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 1
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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)
9
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)
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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
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)
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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
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)
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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