DEAAHGS is beginning the transcription of apprentice records in Delaware.
These records pre-date most birth records and prove family relationships and residences. This is a volunteer project; check back for updates!
This indenture witnesseth that James Andrews of New Castle County coloured man put and by these presents doth put place and bind his daughter Martha Andrews minor who was born on the first day of April in the years of our Lord one thousand eight huundred and sixteen to Robert Topham of NewCastle County in the State of Delaware ....
An indenture can reveal family relationships, birth dates, occupations and schooling (often written into the contract).
An indenture can reveal family relationships, birth dates, occupations and schooling (often written into the contract).
