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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 Leon Paty with Jean Borie sponsored by Marie Deau, Volume 1, Number 102, 1813 June 12
title
Indenture of Leon Paty with Jean Borie sponsored by Marie Deau, Volume 1, Number 102, 1813 June 12
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1813-06-12
Abstract
In this indenture, Leon Paty (described as a free man of color of 13 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Catherine Victoire Deau (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Jean Borie to learn to be a cobbler. 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.
Charles-Pierre Lambert baptismal certificate, 1798 August 18.
title
Charles-Pierre Lambert baptismal certificate, 1798 August 18.
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaves, Emancipation, Saint-Domingue, Lambert, Pierre Antoine, 1771-1827, Lambert, Charles-Pierre, 1796-1862, Lambert family, Slavery, Saint-Domingue, History, Slave records, Baptismal certificates, Saint-Domingue
Date created ms
1798-08-18
Abstract
A certificate verifying that Charles-Pierre Lambert was baptized at age two by Jean Baptiste-Joseph Lemaire and that Madame de St. Georges gave him to Monsieur Lambert, his natural father, who promised to set him free. The certificate is signed by Chapdu de St. George, V. Lambert (Francoise-Victoire Joubert né Lambert, his godmother), and J. J. Lemaire. The document is in French.
Indenture of Francois Cave with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Aminaide Gimbale, Volume 1, Number 103, 1813 June 1
title
Indenture of Francois Cave with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Aminaide Gimbale, Volume 1, Number 103, 1813 June 1
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1813-06-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Cave (described as a free man of color and orphan of 10 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Aminaide Gimbale (described a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (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 Louis Amede with Joseph Vellio sponsored by Armand Morin, Volume 1, Number 68, 1812 January 20
title
Indenture of Louis Amede with Joseph Vellio sponsored by Armand Morin, Volume 1, Number 68, 1812 January 20
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-01-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Louis (described as a free boy of color of 13 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his father, Armand Morin, as an apprentice to Joseph Vellio to learn to be a tinsmith.
Indenture of Jean Denis with Thomas Willard sponsored by Alexandre Levasseur, Volume 2, Number 56, 1816 December 3
title
Indenture of Jean Denis with Thomas Willard sponsored by Alexandre Levasseur, Volume 2, Number 56, 1816 December 3
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Benefactors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1816-12-03
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Denis (described as a young free man of color of 18 years of age, born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his benefactor Alexandre Levasseur as an apprentice to Thomas Willard 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 Louis Beaunay with Louis Leroi sponsored by Marie Chambon, Volume 1, Number 92, 1813 February 24
title
Indenture of Louis Beaunay with Louis Leroi sponsored by Marie Chambon, Volume 1, Number 92, 1813 February 24
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1813-02-24
Abstract
In this indenture, Louis Beaunay (described as a young quadroon of 14 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by Marie Chambon (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Louis Leroi 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 Francoise Berger with Jean Bahourd sponsored by Francois St. Martin, Volume 2, Number 11, 1815 November 7
title
Indenture of Francoise Berger with Jean Bahourd sponsored by Francois St. Martin, Volume 2, Number 11, 1815 November 7
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
1815-11-07
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Berger (described as a young free man of color of 14 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Francoise St. Martin (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Jean Bahourd (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 Lolo Bremont with Madame Augustin sponsored by Marie Rose, Volume 1, Number 26, 1811 January 20
title
Indenture of Lolo Bremont with Madame Augustin sponsored by Marie Rose, Volume 1, Number 26, 1811 January 20
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Benefactors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1811-01-20
Abstract
In this indenture, Lolo Bremont (described as a free mulatto of 14 years of age from Saint Domingue)is sponsored by Marie Rose (described as a free mulatto) as an apprentice to Madame Augustin to learn to be a milliner. 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 Louis Auguste with Francois Gaudy sponsored by Pelagrie Moulin, Volume 1, Number 64, 1812 January 15
title
Indenture of Jean Louis Auguste with Francois Gaudy sponsored by Pelagrie Moulin, Volume 1, Number 64, 1812 January 15
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-01-15
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Louis Auguste (described as a free boy of color of 17 years of age born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother Pelagrie Moulin (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Francois Gaudy to learn to be a saddler and coach 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 Gustave Lachataignerais with Louis Leroi sponsored by Auguste Lachataignaignerais, Volume 1, Number 93, 1813 February 6
title
Indenture of Gustave Lachataignerais with Louis Leroi sponsored by Auguste Lachataignaignerais, Volume 1, Number 93, 1813 February 6
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1813-02-06
Abstract
In this indenture, Gustave Lachataignerais (described as a free quadroon of 10 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his father, Auguste Lachataignerais, as an apprentice to Louis Leroi 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 Jean Gramond with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Jean Gramond, Volume 1, Number 45, 1812 October 22
title
Indenture of Jean Gramond with Etienne Bertel sponsored by Jean Gramond, Volume 1, Number 45, 1812 October 22
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1812-10-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Gramond (described as a quadroon of 16 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his father, Jean Gramond, as an apprentice to Etienne Bertel to learn to be a carpenter and 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.
South faces serious problem with Negro exodus
title
South faces serious problem with Negro exodus
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Agricultural laborers, Free blacks
Date Issued
1923-08-05
Abstract
Text. South faces serious problem with Negro exodus. Times Picayune; August 5, 1923; p. 4, c. 4.
Indenture of Jean Laurent with Louis Leroi sponsored by Louis Laurent, Volume 1, Number 118, 1813 February 16
title
Indenture of Jean Laurent with Louis Leroi sponsored by Louis Laurent, Volume 1, Number 118, 1813 February 16
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1813-02-16
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Laurent (described as a young free man of color of 15 years of age from Cuba) is sponsored by his father Louis Laurent as an apprentice to Louis Leroi 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 Francois Chaudurier with Francois Marsilly sponsored by Francoise Geneve, Volume 1, Number 119, 1813 February 1
title
Indenture of Francois Chaudurier with Francois Marsilly sponsored by Francoise Geneve, Volume 1, Number 119, 1813 February 1
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
1813-02-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Chaudurier (described as a young free man of color of 13 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Francoise Geneve (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Francois Marsilly to learn to be a cobbler. 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.
New Orleans Mayor Macarty calls for organization of one or more companies of firemen, engineers and pioneers, made up of free men of color in 1820.
title
New Orleans Mayor Macarty calls for organization of one or more companies of firemen, engineers and pioneers, made up of free men of color in 1820.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Free blacks, Fire fighters, Engineers, Pioneers, Organizations, Mayors, New Orleans, Macarty
Date Issued
1820-04-22
Abstract
Text, April 22, 1820. Mayoralty of New Orleans. Published in the Louisiana Gazette. New Orleans Mayor Macarty calls for organization of one or more companies of firemen, engineers and pioneers, made up of free men of color.
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 Titi Maurice with Charles Craycraft sponsored by Sanitte Oditto, Volume 1, Number 140, 1814 January 10.
title
Indenture of Titi Maurice with Charles Craycraft sponsored by Sanitte Oditto, Volume 1, Number 140, 1814 January 10.
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
1814-01-10
Abstract
In this indenture, Titi Maurice (described as a free boy of color of 13 years of age born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Sanitte Oditto (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Charles Craycraft 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.
Negro exodus slackens
title
Negro exodus slackens
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, African Americans, Agricultural laborers, Free blacks
Date Issued
1923-09-11
Abstract
Text. Negro exodus slackens. Times Picayune; August 11, 1923; p. 4, c. 4.
Indenture of Pierre Dutreuil with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marie Cambry, Volume 1, Number 110, 1813 April 27.
title
Indenture of Pierre Dutreuil with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marie Cambry, Volume 1, Number 110, 1813 April 27.
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
1813-04-27
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Dutreuil (described as a free man of color of 14 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Cambry (described as a free quadroon), as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner or 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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