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Indenture of Francois Layet with Henry Laythorp sponsored by Mistress Layet, Volume 5, Number 379, 1835 January 12
title
Indenture of Francois Layet with Henry Laythorp sponsored by Mistress Layet, Volume 5, Number 379, 1835 January 12
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1835-01-12
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Layet (described as a free, young negro) is sponsored by his mother, Mistress Layet, a widow, as an apprentice to Henry Laythorp 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 Bazile Beaulieu with Gurlie and Guillot sponsored by Marguerite Percy, Volume 4, Number 286, 1830 March 16
title
Indenture of Bazile Beaulieu with Gurlie and Guillot sponsored by Marguerite Percy, Volume 4, Number 286, 1830 March 16
Subject
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
1830-03-16
Abstract
In this indenture, Bazile Beaulieu (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his mother, Marguerite Percy (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Gurlie & Guillot to learn to be a bricklayer. 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 Louis Gilot with Manuel and Praille, Volume 3, Number 296, 1822 September 3.
title
Indenture of Pierre Louis Gilot with Manuel and Praille, Volume 3, Number 296, 1822 September 3.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1822-09-03
Abstract
In this indenture, Piere Louis Gilot (described as a free man of color of about 21 years of age) contracts as an apprentice to Manuel & Praille (described as a free men 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 Philip Polidor with Thomas Willard sponsored by Philip Polidor, Volume 3, Number 53, 1818 June 25
title
Indenture of Philip Polidor with Thomas Willard sponsored by Philip Polidor, Volume 3, Number 53, 1818 June 25
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1818-06-25
Abstract
In this indenture, Philip Polidor (described as a free boy of color of 15 years of age) is sponsored by his elder brother, Philip Polidor, as an apprentice to Thomas Willard to learn to be a cabinetmaker.

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 Gabriel Mortimer with Mureau and Hazeur sponsored by Zeline Lemege, Volume 5, Number 381, 1835 April 23
title
Indenture of Gabriel Mortimer with Mureau and Hazeur sponsored by Zeline Lemege, Volume 5, Number 381, 1835 April 23
Subject
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
1835-04-23
Abstract
In this indenture, Gabriel Mortimer (described as a young free man of color and Creole of about 14 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Zeline Lemege (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Mureau & Hazeur (described as free men 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 Gabriel Lobo with Dubreuil and Honore sponsored by Petronille Lobo, Volume 4, Number 283, 1830 February 11
title
Indenture of Gabriel Lobo with Dubreuil and Honore sponsored by Petronille Lobo, Volume 4, Number 283, 1830 February 11
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Mexicans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1830-02-11
Abstract
In this indenture, Gabriel Lobo (described as 13 years of age and a native of Mexico) is sponsored by his father, Petronille Lobo, as an apprentice to Dubreuil & Honore (described as a free men of color) to learn to be a tailor. 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 Alexander Lange with Maurice and Pinson sponsored by Lange Simon Pierre, Volume 3, Number 278, 1822 May 31
title
Indenture of Alexander Lange with Maurice and Pinson sponsored by Lange Simon Pierre, Volume 3, Number 278, 1822 May 31
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1822-05-31
Abstract
In this indenture, Alexander Lange (described as a free child of color of about 13 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Lange Simon Pierre, as an apprentice to Maurice & Pinson to learn to be a bricklayer. 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 Marc Rene with Gillet and Bourgeace sponsored by Mare Barrault, Volume 1, Number 90, 1813 September 7
title
Indenture of Marc Rene with Gillet and Bourgeace sponsored by Mare Barrault, Volume 1, Number 90, 1813 September 7
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Benefactors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1813-09-07
Abstract
In this indenture, Marc Rene (described as a young man of color of 16 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by Maire Barrault as an apprentice to Gillet & Bourgeace to learn to be a blacksmith. In French.
Indenture of Theodale Griffin with Errie and Dolliole sponsored by Mary Wilson, Volume 5, Number 450, 1840 December 8.
title
Indenture of Theodale Griffin with Errie and Dolliole sponsored by Mary Wilson, Volume 5, Number 450, 1840 December 8.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1840-12-08
Abstract
In this indenture, Theodale Griffin (described as a free child of color of about 15 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Mary Wilson, as an apprentice to Errie & Dolliole 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 Edward St. Martin with Maurice and Pinson sponsored by St. Martin, Volume 3, Number 256, 1822 February 30
title
Indenture of Edward St. Martin with Maurice and Pinson sponsored by St. Martin, Volume 3, Number 256, 1822 February 30
Subject
Free African Americans, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1822
Abstract
In this indenture, Edward St. Martin (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age, of Philadelphia) is sponsored by his father, St. Martin, as an apprentice to Maurice & Pinson to learn to be a bricklayer. 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 Henry Allen with Francis Bureau sponsored by Francis Categin, Volume 3, Number 87, 1818 October 28
title
Indenture of Henry Allen with Francis Bureau sponsored by Francis Categin, Volume 3, Number 87, 1818 October 28
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1818-10-28
Abstract
In this indenture, Henrry Allen (described as a free negro boy of about 16 years of age) is sponsored by Francis Categin (whom he was bound to in the city of New York) to be a servant to Francis Bureau.

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 Andrew Tolyson with Hyde Leeds, Volume 3, Number 198, 1820 October 13
title
Indenture of Andrew Tolyson with Hyde Leeds, Volume 3, Number 198, 1820 October 13
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1820-10-13
Abstract
In this indenture, Andrew Tolyson (described as a free negro man of 25 years of age) contracts as a servant to Hyde Leeds.

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.
City of New Orleans order to pay, 1818 March 5.
title
City of New Orleans order to pay, 1818 March 5.
Subject
Municipal government, Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans, History, 19th century, African Americans, History, 19th century, Mayors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Macarty, Augustin Francois de, 1774-1844, Mountreuil, Rosette, active 1818, African American women, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, African American slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slave records, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaves, Louisiana, New Orleans, Financial instruments
Date created ms
1818-03-05
Abstract
An order from the mayor's office to the treasury to reimburse Rosette Montreuil, a free woman of color, for the work of her slave, Michel, who is described as a mulatto. The document is signed by the mayor of New Orleans, Augustin Macarty. In French.
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 Juan Ferre with Dominigue Caymeares sponsored by Gabriel Ferre, Volume 3, Number 42, 1818 May 8
title
Indenture of Juan Ferre with Dominigue Caymeares sponsored by Gabriel Ferre, Volume 3, Number 42, 1818 May 8
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1818-05-08
Abstract
In this indenture, Juan Ferre (described as a free mulatto of 13 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Gabriel Ferre, as an apprentice to Dominigue Caymeares to learn to be a ship-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 Benigno Caldero with Norbert Soulie sponsored by Heloise Marcoy, Volume 3, Number 80, 1818 October 1
title
Indenture of Benigno Caldero with Norbert Soulie sponsored by Heloise Marcoy, Volume 3, Number 80, 1818 October 1
Subject
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
1818-10-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Benigno Caldero (described as a young creole man of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his aunt, Heloise Marchcos (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Norbert Soulie (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a bricklayer. 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 James Morel with Francis Skinner sponsored by Marie Rose, Volume 2, Number 82, 1816 June 27
title
Indenture of James Morel with Francis Skinner sponsored by Marie Rose, Volume 2, Number 82, 1816 June 27
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
1816-06-27
Abstract
In this indenture, James Morel (described as a mulatto boy of nine years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Rose (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Francois Skinner to learn to be a sailmaker.

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 Francisque with Millet and Dubois sponsored by Janeton Lacroix, Volume 1, Number 80, 1813 December 19
title
Indenture of Francois Francisque with Millet and Dubois sponsored by Janeton Lacroix, Volume 1, Number 80, 1813 December 19
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Legal documents, Deeds, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1813-12-19
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Francisque (described as a free quadroon of 13 years of age) is sponsored by his aunt, Janneton Lacroix (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Millet & Dubois to learn to be a bricklayer. 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 Edmond Goule with Cowand and Field sponsored by Miss Piron, Volume 3, Number 133, 1819 August 2
title
Indenture of Edmond Goule with Cowand and Field sponsored by Miss Piron, Volume 3, Number 133, 1819 August 2
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
1819-08-02
Abstract
In this indenture, Edmond Goule (described as a free boy of color of about 14 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Miss Piron (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Cowand & Field to learn to be a cooper.

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 Emile Dupin with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Simon Dupin, Volume 1, Number 125, 1814 October 21
title
Indenture of Emile Dupin with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Simon Dupin, Volume 1, Number 125, 1814 October 21
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1814-10-21
Abstract
In this indenture, Emile Dupin (described as a young free man of color of 14 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his father, Simon Dupin, as an apprentice to Etienne Bertel to learn to be a 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.

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