Lunenburg County (Va.) Apprenticeship Indentures, 1799-1868
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Lunenburg County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Lunenburg County (Va.) Apprenticeship Indentures, 1799-1868, are bonds and contracts of apprenticeship, showing the names of master and apprentice, the trade to be taught, details of the contract, the amount of the bond and the names of sureties. Many of the apprentices bound out prior to 1866 were free African Americans.
- Biographical / historical:
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Lunenburg County was formed in 1745 from Brunswick County. Part of Charlotte County was added in 1777.
- Acquisition information:
- These items came to the Library of Virginia in transfer of court papers from Lunenburg County under the accession number 42852.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- .35 cu. ft. (1 box)