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Louisiana
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Constructed from the surveys in the General Land office and other documents
Date created ms
1820, 1820
Name
Melish, John
Journal of the Governor of the State of Louisiana. Journal of the Official Acts and Proceedings of the Governor: From the First Session of the Fourth Legislature, begun on Monday the 4th of January, 1819 [pages 1-280]. Journal of the Official Acts and Pr
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Journal of the Governor of the State of Louisiana. Journal of the Official Acts and Proceedings of the Governor: From the First Session of the Fourth Legislature, begun on Monday the 4th of January, 1819 [pages 1-280]. Journal of the Official Acts and Proceedings of the Governor: From the Second Session of the Sixth Legislature, begun 1824 [pages 281-589].
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Governors Order Book 1819-1828
Date created ms
1819, 1828
Abstract
The manuscript contains: executive orders signed by either the Governor or the Secretary of State to execute government business that falls under the purview of the executive office; orders to the Legislature to take up a certain topic (which eventually became Legislative acts); and gubernatorial addresses to the Legislature.
Indenture of Jean Pierre Emery with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Francoise Trudeau, Volume 3, Number 121, 1819 April 30
title
Indenture of Jean Pierre Emery with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Francoise Trudeau, Volume 3, Number 121, 1819 April 30
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-04-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Pierre Emery (described as a child of color of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Francoise Trudeau, as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Antoine Silvas with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Antoine Silvas, Volume 3, Number 96, 1819 March 8
title
Indenture of Antoine Silvas with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Antoine Silvas, Volume 3, Number 96, 1819 March 8
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-03-08
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Silvas (described as a free person of color of 13 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Antoine Silvas, as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Fyatt McGuire with George Marshal sponsored by Patrick McGuire, Volume 3, Number 118, 1819 March 20
title
Indenture of Fyatt McGuire with George Marshal sponsored by Patrick McGuire, Volume 3, Number 118, 1819 March 20
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-03-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Fyatt McGuire (described as a free girl of color of about 13 years of age, born in Louisville, Kentucky) is sponsored by her father, Patrick McGuire (described as a free man of color) to be a servant to George Marshal.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Joseph Raphael with Louis Simon sponsored by Marie Joseph Martin, Volume 3, Number 148, 1819 October 19
title
Indenture of Joseph Raphael with Louis Simon sponsored by Marie Joseph Martin, Volume 3, Number 148, 1819 October 19
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-10-19
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Raphael (described as a free child of color of 14 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Joseph Martin (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Louis Simon (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner and carpenter. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Hyacinte with Charles Poree sponsored by Marie Jeanne, Volume 3, Number 158, 1819 December 10
title
Indenture of Hyacinte with Charles Poree sponsored by Marie Jeanne, Volume 3, Number 158, 1819 December 10
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-12-10
Abstract
In this indenture, Hyacinte (described as a free person of color of 13 years of age) is sponsored by his grandmother, Marie Jeanne (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Charles Poree (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner and carpenter. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Laurence Alexis with Etienne Carlon sponsored by Antoine Andry, Volume 3, Number 136, 1819 August 17
title
Indenture of Laurence Alexis with Etienne Carlon sponsored by Antoine Andry, Volume 3, Number 136, 1819 August 17
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-08-17
Abstract
In this indenture, Laurence Alexis (described as a free child of color of nine years of age) is sponsored by his father, Antoine Andry, as an apprentice to Etienne Carlon (described as a free person of color) to learn to be a shoemaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Jean Jose with Manuel Moreau sponsored by Julie Bijou, Volume 3, Number 146, 1819 October 4
title
Indenture of Jean Jose with Manuel Moreau sponsored by Julie Bijou, Volume 3, Number 146, 1819 October 4
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-10-04
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Jose (described as a free man of color of 15 years of age) is sponsored by his grandmother, Julie Bijou (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Manuel Moreau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Joseph Labady with William Brand sponsored by Agathe Charles, Volume 3, Number 157, 1819 December 9
title
Indenture of Joseph Labady with William Brand sponsored by Agathe Charles, Volume 3, Number 157, 1819 December 9
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-12-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Labady (described as a free boy of color of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Agathe Charles, as an apprentice to William Brand to learn to be a bricklayer.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Antoine Sainteville with Ferdinand Liotaud sponsored by Jean Astier, Volume 3, Number 143, 1819 September 25
title
Indenture of Antoine Sainteville with Ferdinand Liotaud sponsored by Jean Astier, Volume 3, Number 143, 1819 September 25
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-09-25
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Sainteville (described as a free child of color of 14 years of age) is sponsored by his cousin, Jean Astier (described as a free man of color) as an apprentice to Ferdinand Liotaud (identified as free man of color in other documents) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Solignac Auguste with Joseph Martin sponsored by Jacques Auguste, Volume 3, Number 126, 1819 May 17.
title
Indenture of Solignac Auguste with Joseph Martin sponsored by Jacques Auguste, Volume 3, Number 126, 1819 May 17.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-05-17
Abstract
In this indenture, Solignac Auguste (described as a free person of color of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Jacques Auguste (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Joseph Martin (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a shoemaker and bootmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Antoine Silvestre with Ferdinand Liotaud sponsored by Marie Ledy, Volume 3, Number 127, 1819 May 17
title
Indenture of Antoine Silvestre with Ferdinand Liotaud sponsored by Marie Ledy, Volume 3, Number 127, 1819 May 17
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-05-17
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Silvestre (described as a free person of color of 15 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Ledy (described as a free negress), as an apprentice to Ferdinand Liotaud (identified as free man of color in other documents) to learn to be a joiner. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Douville Conille with John Goldenbow sponsored by Jean Conille, Volume 3, Number 113, 1819 February 26
title
Indenture of Douville Conille with John Goldenbow sponsored by Jean Conille, Volume 3, Number 113, 1819 February 26
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-02-26
Abstract
In this indenture, George Rolland (described as a nine-year-old quadroon) is sponsored by his brother, Jean Baptiste Conille (described as a quadroon), as an apprentice to John Goldenbow to learn to be a taylor. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Francois Wadrick with William Orr, Volume 3, Number 145, 1819 October 1
title
Indenture of Francois Wadrick with William Orr, Volume 3, Number 145, 1819 October 1
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-10-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Wadrick (described as a free man of color of New Orleans) binds himself as servant to William Orr.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Jean Volney Dufour with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Milady Durege, Volume 3, Number 125, 1819 April 30
title
Indenture of Jean Volney Dufour with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Milady Durege, Volume 3, Number 125, 1819 April 30
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-04-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Volney Dufour (described as a young free man of color and creole of 14 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Milady Durege, as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Pierre Boyer with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Finette Ward, Volume 3, Number 141, 1819 September 7.
title
Indenture of Pierre Boyer with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Finette Ward, Volume 3, Number 141, 1819 September 7.
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-09-07
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Boyer (described as a free child of color of 14 years of age, native to Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Finette Ward, as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Mondesir Ernie with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Laurette Baudin, Volume 3, Number 129, 1819 July 9
title
Indenture of Mondesir Ernie with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Laurette Baudin, Volume 3, Number 129, 1819 July 9
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-07-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Mondesir Ernie (described as a free child of color of 12 years of age, native to Cuba) is sponsored by Laurette Baudin as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free person of color) to learn to be a cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Severin Latapy with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marie Cambrie, Volume 3, Number 95, 1819 January 25.
title
Indenture of Severin Latapy with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marie Cambrie, Volume 3, Number 95, 1819 January 25.
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-01-25
Abstract
In this indenture, Severin Latapy (described as a free person of color and native of Cuba) is sponsored by Marie Cambrie (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free person of color) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Pierre Arige with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marie Louise Dagaira, Volume 3, Number 152, 1819 October 30.
title
Indenture of Pierre Arige with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marie Louise Dagaira, Volume 3, Number 152, 1819 October 30.
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-10-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Arige (described as a free child of color of 11 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Louise Dagaira, as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free person of color) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.

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