses Clemency Preston as
guardian, John Love & Aguila Scott
as surities Minutes (1774-1788)
Preston, Corbin Daniel Preston 14 December 5, 1774
Chooses James Preston as guardian
John Love and Thos Johnson as
sureties Minutes (1774-1788)
Preston, James July 11, 1798
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
Preston, William Daniel Preston 14+ December 21, 1774
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 Minutes (1774-1788)
Price, Joseph 21 June 17, 1791 January 2, 1808
Joseph Price binds himself, with the
consent of his fathr Robert, to Abner
Gilbert for 5 years (to age 21) -
carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Prine, John October 13, 1807
Hannah Prine, widow of John Prine,
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
Court binds James Pritchard to
Ephriam Arnold to age 21 - carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Pritchard, Samuel 13 March 1802
Court binds Samuel Pritchard to
William Arnold to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Pritchard, Stephen Samuel Pritchard 14 October 4, 1774 March 29, 1775
Bouond to Daniel Pritchard to age 21-
milwright Minutes (1774-1788)
Pritchett, John 16 October 8, 1763 April 11, 1780
Court binds John Pritchet to Wm.
Luckey to age 21 - spinning wool Book 1 (1777-1799)
47
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Pritchett, Samuel 17 September 18, 1763 August 1780
Binds himself (with the consent of
father) to Joeph Ross to age 21 -
carpenter and joyner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ragan, Daniel 8 November 28, 1800 September 26, 1809
Court binds Daniel Ragan to John
Daugherty to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ragen, John 14 March 24, 1768 June 1782
Court binds John Ragen to Joseph
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 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Reese, Asel 6 May 1, 1789 August 25, 1795
Jane Reese, mother, binds Asel
Reese to Gregory Barnes - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Rice, John John Stanley 10 September, 1777 March 28, 1777 Bound to John Stanley-cordwainer Minutes (1774-1788)
Ridgon, John John Rigdon 17 September 10, 1774 November 24, 1774
Bound with consent of mother
Elizabeth Clark to Samuel Dooly to
age 21-carpenter & joener
Rigdon, William (son of William) 16 September 7, 1777 March 28, 1777
Bound with consent of mother to
Stephen Hill-weaver Minutes (1774-1788)
Riley, Patrick 14 October 1, 1777 April 12, 1785
Court binds Patrick Riley to Samuel
Webb - tanner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Roase, John 19 May 15 1760 May 31, 1779
John Roase (Rouse) binds himself to
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
Bound to John Paul to age 21-miller,
John paul appointed guardian of
Samuel Roberts-Joshua France 7
David Lee, sureties Minutes (1774-1788)
Robinson, Charles 12 August 30, 1767 April 11, 1780
Court binds Charles Robinson to
Josias Hitchock (of Asel) to age 21 -
blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Robinson, Jemina 7 November 15, 1779 March 7, 1786
Court binds Jemina Robinson to
Simon Mershel (?) Book 1 (1777-1799)
Robinson, John July 3, 1804
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)
Robinson, Joseph 7 March 4, 1773 August 26, 1779
Court binds Joseph Robinson to John
Hannah to age 21 - weaving Book 2 (1800-1809)
Robinson, Samuel 12 April 14, 1783 October 13, 1795
Court binds Samuel Robinson to
Joshua Day - carpenter and joinger Book 1 (1777-1799)
Robinson, William 14 October 19, 1766 December 12, 1780
Court binds William Robinson to
Walter Taylor - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Robinson, William 14 August 30, 1765 April 11, 1780
Court binds William Robinson to
Peter Caqrroll to age 21 -
shoemaking Book 1 (1777-1799)
Roles, Reason 11 August 5, 1790 June 9, 1795
Court binds Reason Roles to Wiliam
Mitchell, Jr., (son of William) -
shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
48
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Rose, Reason June 11, 1799
Court binds Reason Rose (?) to
Phillip Bennett - shoemaker (formerly
bound to William Mitchell Book 1 (1777-1799)
Row, Samuel 17 July 8, 1805
Father, Cornrod Row, binds son to
John Smith for four years - tanner
and currier Book 2 (1800-1809)
Rowles, William June 9, 1795
Chose William Mitchell, Sr., as
guardian. Sec. James Mitchell and
William Mietchell, Jr. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ruff, George Bradford Henry Ruff October 13, 1795
Court appoints Hannah Ruff as
guardian. Sec. John and William
Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ruff, Henry Richard Ruff August 26, 1774
Bound to James Moore until Jan,1,
1778-farmer Minutes (1774-1788)
Ruff, Henry 11 May 4, 1795 March 17, 1807
Court appoints John Ruff of Hary (?),
as guardian. Sec: Joseph Strong
and William Bull Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ruff, Henry Henry Ruff October 13, 1795
Court appoints Hannah Ruff as
guardian. Sec. John and William
Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ruff, John Henry Ruff October 13, 1795
Court appoints Godfrey Waters as
guardian. Sec. Henry Waters, Sr.,
and Walter Waters. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ruff, Richard 16 January 30, 1791 March 17, 1807
Court appoints John Ruff of Hary (?),
as guardian. Sec: Joseph Strong
and William Bull Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ruff, Richard Henry Ruff October 13, 1795
Court appoints Hannah Ruff as
guardian. Sec. John and William
Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Rumsey, Charles Henry 11 August 1797 May 10, 1808
Court appoints Henry C. Rumsey of
New York as guardian. Sec. Edward
Hall & Benedict hall Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ruth, Parker 17 December 14, 1790 February 3, 1808
Court binds Parker Ruth (with
consent of his mother) to William
Kitheart to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Rylery, John 15 November 25, 1782 April 10, 1798
Court binds John Rylery to John
Reardon Book 1 (1777-1799)
Rylie, Benjamin 12 May 1, 1768 February 9, 1779
Court binds Benjamin Rylie to John
Forwood to age 21 - milling Book 1 (1777-1799)
Rylie, Georgie 14 April 5, 1765 February 9, 1779
Court binds George Rylie to John
Forwood to age 21 - milling and
farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Scarborough, Samuel 16 May 25, 1784 April 24, 1801
Father (Joseph) binds son to
Benjamin Duberry to age 21 - wagon
maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Scott, Cassandra Daniel Scott (of James) November 30, 1780
Court appoints John Long, Jr., as
guardian. Sec. Mordecai Amoss and
William Coal Book 1 (1777-1799)
Scott, John 14 May 15, 1771 June 14, 1785
Court binds John Scott to James
Webster (of Jno) - house carpenter
and joyner Book 1 (1777-1799)
49
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Scott, Sarah 2 April 1791 December 11, 1792
Court appoints George York as
guardian. Sec: William York and
Nicholas Horner Book 1 (1777-1799)
Scott, Sarah York George York, Sr. 12 May 8, 1790 May 3, 1803
Court appoints Zelfu York as
guardian. Sec: Moses Maxwell and
james M. Dorsey Book 2 (1800-1809)
Scott, Sarah York George York, Sr. 12 May 8, 1790 July 1, 1803
Estate of Sarah York Scott
descended from Walter Scott. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Scott, Walter September 9, 1794
Deceased - lands, etc., in possession
of guardian, George York. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Scott, William 12 May, 1768 April 11, 1780
Court binds William Scott to
Frederick Frailey to age 21 -
blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Serea, Hampton 3 January 31, 1792 September 9, 1794
Court binds Hampton Serea to Aaron
Bonain - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Sha, David 16 March 1762 June 15, 1782
Court binds David Sha to John Bull
(blacksmith) - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Sharp, Elizabeth 15 April 15, 1788 September 20, 1803
Chose Benjamin Richardson (of
Samuel) as guardian. Sec: Elijah
Stansbury, Jacob Gladden Book 2 (1800-1809)
Sharp, Susan 12 August, 1791 September 20, 1803
Court appoints Benjamin Richardson
(of Samuel) as guardian. Sec: Elijah
Stansbury and Jacob Gladden. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Shaw, Robert October 16, 1805
Renunciation of Grace Shaw, wife of
Robert Shaw, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Sheilds, James 4 October 1, 1779 December 9, 1783
Court binds James Sheilds to Ralph
Piles, Jr. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Sheilds, John, Jr. 2 November 1781 December 9, 1783
Court binds John Sheilds, Jr., son of
John Sheilds, to Mary Rhodes. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Sheridine, Nathan August 8, 1786
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)
Shores, Mary 5 August 1776 September 3, 1781
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)
Short, Mary 4 September 14, 1775 August 26, 1779
Court binds Mary Short to Samuel
Beard to age 16 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Sims, Francis 6 March 25, 1776 August 13, 1782
Court binds Francis Sims to George
Anderson - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799)
Sims, Jean 13 November 1, 1769 August 13, 1782
Court binds Jean Sims to Andrew
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
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Sinclair, Robert 17 September 29, 1789 March 17, 1789
Bound to Thomas Wilson-cabinet
making Minutes (1774-1788)
Sing, Samuel 17 December 25, 1788 January 27, 1806
Court binds Samuel Sing (negro
orphan) to Richard Coale to age 21 -
farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Singleton, Phoebe 7 November 9, 1801 July 5, 1809
Father, John, binds daughter to
James Kerr to age 16 - knit, sew and
spin Book 2 (1800-1809)
Slater, Pemberton March 10, 1809
Sally Guyton, widow of deceased,
renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, Ann October 15, 1805
Ann Smith (formerly Bryarly), wife of
John Smith, adm. Of Richard Bryarly.
Sec. George Lemmon Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, Betsey 14 November 26, 1791 February 25, 1806
Court appoints Frances Smith as
guardian. Sec. John Gorrell and
William Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, Francis April 26, 1796
Chose William Paca as guardian.
Sec: Richard Dallam and John
Philoeman Paca Book 1 (1777-1799)
Smith, Freenetta 4 November 10, 1797 August 10, 1802
Court appoints Martha Smith
guardian to her 3 children. Sec:
Elijah Davis and Samuel Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, James 12 December 25, 1793 February 25, 1806
Court appoints Frances Smith as
guardian. Sec. John Gorrell and
William Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, John 9 September 1, 1796 February 25, 1806
Court appoints Frances Smith as
guardian. Sec. John Gorrell and
William Griffith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, John H. August 26, 1805
Court appoints William W. Webster
as guardian. Sec. William Lester and
Benjamin G. Jones Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, Joseph 19 April 22, 1777 January 22, 1796
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)
Smith, Martha 3 July 1, 1799 August 10, 1802
Court appoints Martha Smith
guardian to her 3 children. Sec:
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)
Smith, Paca April 26, 1796
Chose William Paca as guardian.
Sec: Richard Dallam and John
Philoeman Paca Book 1 (1777-1799)
Smith, Rebecca August 2, 1796
Court appoints Nicholas Horner as
guardian. Sec. James Duley and
Henry Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Smith, Samuel Griffith 7 December 23, 1794 August 10, 1802
Court appoints Martha Smith
guardian to her 3 children. Sec:
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
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Smith, Thomas 11 July 19, 1808
Court appoints Isaac Wooley as
guardian. Sec: John Creswill and
William Smith Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smith, Thomas October 1782
Court binds Thomas Smith, formerly
bound to Thomas Henley, to James
Barnett Book 1 (1777-1799)
Smithson, Daniel March 11, 1806
Application of John Doran, guardian
to estimate estate of Daniel
Smithson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, Daniel October 21, 1806
Application of John Doran, guardian
to estimate estate of Daniel
Smithson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, Daniel 16 April 1, 1789 August 13, 1805
Court appoints John Dooran as
guardian. Sec: John Dooran as
guardian. Sec: James Montgomery
and Thomas Butler Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, Edward 16 November 25, 1790 August 25, 1807
Court binds Edward Smithson, with
consent of his guardian, Thomas
Smithson, to William Wright to age
21 - joiner and cabinet maker Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, John 19 June 20, 1786 October 8, 1805
Court binds John Smithson to john
Devoe to age 21 - house carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, John March 11, 1806
Application of John Doran, guardian
to estimate estate of Daniel
Smithson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, John October 21, 1806
Application of John Doran, guardian
to estimate estate of Daniel
Smithson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, John 19 June 20, 1786 August 13, 1805
Court appoints John Dooran as
guardian. Sec: John Dooran as
guardian. Sec: James Montgomery
and Thomas Butler Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, Luther 14 November 25, 1790 August 24, 1805
Court appoints William Smithson, of
Daniel, as guardian. Sec: William
Smithson, Sr., and John Guyton Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, Thomas November 20, 1778
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)
Smithson, Thomas 20 March 1, 1785 August 13, 1805
Court appoints John Dooran as
guardian. Sec: John Dooran as
guardian. Sec: James Montgomery
and Thomas Butler Book 2 (1800-1809)
Smithson, William June 11, 1799
William, of Daniel, chose William
Smithson, Esq., as guardian. Sec:
John Guyton and Henry Dorsey. Book 1 (1777-1799)
52
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Spence, John 17 October 20, 1787 February 20, 1805
Court binds John Spence to John
Spotswood Peck & Co., to age 21 -
tanner Book 2 (1800-1809)
Spencer, William 21 December 10, 1789 February 12, 1805
Court binds William Spencer to Isaac
Towson to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
St.Clair, John James St.Clair November 24, 1774
Chooses Lichester St. Clair as
guardian; William McComas (son of
Daniel) & James St. Clair-sureties Minutes (1774-1788)
Stallion, Samuel 9 May 29, 1792 September 20, 1803
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)
Stallions, Aquila 8 March 1792 March 18, 1800
Court binds Aquila Stallions to
Joshua Matley - bricklayer Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stallions, Isaac 11 February 10, 1790 August 11, 1801
Court binds Isaac Stallions to Parker
Gilbert, Jr., to age 21 - taylor Book 2 (1800-1809)
Stallions, Samuel 10 May 29, 1792 November 27, 1804
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)
Standiford, William 12 December 10, 1771 February 10, 1784
Court binds William Standiford to
Lancelot Carlile - carpenter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stevenson, Robert Robert Stevenson 17+ November 29, 1775
Chooses Dr. John Archer guardian;
January 1, 1776-Bound to Joseph
Stokes until July 7, 1778-joyner &
carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
Stiles, Phoeby March 13, 1797
Court appoints John Holland Barney
as guardian. Sec: Richard Kruson
and Capt. George Stilis. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stiles, Polly about 10 March 13, 1797
Court appoints Capt. George Stiles
as guardian. Sec: Richard Kruson
and John Holland Barney Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stiles, Rebecca about 6 March 13, 1797
Court appoints Capt. George Stiles
as guardian. Sec: Richard Kruson
and John Holland Barney Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stiles, Samuel June 12, 1798
Chose George Stiles as guardian.
Sec: John H. Barney and John
Montgomery. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stiles, William about 8 March 13, 1797
Court appoints Capt. George Stiles
as guardian. Sec: Richard Kruson
and John Holland Barney Book 1 (1777-1799)
Stokes, Joseph 4-7-8 May 21, 1806
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
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
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. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Stokes, Nat 8-3-28 May 21, 1806
Court binds Nat Stokes, with consent
of mother, to Zephaniah Bailey to age
21 - farmer. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Storm, Appalima Ann Capon Storm 12 April 1777 November 26, 1776 Bound to Jacob Albert to age 16 Minutes (1774-1788)
Streett, Rachel 12 April 13, 1790 April 12, 1803
Court appoints Jemina Street as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Street, Sr.,
and Thomas Street (of Thos.). Book 2 (1800-1809)
Streett, Samuel 2 November 17, 1800 April 12, 1803
Court appoints Jemina Street as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Street, Sr.,
and Thomas Street (of Thos.). Book 2 (1800-1809)
Streett, Sarah 9 December 10, 1793 April 12, 1803
Court appoints Jemina Street as
guardian. Sec. Thomas Street, Sr.,
and Thomas Street (of Thos.). Book 2 (1800-1809)
Stricklen, Jacob 10 August 11, 1797 October 20, 1807
Court binds Jacob Stricklen to James
Orr to age 21 - potter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Strong, Eleanor 11 July 4, 1791 June 28, 1803
Court appoints Jeremiah Bidddeson
as guardian. Sec. William Wilner
and Henry Wetherall. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Strong, William 16 April 1, 1787 June 28, 1803
Chose Jeremiah Biddison as
guardian. Sec. William Wilmer and
Henry Wetherall. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Stump, Ann 4 1798 December 28,. 1802
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)
Stump, Elizabeth 8 1794 December 28,. 1802
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)
Stump, Elizabeth Ann September 20, 1803
John Stump, guardian, requests
appraisal of estate of Herman Stump,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Stump, Hannah 7 1795 December 28,. 1802
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)
Stump, Harman September 20, 1803
John Stump, guardian, requests
appraisal of estate of Herman Stump,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Stump, Herman 2 1800 December 28,. 1802
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)
54
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Stump, Mary 5 1797 December 28,. 1802
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)
Stump, Mary Hannah September 20, 1803
John Stump, guardian, requests
appraisal of estate of Herman Stump,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Sullivan, Nathan Hannah Sullivan 13 August 25, 1775
Bound to Charles Rydon to age 21-
carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
Sutto, Henry October 29, 1799
Court binds Henry Sutto to Alexander
McComas Book 1 (1777-1799)
Swan, Christy 6 July 28, 1797 June 15, 1805
Court binds Christy Swan, with
consent of mother, to William St.
Clair to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Swan, Frederic 8 October 23, 1797 June 15, 1805
Court binds, with consent of mother,
Frederic Swan to George Careens to
age 21 - farming. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Swift, David 12 January 1, 1771 August 12, 1783
Court binds David Swift to James
Little Book 1 (1777-1799)
Swift, Mark 17 October 2, 1777 August 12, 1794
Court binds Mark Swift to Amos
Hollis - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Swift, Rachel 13 September 15, 1773 June 13, 1786
Court binds Rachel Swift to Margaret
Scarborough. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Talbot, Bob 13 July 8, 1792 August 31, 1805
Parents, Neo and Esther Talbot
(negro), bind son to John Moughhon,
Jr., to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Talbott, Eliz 11 August 10, 11794 September 20, 1805
Court binds Eliz Talbott, negro
daughter of Ester Talbott, to John
Spottswood Peck, with consent of
mother, to age 16 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Talbott, Neo 12 March 10, 1793 August 30, 1805
Parents, Neo and Esther Talbot
(negro), bind son toThomas A. Hayes
to age 21 - farmer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Taylor, Aquilla Michael Taylor 12 September 30, 1774 December 19, 1774
Bound (with consent of mother Mary
Arnold) to Thomas Mitchell, Jr. to age
21-shoemaker Minutes (1774-1788)
Taylor, Aquilla 18 August 7, 1762 December 12, 1780
Court binds Aquilla Taylor to John
Mitchell - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, Edward February 28, 1789
Court appoints Maj. John Taylor as
guardian of Edward Taylor, child of
Edward Taylor, deceased, Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, Elizar February 28, 1789
Court appoints Maj. John Taylor as
guardian of Edward Taylor, child of
Edward Taylor, deceased, Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, George 16 March 1, 1778 August 12, 1794
Court binds George Taylor to Michael
Mather - hatter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, James 15 October 7, 1790
Chose Richard Munki as guardian.
Sec: James Wetherall Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, James May 13, 1793
Chose his brother, William Taylor as
guardian. Book 1 (1777-1799)
55
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Taylor, Jesse 15 March 20, 1765 August 26, 1779
Court binds Jesse Taylor to Abraham
Taylor to age 21 - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, John August 12, 1794
Court binds John Taylor to James
Gorden - farming. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, Richard Mitchell Michael Taylor 10 September 30, 1774 December 19, 1774
Bound (with consent of mother Mary
Arnold) to John Mithchell-millwright to
age 21 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Taylor, Robert February 29, 1808
James Taylor and Isaiah Taylor, sons
of Robert Taylor, deceased -
renunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Taylor, Samuel May 13, 1793
Court appoints William Taylor as
guardian to Samuel Taylor. Sec:
Richard Colegate and James Duley. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Tayson, Elijah 10 August 1798 April 12, 1808
Court binds Elijah Tayson to Samuel
Marshall to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
Tharp, Elizabeth March 12, 1804
Benjamin Richardson guardian,
requets appraisal of state of Thomas
Tharp. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Tharp, Susan March 12, 1804
Benjamin Richardson guardian,
requets appraisal of state of Thomas
Tharp. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Tharp, William March 12, 1804
Benjamin Richardson guardian,
requets appraisal of state of Thomas
Tharp. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thelly, Anna December 8, 1778
James Thelly (3rd Md. Regiment)
Anna Thelly requests allowance for
her child, 18 months Minutes (1774-1788)
Thomas, Anna 4 June 13, 1786
Court appoints Ralph Piles, Sr., as
guardian. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, Benjamin 12 November 1785 March 21, 1797
Court binds Benjamin Thomas to
Thomas Samson - weaver Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, Francis 9 March 8, 1772 August 12, 1783
Court binds Francis Thomas to
Bennett Green (son of Benjamin
Green). Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, Hannah 14 June 24, 1791 January 28, 1806
Hannah is an heir of John Thomas.
Court appoints William Pyle as
guardian. Sec: Robert Johnsen and
John Pyle. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thomas, Hannah
James, Hannah, John and William
heirs of John Thomas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thomas, Hannah 8 June 13, 1786
Court appoints Ralph Piles, Sr., as
guardian. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, James
James, Hannah, John and William
heirs of John Thomas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thomas, John 11 June 13, 1794 January 28, 1806
Hannah is an heir of John Thomas.
Court appoints William Pyle as
guardian. Sec: Robert Johnsen and
John Pyle. Book 2 (1800-1809)
56
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Thomas, John 14 November 1765 August 26, 1779
Court binds John Thomas, with
consent of father, to John Bull to age
21 - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, John
James, Hannah, John and William
heirs of John Thomas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thomas, Joseph 14 January 1767 October 10, 1780
Court binds Joseph Thomas, with
consent of his father, to Henry Ruff to
age 21 - tanner and currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, Luda 18 March 15, 1792 June 13, 1803
Ann Turner binds her daughter
(negro) to John Spottswood Peck to
age 18 - housewifery Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thomas, Sarah 12 June 13, 1786
Court appoints Ralph Piles, Sr., as
guardian. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Thomas, William 9 April, 1796 January 28, 1806
Hannah is an heir of John Thomas.
Court appoints William Pyle as
guardian. Sec: Robert Johnsen and
John Pyle. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thomas, William
James, Hannah, John and William
heirs of John Thomas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thompson, Elizabeth 12 February 2, 1789 June 9, 1801
Court binds Elizabeth Thompson to
Rolen Rogers and Jane Rogers, his
wife, to age 16 - sewing, spinning and
knitting Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thompson, Hannah June 1, 1809
Hannah of Deer Creek, wife of James
Thompson, deceased, renunciation of
estate of late husbvand, recommends
her brother, Samuel Jay Book 2 (1800-1809)
Thorns, John 5 February 1, 1780 February 8, 1785
Court binds John Thorns to Phillip
Maddon - weaving Book 1 (1777-1799)
Timmons, Copeland 19 March 16, 1790 August 8, 1809
Court appoints Aaron Hill as
guardian. Sec: Thomas Hill and
James Hill, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Timmons, Harriott 12 October 12, 1797 August 8, 1809
Court appoints Aaron Hill as
guardian. Sec: Thomas Hill and
James Hill, Jr. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Togood, William November 29, 1803
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)
Toland, Jacob 15 December 9, 1769 February 8, 1785
Court binds Jacob Toland to James
Thompson - tailor Book 1 (1777-1799)
Tolby, Crouch 9 May 24, 1780 April 10, 1798
Court binds Crouch to Isaiah Roberts -
farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Toogood, Rachel 9 April 1, 1795 October 9, 1804
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)
Touslin, William William 11 December 1776 March 27, 1777
Bound (with consent of mother) to
Thomas Peregrine Frady Minutes (1774-1788)
57
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Townsley, James 17 September 8, 1791 September 20, 1808
Court binds James Townsley
(orphan), with consent of his
guardian, John Mahan, Sr., to
Benjamin Makan to age 21 - cooper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Townsley, John 15 October 8, 1786 August 3, 1802
Court binds John Townsley, with the
consent of mother, to Amos Evans to
age 21 Book 2 (1800-1809)
Towson, John 21 February 8, 1789 February 8, 1803
John Towson, binds himself, with
consent of father, Charles, to David
Hanway to age 21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809)
Tremain, John 16 March 15, 1768 December 9, 1783
Court binds John Tremain to William
Rigg Book 1 (1777-1799)
Tusshe, Samuel 17 March 13, 1797
Court binds Samuel Tusshe to Amos
Davis - cooper Book 1 (1777-1799)
Twogood, William November 29, 1803
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)
Vansickle, Ann 7 February 13, 1781
Court binds Ann Vansickle to Daniel
Norris Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wair, Luke February 24, 1801
Luke Wair chose brother Abraham
Wair as guardian. Sec. Thomas
Ayres, Sr., and Josias Bull. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Waltham, Charlton 20 October 26, 1802
Chose William Chambers as
guardian. Sec. James Lytle and
James Duley. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Waltham, Sara Elena 12 October 26, 1802
Court appoints William Chambers
and Sarah Chambers as guardians.
Sec. James Lytle and James Duley.
Sec. changed to Alexander
McComas Book 2 (1800-1809)
Waltham, William 17 October 26, 1802
Chose William Chambers as
guardian. Sec. James Lytle and
James Duley. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Walthom, Clement February 28, 1795
Chose Samuel Picketts, Jr., as
guardian. Sec. James Lytle and
Henry Wetherall. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Walton, Joseph 15 November 1781 March 15, 1796
Court binds Joseph Walton to Joseph
Burgess - cabinet maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ward, Ann March 18, 1800
Court appoints Elizabeth Ward as
guardian. Sec. Robert Briarly and
Thomas Johnson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ward, James 16 October 12, 1802
James Ward chose Joseph Robinson
as his guardian. Sec. Joseph
Ashton and Jesse Poteet Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ward, James 18 July 8, 1786 August 28, 1804
Court binds James Ward to Joseph
Stokes to age 21 - house carpenter Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ward, James March 18, 1800
Court appoints Bernard Johnson (of
Bernard) as guardian. Sec: William
Pyle and William McMath. Book 1 (1777-1799)
58
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Ward, John July 12, 1805
Sarah Ward, widow of deceased
John Ward, renunciation Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ward, Richard 17 November 1783 March 18, 1800
Court binds Richard Ward to William
Mitchel - shoemaker Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ward, Richard 18 October 26, 1802
Chose Joseph Robinson as guardian.
Sec. Joseph Ashton and Jesse
Poteet. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Ward, William March 18, 1800
Court appoints Bernard Johnson (of
Bernard) as guardian. Sec: William
Pyle and William McMath. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Ward, William 15 October 12, 1802
Chose Joseph Robinson as his
guardian. Sec: Joseph Ashton and
Jesse Poteet Book 2 (1800-1809)
Warfield, Henry 14 May 1784 April 10, 1798
Court appoints Cyrus Osborne
guardian. Sec: Benjamin Osborn and
Alexander Morros. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Warrick, Levina 8 September 1801 October 11, 1809
Court binds Levina Warrick to
William Wright to age 16 - spinning,
nitting and sewing Book 2 (1800-1809)
Waters, Charles John Waters 14+ August 24, 1774
Chooses Stephen Waters guardian.
William Ensor & Thomas
Presbury,surerties Minutes (1774-1788)
Waters, Mary 6 August 19, 1786 December 11, 1792
Jane Horner (?), grandmother of
Mary Waters, appointed as guardian.
Sec: Jacob Bond and Nicholas
Horner. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Waters, Sarah & Mary John Waters August 25,1775
Court appoints Mary Waters
guardian. Stephen Waters & Norton
Homer, sureties Minutes (1774-1788)
Watters, Bennet November 15, 1808
Court appoints Sally F. Watters as
guardian. Sec. William Shekel and
Benedict Hanson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Bennet April 11, 1809
Bennet Vansickle in place of
Benedict Hanson as sec. (heir of
Stephen Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Elizabeth Lester November 15, 1808
Court appoints Sally F. Watters as
guardian. Sec. William Shekel and
Benedict Hanson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Elizabeth Lester April 11, 1809
Bennet Vansickle in place of
Benedict Hanson as sec. (heir of
Stephen Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Henry November 15, 1808
Court appoints Sally F. Watters as
guardian. Sec. William Shekel and
Benedict Hanson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Henry April 11, 1809
Bennet Vansickle in place of
Benedict Hanson as sec. (heir of
Stephen Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Henry October 28, 1805
Renunciation of Mary Watters, wife of
Henry Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Isaac
James Watters& Lydia
Tout 9 August 10, 1774 August 26,1774
Bound (with consent of mother) to
Aquilla Nosse to age 21-carpenter Minutes (1774-1788)
59
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Watters, Jacob 15 January 20, 1791 April 29, 1806
Court binds Jacob Watters to David
E. price to age 21 - milling Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, John
supposed
to be 16 October 13, 1807
Court appoints Dr. Thomas H.
Birckhead as guardian. Sec. Thomas
W. Bond and Sutton Gudgeon Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Julianna November 15, 1808
Court appoints Sally F. Watters as
guardian. Sec. William Shekel and
Benedict Hanson Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Julianna April 11, 1809
Bennet Vansickle in place of
Benedict Hanson as sec. (heir of
Stephen Watters, deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, Polly April 14, 1801
Polly Watters chose Thomas
Burkhead as guardian. Sec: James
Weatherall and William Wilmer. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Watters, William
probably
16 1/2 October 8, 1794
William Watters binds himself, with
consent of his father Stephen
Watters, to John Moores - tanner and
currier Book 1 (1777-1799)
Way, Leverdge
9 yrs, 10
mos June 11, 1805
Court binds Leveredge Way, with
consent of his mother, to Patrick
McLaughlin to age 21 - bricklayer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Weair, Luke August 18, 1801
Application of Abraham Weair,
guardian, for appraisal of estate of
Thomas Weair. Peter heir of
Thomas. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Weair, Peter August 18, 1801
Application of Abraham Weair,
guardian, for appraisal of estate of
Thomas Weair. Peter heir of
Thomas. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Ann October 28, 1800
Ann Webster chose John Skinner
Webster as guardian. Sec: Isaac ------
and Samuel Webster. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Caroline 4 April, 1798 May 6, 1802
Court appoints Geroge Chauncey as
guardian. Sec: David Crane and
Cyrus Osborn. George Chauncey
executor of Geroge Chauncey,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Cassandra 11 February 15, 1798 April 5, 1809
Parents, Charles and Jane Webster,
bind daughter to Mary montgomery to
age 16 - sew, knit, housework. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Chauncey 16 December 25, 1795 May 6, 1802
Court appoints Geroge Chauncey as
guardian. Sec: David Crane and
Cyrus Osborn. George Chauncey
executor of Geroge Chauncey,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Henry Hall 12 October 15, 1782 June 9, 1795
Court binds Henry Webster to
Richard Harbert. Book 1 (1777-1799)
60
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Webster, Isaac 2 December 6, 1805 January 12, 1808
Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard.
Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery
and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, James 5 March 26, 1802 January 12, 1808
Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard.
Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery
and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, John 4 September 3, 1803 January 12, 1808
Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard.
Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery
and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Richard 9 January 30, 1798 January 12, 1808
Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard.
Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery
and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Samuel 7 December 23, 1800 January 12, 1808
Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard.
Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery
and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Samuel December 1, 1807
Sarah Webster, widow of deceased,
Samuel, renunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Susannah 15 October1787 June 14, 1803
Susannah Webster chooses mother,
Mary Webster, as guardian. Sec. ?? Book 2 (1800-1809)
Webster, Thomas 8 June 4, 1799 January 12, 1808
Heir of Samuel Webster, of Richard.
Court appoints Richard Webster, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec. Thomas Jeffery
and John Mitchell. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wesley, George 16 September 1, 1778 October 19, 1794
Court binds George Wesley to John
Mitchell - millwright Book 1 (1777-1799)
West, Ann 12 August 10, 1793 September 20, 1805
Court binds Ann West, with the
consent of her mother, Temperance
Sinclair, to Alisanna Wilson to age 16
- sewing. Book 2 (1800-1809)
West, David
8 yrs, 12
days April 29, 1809
Father, William West, binds son to
Abraham Huff to age 21 - cooper. Book 2 (1800-1809)
West, James 6 April 12, 1803
Court binds James West to James
Amoss (of William) to age 21 -
farmer. Book 2 (1800-1809)
West, Samuel 15 January 18, 1770 February 8, 1785
Court finds Samuel West, with the
consent of his father, to James Moore
- farmer and shoe maker Book 1 (1777-1799)
West, William 9 April 1, 1795 June 16, 1804
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)
West, William
14 yrs, 15
days April 29, 1809
Father, William West, binds osn to
Abraham Huff to age 21 - cooper. Book 2 (1800-1809)
61
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Wheeler, Anna 15 July 1793 March 28, 1809
Heir of Thomas Wheeler, deceased.
Court Appoints Henry G. Bussey as
guardian. Sec: Edward F. Bussey
and William Pyle Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Anna 15 July 1793 April 11, 1809
New Security - Aquila Miles in place
of Edward F. Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Charity T. March 24, 1803
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)
Wheeler, Charity Teresa November 19, 1801 March 17, 1802
Court Appoints Benjamin Green, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec: Benjamin Green,
William McMath and Bennet Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Frances Hellen 2 October 2, 1799 March 17, 1802
Court Appoints Benjamin Green, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec: Benjamin Green,
William McMath and Bennet Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Julian 13 June 1795 March 28, 1809
Heir of Thomas Wheeler, deceased.
Court Appoints Henry G. Bussey as
guardian. Sec: Edward F. Bussey
and William Pyle Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Julian 13 June 1795 April 11, 1809
New Security - Aquila Miles in place
of Edward F. Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Leonard Benjamin Wheeler August 17, 1784
Chose Edward Biven as guardian.
Sec: Benjamin and Leonard Green Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wheeler, Michael 5 September 23, 1796 March 17, 1802
Court Appoints Benjamin Green, Jr.,
as guardian. Sec: Benjamin Green,
William McMath and Bennet Bussey. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Richard 18 October 8, 1786 November 23, 1804
Binds himself, with consent of his
father, Joseph, to Joshua Husband,
farmer and currier to age 21. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wheeler, Susannah Josias Wheeler June 12, 1792
Court appoints martha Wheeler as
guardian. Sec: Edwward Prigg and
Henry Johns. Book 1 (1777-1799)
White, Mary October 19, 1794
Wife of Jonathan White, testified in
cse between Henry Ruff and Joshua
Cunningham. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Whiteford, Robert 12 or 13 January 31, 1809
Court binds Robert Whiteford,
orphan, to John W. McComas to age
21 - farming and the cooper
business. Book 2 (1800-1809)
62
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Whiteford, Samuel 9 June 7, 1795 November 27, 1804
Court binds Samuel Whiteford, with
consent of her mother, to Elijah Fell
to age 21 - miller. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Whiteford, Samuel 9 June 7, 1795 December 11, 1804
Elijah Fell assigned Samuel
Whiteford to John S. Whitaker -
tanner Book 2 (1800-1809)
Whitlock, Jessee 3 March 10, 1781 June 8, 1784
Court binds Jessee Whitlock to
James Watson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Whitson, David February 9, 1808
Court binds David Whitson, with the
consent of his mother, Sarah Jewell,
to Robert Williams. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Whittaker, John
16 yrs, 4
mos March 11, 1792 March 11, 1808
Court binds John Whittaker, with
consent of his guardian, Benjamin
Everist, to Phillip Bennett - cord
wainer Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilgis, Susannah 11 March 20, 1797 September 8, 1808
Court binds Susannah Wilgis, with
consent of her father, to John and
Elizabeth Renshaw (his wife) to age
16 - housekeeping Book 2 (1800-1809)
Willard, Thomas 16 February 10, 1783
Court binds Thomas Willard to
Jessee Dawson - blacksmith Book 1 (1777-1799)
Williams, Barratt 14 February 16, 1808
Court appoints Barrack Wiliams as
guardian. Sec: John Adlum and
Edward Stiles. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Williams, James 17 November 29, 1775
Bound to Alexander Huseton to age
21-wheelwright Minutes (1774-1788)
Williams, John September 4, 1804
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
bookkeeper Book 2 (1800-1809)
Williams, John, Jr., 17 1/2 Septembe 9, 1808
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
making Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilmer, James M. 14 November, 171793 March 15, 1808
Court appoints William Wilmer as
guardian. Sec: Jacob Bond and
Matthew Berckhead. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilmer, ----sanna October 28, 1800
Chose her brother William Wilmer as
guardian. Sec. Samuel Bradford and
William Watters. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Alisanna August 11, 1800
Alisanna Wilson chose Christopher
Wilson as guardian. Sec: William
Coale and Isaac Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Andrew April 7, 1806
Lydia Wilson, widow of Andrew
Wilson, deceased, remunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Ashbury
7 yrs, 3
mos, 10
days July 1, 1807
Child of color and the son of Amy.
Court binds Ashbury Wilson to Jacob
Wilson (a free man of color) to age
21 - miller Book 2 (1800-1809)
63
Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Wilson, Avarilla February 28, 1783
Heir of John Wilson. Court appoints
William Baker as guardian. Sec:
James Little and William Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, Benjamin February 28, 1783
Heir of John Wilson. Court appoints
William Baker as guardian. Sec:
James Little and William Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, Eliza 14 July 10, 1795 August 8, 1809
Court appoints Ruth Wilson as
guardian. Sec: John Wilson and
William Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, George 17 October 10, 1791 August 8, 1809
Court appoints Ruth Wilson as
guardian. Sec: John Wilson and
William Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Isaac July 9, 1800
Renounces executorship of father's
will (John Wilson). Recommends
brothers Christopher Wilson and
John Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, James 4 August 9, 1792 September 19, 1796
Court binds James Wilson to William
Chapman, with the consent of his
father. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, James February 28, 1783
Heir of John Wilson. Court appoints
William Baker as guardian. Sec:
James Little and William Wilson. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, John August 1782
Avarilla Smith, Exectrix of Samuel
Smith, deceased, grandmother of the
children of John Wilson, deceased. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, John 14 February 21, 1795
John Wilson binds himself, with the
consent of his father James, to
Richard Sweeny - chair maker for 7
years. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, John 20 November 14, 1788 August 8, 1809
Court appoints Ruth Wilson as
guardian. Sec: John Wilson and
William Wilson. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Lee 18 January 1785 February 8, 1803
Chose Mary Wilson, their mother, as
guardian. Sec: William Wilson,
Esq., and George Walker. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Lee 17 January 1, 1785 August 17, 1802
Court binds Lee Wilson to Aquila
McComas to age 21 - house
carpenter and joiner. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Mary 11 February 8, 1803
Court appoints Mary Wilson as
guardian. Sec: William Wilson,
Esq., and George Walker. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Nathan August 11, 1800
Sarah Jenny guardian offered
Christopher Wilson as security in
place of ?? Wilson, now deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Nathan 5 December 1793 June 11, 1799
Court appoints Sara Wilson as
guardian to her three sons. Sec:
Peter and John Wilson Book 1 (1777-1799)
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Wilson, Nathan April 14, 1801
Son of Thomas Wilson, deceased.
Application of Sarah Tenny, formerly
Wilson, guardian of above to
estimate estate of Thomas Wilson,
deceased. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, Peter August 11, 1800
Sarah Jenny guardian offered
Christopher Wilson as security in
place of ?? Wilson, now deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Peter 8 October 22, 1790 June 11, 1799
Court appoints Sara Wilson as
guardian to her three sons. Sec:
Peter and John Wilson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, Peter April 14, 1801
Son of Thomas Wilson, deceased.
Application of Sarah Tenny, formerly
Wilson, guardian of above to
estimate estate of Thomas Wilson,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Priscilla 14 February 8, 1803
Chose Mary Wilson, their mother, as
guardian. Sec: William Wilson,
Esq., and George Walker. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Rachel 19 August 27, 1805
Court appoints William Wilson, Esq.,
as guardian. Sec - Parker H. Lee
and Isaac Kennard. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Samuel 13 February 8, 1803
Court appoints Mary Wilson as
guardian. Sec: William Wilson,
Esq., and George Walker. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Thomas August 11, 1800
Sarah Jenny guardian offered
Christopher Wilson as security in
place of ?? Wilson, now deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, Thomas 7-Jan June 11, 1799
Court appoints Sara Wilson as
guardian to her three sons. Sec:
Peter and John Wilson Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wilson, Thomas April 14, 1801
Son of Thomas Wilson, deceased.
Application of Sarah Tenny, formerly
Wilson, guardian of above to
estimate estate of Thomas Wilson,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Wilson, William December 9, 1783
Son of Samuel Wilson and heir of
Aquila Paca, Jr., deceased. Court
appoints Samuel Wilson as guardian
to his infant son. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, Elizabeth 11 June 10, 1783
Court binds Elizabeth Wood to
William Ramsay. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, Hudson January 1796
Court binds Hudson Wood to Michael
Mather - hatter Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, Hutson June 14, 1796
Chose Michael Mather as guardian.
Sec. Mitchell Stewart. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, Isaac 18 August 12, 1794
Court binds Isaac Wood to Matthew
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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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Wood, James
17 yrs 3
mos April 13, 1769 April 13, 1786
Court binds James Wood to John
Wilson - taylor Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, John Henry Wood August 17, 1784 Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, John 18 August 19, 1776 April 15, 1794
Court binds John Wood to John
Rumsey. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, John June 14, 1796
Chose Mitchel Stewart as guardian.
Sec: Roger and Michael Matthew. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wood, Joshua June 12, 1787
Chose Amoss Barnes as guardian.
Sec. Benjamin Osborn and Jacob
Green. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Woodland, Jonathan &
Cassandra December 21, 1774
Ordered to find security for
administering the estate of Jonathan
Massey, deceased
Woolling, Leonard 10 June 10, 1777 February 20, 1787
Court binds Leonard Woolling to Roy
Toland - farming. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Woolling, William 12 February 17, 1775 February 20, 1787
Court binds William Woolling to
Robert Conn - farming Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wright, Bloyce August 12, 1788
Chose Thomas Wright as guardian.
Sec. James Sewington and Edward
Flanagan. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wright, john August 12, 1788
Chose Matthew Sparks as guardian.
Sec: James Sewington and Edward
Flanagan. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Wright, William August 12, 1788
Court appoints Thomas Wright as
guardian. Sec. James Sevington and
Edward Flanagan Book 1 (1777-1799)
York, Daniel 15 February 9, 1808
Court binds Daniel York to John
Roberts to age 21 - farming Book 2 (1800-1809)
York, Elizabeth February 2, 1802
Daughters of George York, Sr.,
deceased, William York, guardian. Book 2 (1800-1809)
York, Elizabeth April 1806
Deceased. Benedict (or Benjamin)
Legoe and Elizabeth Legoe, heirs of
the deceased, renunciation. Book 2 (1800-1809)
York, Nicholas February 8, 1803
Deceased. William and Sarah
Chambers, Administrators, Sarah
York, wife of Nicholas York, was
widow Waltham before intermarriage
with Nicholas York. Book 2 (1800-1809)
York, William April 20, 1803
Half brother to Gilbert York,
deceased. Renounce all right to
estate. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Yorley, Nathaniel 11 July 24, 1771 June 15, 1782
Court binds Ralph Yorley and
Nathaniel Yorley to William Edy -
coopers trade. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Yorley, Ralph 13 June 8, 1769 June 15, 1782
Court binds Ralph Yorley and
Nathaniel Yorley to William Edy -
coopers trade. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Young, Alexander 2 December 1803 March 18, 1806
Heir of Alexander Young. Court
appoints Archer Hays as guardian.
Sec. Godfrey Waters and David
Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809)
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Indentures and Guardianships
Harford County 1774 - 1809
Last, First Middle Orphan of: Age Birth Date Date Orphaned Date of Judgement Judgement Reference Comments
Young, Alexander 2 December 1803 April 8, 1806
Mary O'Brien (formerly Young)
administrator of Alexander Young,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Archer Hays 5 February 1801 March 18, 1806
Heir of Alexander Young. Court
appoints Archer Hays as guardian.
Sec. Godfrey Waters and David
Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Archer Hays 5 February 1801 April 8, 1806
Mary O'Brien (formerly Young)
administrator of Alexander Young,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, John 16 June 17, 1789 March 18, 1806
Heir of Alexander Young. Court
appoints Archer Hays as guardian.
Sec. Godfrey Waters and David
Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, John 16 June 17, 1789 April 8, 1806
Mary O'Brien (formerly Young)
administrator of Alexander Young,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, John 16 June 10, 1789 December 10, 1805
Court binds John Young, with
consent of his mother Mary Young, to
Joshua Husbands to age 21 - tanner
and currier. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Margaret Robert Young 16 August 7, 1770 September 7, 1778
Court binds Margaret Young, to
Joseph Roase to age 16. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Young, Robert 12 April, 1793 March 18, 1806
Heir of Alexander Young. Court
appoints Archer Hays as guardian.
Sec. Godfrey Waters and David
Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Robert 12 April, 1793 April 8, 1806
Mary O'Brien (formerly Young)
administrator of Alexander Young,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Sarah 10 April, 1795 March 18, 1806
Heir of Alexander Young. Court
appoints Archer Hays as guardian.
Sec. Godfrey Waters and David
Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Sarah 10 April, 1795 April 8, 1806
Mary O'Brien (formerly Young)
administrator of Alexander Young,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Sarah 7 August 26, 1779
Court binds Sarah Young to William
Gail to age 16. Book 1 (1777-1799)
Young, Thomas Jefferson 5 February 1801 March 18, 1806
Heir of Alexander Young. Court
appoints Archer Hays as guardian.
Sec. Godfrey Waters and David
Clark. Book 2 (1800-1809)
Young, Thomas Jefferson 5 February 1801 April 8, 1806
Mary O'Brien (formerly Young)
administrator of Alexander Young,
deceased. Book 2 (1800-1809)
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