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Indenture of Sam Moor with James L. Turley sponsored by Dorothee Broquier, Volume 5, Number 461, 1842 September 12.
title
Indenture of Sam Moor with James L. Turley sponsored by Dorothee Broquier, Volume 5, Number 461, 1842 September 12.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1842-09-12
Abstract
In this indenture, Sam Moor (alias David, described as a free boy of color of 16 years of age) is sponsored by his grandmother, Dorothee Broquier (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to James L. Turley 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 Francois Gallaud with Dutreuil Barjon sponsored by Louis Gallaud, Volume 4, Number 97, 1825 February 11
title
Indenture of Francois Gallaud with Dutreuil Barjon sponsored by Louis Gallaud, Volume 4, Number 97, 1825 February 11
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
1825-02-11
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Gallaud (described as a young free man of color of 14 years of age and a Creole of New Orleans) is sponsored by his father, Louis Gallaud (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Dutreuil Barjon (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 Jean Baptiste with Francois Bierre sponsored by Nicolas Joly, Volume 5, Number 375, 1834 November 18
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste with Francois Bierre sponsored by Nicolas Joly, Volume 5, Number 375, 1834 November 18
Subject
Slaves, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1834-11-18
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste (described as a young man of color and slave for and until the age of 21 years) is sponsored by his slaveholder, Nicolas Joly (described as a free man of color) as an apprentice to Francois Bierre (described as a free man of color) 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 Ursin Hinse with Cowand and Field sponsored by Manuel Hinse, Volume 3, Number 308, 1822 November 30.
title
Indenture of Ursin Hinse with Cowand and Field sponsored by Manuel Hinse, Volume 3, Number 308, 1822 November 30.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1822-11-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Ursin Hinse (described as a free boy of color of 16 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Manuel Hinse (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 Pierre Lanon with Nelson Foucher sponsored by Elenor Magdeleine, Volume 4, Number 211, 1828 February 6.
title
Indenture of Pierre Lanon with Nelson Foucher sponsored by Elenor Magdeleine, Volume 4, Number 211, 1828 February 6.
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
1828-02-06
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Lanon (described as a young free man of color of 17 years of age and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his mother, Elenor Magdeleine (described as a free negress), as an apprentice to Nelson Foucher (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 Auguste Jenkins with Valentin Syler sponsored by Edward Jenkins, Volume 2, Number 34, 1815 May 30
title
Indenture of Auguste Jenkins with Valentin Syler sponsored by Edward Jenkins, Volume 2, Number 34, 1815 May 30
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1815-05-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Auguste Jenkins (described as a young free man of color of 15 years of age) is sponsored by his father Edward Jenkins as an apprentice to Valentin Syler to learn to be a cooper. 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 Auguste Brouard with Barbarin F. and Son sponsored by Adeline Renaud, Volume 3, Number 147, 1819 October 11
title
Indenture of Auguste Brouard with Barbarin F. and Son sponsored by Adeline Renaud, Volume 3, Number 147, 1819 October 11
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1819-10-11
Abstract
In this indenture, Auguste Brouard (described as a young free man of color of 12 years of age, native to Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Adeline Renaud (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Barbarin F. & Son 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 Joseph Desbordes with Cherubin and Dessources sponsored by Joseph Desbordes, Volume 4, Number 1, 1823 February 5
title
Indenture of Joseph Desbordes with Cherubin and Dessources sponsored by Joseph Desbordes, Volume 4, Number 1, 1823 February 5
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1823-02-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Desbordes (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age, born in Saint Domingue, is sponsored by his uncle and tutor, Joseph Desbordes (described as a free man of color) as an apprentice to Cherubin & Dessources 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 Antoine Deloge Caricabus with Gurly and Guillot sponsored by Lange Crais, Volume 4, Number 46, 1823 November 4
title
Indenture of Antoine Deloge Caricabus with Gurly and Guillot sponsored by Lange Crais, Volume 4, Number 46, 1823 November 4
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1823-11-04
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Deloge Caricabus (described as a free child of color) is sponsored by his tutor, Lange Crais, as an apprentice to Gurly & 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 Bob with Joseph Benitte, Volume 1, Number 71, 1813 December 20
title
Indenture of Bob with Joseph Benitte, Volume 1, Number 71, 1813 December 20
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Legal documents, Deeds, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1813-12-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Bob (described as a free negro of 28 years of age) contracts as a servant to Joseph Benitte.

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 Claude Pecquere with Rene Lameuse sponsored by Antoine Paye, Volume 3, Number 250, 1821 February 25
title
Indenture of Claude Pecquere with Rene Lameuse sponsored by Antoine Paye, Volume 3, Number 250, 1821 February 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
1821-02-25
Abstract
In this indenture, Claude Pecquere (described as a free child of color of 11 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by Antoine Paye as an apprentice to Rene Lameuse 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.
Indenture of Jean Joseph with Samuel Haskett sponsored by Franciose Dejon, Volume 4, Number 151, 1826 August 9
title
Indenture of Jean Joseph with Samuel Haskett sponsored by Franciose Dejon, Volume 4, Number 151, 1826 August 9
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1826-08-09
Abstract
In this indenture, John Joseph (described as a free man of color of 14 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Francoise Dejon (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Samuel Haskett to learn to be a saddler and harness maker.

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 Nerestin with Charles Richard sponsored by Marie Sauve, Volume 1, Number 48, 1812 September 4
title
Indenture of Francois Nerestin with Charles Richard sponsored by Marie Sauve, Volume 1, Number 48, 1812 September 4
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-09-04
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Nerestin (described as a free quadroon of 13 years of age born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Sauve (described as a free mulatto), as an apprentice to Charles Richard 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 Joseph Pichon with Cherubin and Dessources sponsored by Jean Louis Pichon, Volume 4, Number 223, 1828 June 5
title
Indenture of Joseph Pichon with Cherubin and Dessources sponsored by Jean Louis Pichon, Volume 4, Number 223, 1828 June 5
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1828-06-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Pichon (aged 14 years) is sponsored by his father, Jean Louis Pichon, as an apprentice to Cherubin & Dessources (described as free men 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 Jean Baptiste Registre with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Regu Boisdore, Volume 4, Number 64, 1824 March 1
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Registre with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Regu Boisdore, Volume 4, Number 64, 1824 March 1
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-03-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Registre (about 17 years old) is sponsored by his father, Registre Boisdore, 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 Francisco Dela Cruz with Corderiolle & Lacroix sponsored by Henry Cailloux, Volume 4, Number 198, 1827 September 3.
title
Indenture of Francisco Dela Cruz with Corderiolle & Lacroix sponsored by Henry Cailloux, Volume 4, Number 198, 1827 September 3.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1827-09-03
Abstract
In this indenture, Francisco Dela Cruz (described as a young free man of color of 17 years of age) is sponsored by his tutor, Henry Cailloux (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Corderiolle & Lacroix (described as 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 Dorson Mathieu with Gregoire and Gaston sponsored by Henry Mathieu, Volume 3, Number 2, 1818 January 9
title
Indenture of Dorson Mathieu with Gregoire and Gaston sponsored by Henry Mathieu, Volume 3, Number 2, 1818 January 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
1818-01-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Dorson Mathieu (described as a young free quarteroon of 10 years of age and a native of St. Yago) is sponsored by his father, Henry Mathieu, as an apprentice to Gregoire & Gasto 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 Nathaniel Lloyd with Henry Dillard, Volume 3, Number 202, 1820 November 7
title
Indenture of Nathaniel Lloyd with Henry Dillard, Volume 3, Number 202, 1820 November 7
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
1820-11-07
Abstract
In this indenture, Nathaniel Lloyd (described as a free negro man of 25 years of age, born in Philadelphia) contracts as a servant to Henry Dillard.

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 and Louis Gravier with Francois Skinner sponsored by Nicolas Gravier, Volume 2, Number 73, 1816 August 5
title
Indenture of Joseph and Louis Gravier with Francois Skinner sponsored by Nicolas Gravier, Volume 2, Number 73, 1816 August 5
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-08-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Gravier (described as a free man of color of 15 years of age) and Louis Gravier (described as a free man of color of 13 years of age) are sponsored by their father Nicolas Gravier as apprentices to Francois Skinner to learn to be sailmakers. 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 Baptiste Regnier with Jean Castellano sponsored by Marguerite Therieu, Volume 4, Number 142, 1826 April 18
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Regnier with Jean Castellano sponsored by Marguerite Therieu, Volume 4, Number 142, 1826 April 18
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1826-04-18
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Regnier (described as a young free man of color of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Marguerite Therieu (described as a free person of color), as an apprentice to Jean Castellano to learn to be a barber and dentist. 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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