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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.
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.
John Wells petitions to become the slave of Benjamin F. Litteral
title
John Wells petitions to become the slave of Benjamin F. Litteral
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Slaves, Free blacks, African Americans, Slavery
Date Issued
1859-09-16
Abstract
Text. John Wells petitions to become the slave of Benjamin F. Litteral. Daily Picayune; September 16, 1959; p. 4, c. 1.
Gray, Josias of West Feliciana Parish sells fifteen enslaved persons to Ann Maria, woman of color, his emancipated housekeeper, 1839
title
Gray, Josias of West Feliciana Parish sells fifteen enslaved persons to Ann Maria, woman of color, his emancipated housekeeper, 1839
Subject
Slavery--Louisiana, Slave bills of sale, Free blacks, Slaves--Emancipation--United States
Date created ms
1839-07-15, 1839-07-15
Name
Gray, Josias
Abstract
Deed for the sale of fifteen slaves by Josias Gray, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, to Ann Maria, a free woman of color, of the same parish, in consideration of service rendered Gray by Ann Maria, in the capacity of Housekeeper, since her emancipation.
Indenture of Francois Paugray with Henry Ramel, Volume 4, Number 161, 1826 November 2
title
Indenture of Francois Paugray with Henry Ramel, Volume 4, Number 161, 1826 November 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
1826-11-02
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Paugray (described as a free man of color of 21 years of age, native to Cuba) contracts as an apprentice to Henry Ramel 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 Milford Joanis with Dutreuil Barjeon sponsored by Lina Joanis, Volume 4, Number 122, 1825 July 26
title
Indenture of Milford Joanis with Dutreuil Barjeon sponsored by Lina Joanis, Volume 4, Number 122, 1825 July 26
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
1825-07-26
Abstract
In this indenture, Milford Joanis (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Lina Joanis (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Dutruil Barjeon (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 Leandre with Bugnon and Poupeli sponsored by Jean Baptiste Montesquieu, Volume 4, Number 95, 1824 December 14.
title
Indenture of Leandre with Bugnon and Poupeli sponsored by Jean Baptiste Montesquieu, Volume 4, Number 95, 1824 December 14.
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
1824-12-14
Abstract
In this indenture, Leandre (described as a young free man of color of 17 years of age from Baracou) is sponsored by Jean Baptiste Montesquieu as an apprentice to Bugnon & Poupeli 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 Jean Nott with Morin Fils sponsored by Marie Pierre, Volume 4, Number 76, 1824 June 19
title
Indenture of Jean Nott with Morin Fils sponsored by Marie Pierre, Volume 4, Number 76, 1824 June 19
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
1824-06-19
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Nott (described as a young free man of color of about 17 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Pierre (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Morin Fils 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 Edmond St Martin with Noel Carriere sponsored by Charles St Martin, Volume 4, Number 73, 1824 May 6
title
Indenture of Edmond St Martin with Noel Carriere sponsored by Charles St Martin, Volume 4, Number 73, 1824 May 6
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
1824-05-06
Abstract
In this indenture, Edmond St. Martin (described as a young free man of color of 18 years of age, born in Port au Prince) is sponsored by his uncle, Charles St. Martin (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Noel Carriere (described as a free man of color) 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 Pierre Edmond with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Emilie Piron, Volume 4, Number 6, 1824 February 2.
title
Indenture of Pierre Edmond with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Emilie Piron, Volume 4, Number 6, 1824 February 2.
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
1824-02-02
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Edmond (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age, born in Port au Prince) is sponsored by his mother, Emilie Piron (described as a free woman of color), 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 Motte Amotte with Chaigneau and Coujob sponsored by Cherubin Amotte, Volume 4, Number 54, 1823 December 24
title
Indenture of Motte Amotte with Chaigneau and Coujob sponsored by Cherubin Amotte, Volume 4, Number 54, 1823 December 24
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
1823-12-24
Abstract
In this indenture, Motte Amotte (described as a young free man of color of about 16 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his father, Cherubin Amotte (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Chaigneau & Coujob 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 Belford Barbet with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Fillette Duribour, Volume 4, Number 51, 1823 December 9
title
Indenture of Belford Barbet with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Fillette Duribour, Volume 4, Number 51, 1823 December 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
1823-12-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Belford Barbet (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Fillette Duribour (described as a free woman of color), 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 Pierre Porchereau with Edourd Bajoliere sponsored by Cocotte Arnaud, Volume 4, Number 40, 1823 September 30.
title
Indenture of Pierre Porchereau with Edourd Bajoliere sponsored by Cocotte Arnaud, Volume 4, Number 40, 1823 September 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
1823-09-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Porchereau (described as a young free man of color of 18 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his aunt, Cocotte Arnaud (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Edourd Bajoliere (described as a free man of color; seen as ""Edward"" in other documents) 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 Joseph Collins with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Aline Rousseau, Volume 4, Number 33, 1823 July 30
title
Indenture of Joseph Collins with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Aline Rousseau, Volume 4, Number 33, 1823 July 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
1823-07-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Collins (described as a young free man of color of about 16 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Aline Rousseau (described as a free woman of color, 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 Honore Couvertier with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marguerite Kint, Volume 4, Number 31, 1823 July 28
title
Indenture of Honore Couvertier with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Marguerite Kint, Volume 4, Number 31, 1823 July 28
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
1823-07-28
Abstract
In this indenture, Honore Couvertier (described as a free man of color of about 14 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Marguerite Kint, 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 Elize Boyer with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Jinette Houard, Volume 4, Number 26, 1823 June 12
title
Indenture of Elize Boyer with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Jinette Houard, Volume 4, Number 26, 1823 June 12
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
1823-06-12
Abstract
In this indenture, Elize Boyer (described as a free woman of color of 15 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by her mother, Jinette Houard (described as a free woman of color), 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 Alfred Audige with Cherubin and Dessource sponsored by Joseph Savary, Volume 4, Number 24, 1823 June 6
title
Indenture of Alfred Audige with Cherubin and Dessource sponsored by Joseph Savary, Volume 4, Number 24, 1823 June 6
Subject
Free blacks, Curaçao, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1823-06-06
Abstract
In this indenture, Alfred Audige (described as a free child of color of about 14 years of age, born in Curaçoa) is sponsored by his uncle, Joseph Savary (described as a free man of color) as an apprentice to Cherubin & Dessource (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 Peter Rousslin with James Lambert, Volume 4, Number 14, 1823 May 8
title
Indenture of Peter Rousslin with James Lambert, Volume 4, Number 14, 1823 May 8
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
1823-05-08
Abstract
In this indenture, Peter Rousslin (described as a free colored man of 19 years of age, born in Port au Prince) contracts as an apprentice to James Lambert to learn to be a carpenter and house joiner.

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 John Cuizard with Anthony Suares sponsored by Rose Menard, Volume 3, Number 309, 1822 December 3
title
Indenture of John Cuizard with Anthony Suares sponsored by Rose Menard, Volume 3, Number 309, 1822 December 3
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
1822-12-03
Abstract
In this indenture, John Cuizard (described as a free boy of color of 16 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Rose Menard (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Anthony Suares 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.

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