Postbellum Orphan Bonds and Apprentices

Names of Orphan and Parents: Warren Fraser (parents not named) Bound to: Mrs. Laura Glenn Winn Date: 1884-01-16 In Duplicate Georgia, Liberty County } This Indenture made and entered into by the Ordinary of said County and Mrs. Laura Gleen* Winn both of said county and State witnesseth that the said Joseph Ashmore as aforesaid hath agreeably to an order passed [left blank] 1883 in pursuance of the Statute in such case made, and provided, bound out for the term of five years Warren J. Fraser to the aforesaid Mrs. Laura Gleen Winn, she the said Mrs. Winn agreeing and contracting to teach the said Warren Fraser the business of husbandry and the habits of industry etc to furnish him with protection, wholesome food and medicine, to feed and cloth him properly and to each him the elementary principles of the English language, and of matematics [sic] and shall govern

Names of Orphan and Parents: Sampson Gaulden and Prince Pray, sons of Mintie Thompson Bound to: Jackson Williams Date: 1879-12-02 State of Georgia, Liberty County } This Indenture of apprenticeship made and entered into this second day of December Eighteen Hundred and seventy nine A.D. Between Mintie Thompson and Jackson Williams both of said State and County, Witnesseth that the said Mintie Thompson for and in consideration of the obligations made by the said Jackson Williams, and hereinafter set forth, does by these Articles of Apprenticeship, bind out and transfer to the said Jackson Williams two minors, her children, to wit: Sampson Gaulden, aged fourteen years, and Prince Pray, aged about eight years, till they become twenty one years of age. And the said Jackson Williams obligates himself to teach them farming, to furnish them protection, wholesome food, suitable clothing, necessary medicine, and medical attention, and further to teach them

Names of Orphan and Parents: Lula Miller, daughter of Edie Miller Bound to: Richard D. Miller Date: 1879-08-13 “State of Georgia, Liberty County } This Indenture made this 13th August 1879 between Edie Miller an unmarried woman the mother of the child hereinafter apprenticed, of the one part and Richard D. Miller of the second part, Witnesseth that the said Edie Miller in consideration of the promise made to her by said Richard D. Miller as well as in consideration of one dollar to her in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, has by these presents, let out and apprenticed and does let out and apprentice her infant Daughter Lula Miller now aged about fifteen months, till she becomes eighteen years of age, to the said Richard D. Miller. And the said Richard D. Miller hereby agrees and covenants with the said Edie Miller

Names of Orphan and Parents: Hannah Stewart, daughter of John Stewart Bound to: Mary W. Whatley Date: 1878-08-06 Apprenticeship Record Georgia, Liberty County } This Indenture made the sixth day of August 1878 between John Stewart of Walthourville said state and county of the one part and Mary W. Whatley of the same place of the other part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of the promise made to him by the part of the second part as well as in consideration of five dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents that the said party of the second part will take charge of rise [sic] and educate to read and write in the English Language and otherwise comfortably provide for his little daughter Hannah Stewart during the time of her apprenticeship hereinafter mentioned. Has by these

Names of Orphan and Parents: John N. Haymans son of Stouten Haymans Bound to: John W. Haymans Date: 1869-10-07 Apprenticeship “State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made and entered into by and between William P. Girardeau Ordinary of the County aforesaid of the one part and John W.. Haymans of the said county of the other part, witnesseth that the said Ordinary hath this day bound and put as apprentice to the said John W. Haymans, John N. Haymans a poor minor, son of Stouten Haymans Jr. late of said County deceased, the said John N. to learn the art or mistery of Husbandry, and after the manner of an apprentice to serve the said John N. from the day of the date hereof, during the full term of ten years, all of which time his said master he shall faithfully obey, he shall do no damage to

Names of Orphan and Parents: Joseph Haymans son of Stouten Haymans Bound to: Joseph S.Haymans Date: 1869-10-07 Apprenticeship “State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made and entered into by and between William P. Girardeau Ordinary of the County aforesaid of the one part and Joseph S. Haymans of the said county of the other part, witnesseth that the said Ordinary hath this day bound and put as apprentice to the said Joseph S. Haymans, Joseph Haymans a poor minor of said County son of Stouten Haymans Jr. late deceased to learn the art or mistery of Husbandry, and after the manner of an apprentice to serve the said Jos. S. from the day of the date hereof, during the full term of thirteen years, all of which time his said master he shall faithfully obey, he shall do no damage to his said Master, nor see it done

Names of Orphan and Parents: Stouten C. Hayman son of Stouten Haymans Bound to: George H. Haymans Date: 1869-10-07 Apprenticeship “State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made and entered into by and between tWilliam P. Girardeau Ordinary of the County aforesaid of the one part and George H. Haymans of the same place of the other part, witnesseth that the said Ordinary, hath, this day bound and put as apprentice to the said George H. Haymans, Stouten C. Haymans a poor minor of said County son of Stouten Haymans Jr. late deceased the said Stouten C. to learn the art or mistery of Husbandry, and after the manner of an apprentice to serve the said George H. from the day of the date hereof, during the full term of twelve years or until he shall arrive at the age of twenty one, all of which time, his said

Names of Orphan and Parents: Seaborne H., James H. Laura, Wiley and Joseph, children of John P. Rustin, late of Tattnall County deceased Bound to: G.H. Alexander Date: 1868-10-05 Apprenticeship Record “State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made and entered into by and between W.P. Girardeau, Ordinary of the County aforesaid of the one part and G.H. Alexander, of the same place, witnesseth that the said Ordinary hath this day, under the acts of the Legislature of said State, bound and put as apprentice to the said G.H. Alexander Seaborne H. James H. Laura, Wiley and Joseph, poor minor children of John P. Rustin, late of Tattnall County deceased, and residents of Liberty County, the said Seaborne H. James H. Wiley and Joseph to learn the art or mistery of agriculture, and the said Laura to learn the art or mistery of house-service and seamstress and the said

Names of Orphan and Parents: Martha Ellen (daughter of George and Nancy Hopkins Bound to: John A. Martin Date: 1867-08-06 BondFirst Document: State of Georgia, Liberty County } Personally appeared before me W.P. Girardeau Ordinary of said County. John A. and Benj. D. Martin who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that they are personally acquainted with one Nancy Hopkins of said County whose husband Geo. Hopkins has gone to parts unknown deponents further deposeth and saith that said Nancy has three minor children, to wit William, James and Martha Ellen, and she the said Nancy has no visable means of support, having no estate, and that she is aged and infirm. The said William is aged about fourteen, James ten, and Martha Ellen six years of age. Sworn before me this Aug 6th, 1867.”  Second Document: State of Georgia, Liberty County } To the Honorable the Court of Ordinary of said

Names of Orphan and Parents: James Hopkins Bound to: John P. Mell Date: 1867-08-05 Bonds First Document: “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we John P. Mell principal and Jesse Brewer security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 6th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven (1867). The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said John P. Mell, James Hopkins (minor son of Geo. [George] Hopkins) to learn

Names of Orphan and Parents: Willis Swindle, son of Jas. [James] Swindle Bound to: J.D. Zorn, then later to Henry A. Swindle Date: 1866-05-07 Bonds “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we J.D. Zorn  principal and M. Johns security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 7th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866). The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Zorn  a poor orphan of said

Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we J.A. Girardeau  principal and Jesse Brewer & Jas. D. Zorn securities are held and firmly bound and obliged unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of six hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves jointly and severally and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 6th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866). The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said J.A. Girardeau  a poor orphan of said County by the name of Josiah Foster, son of John H. Foster

The following transcription is of a document found as a loose paper inside a digitized record book of the Liberty County Court of Ordinary. It appears to be a standard apprenticeship form altered to fit the circumstances of Daniel Bacon, who was being committed to labor on Susan A. Way’s plantation until he became 21 by his aunt, Cinder [alt: Cinda] Walthour. For an additional document relating to Daniel Bacon, considered a “colored orphan” and identified as the orphan of Quash Bacon, click here. [Begin transcription] Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made this 3d day of July County of Liberty, Georgia, 1866, between Cinder Walthour and Daniel Bacon her nephew being of the age of nine years, both of said County of the one part, and Susan A. Way of the same County of the other part, witnesseth that the said Daniel Bacon does by the consent of the

Names of Orphan and Parents: Frank (parents unknown) Bound to: Daniel T. Harrison Date: 1873-01-08 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Daniel T Harrison as principal and William Harrison as security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable William P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly, severally and firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy three (1873). The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Daniel T. Harrison Frank, a poor colored

Names of Orphan and Parents: John, son of Peggy Miller Bound to: David B.M. Sheppard Date: 1871-11-02 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we David B.M. Sheppard as principal and W. Alexander Sheppard as security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable William P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of six hundred dollars ($600.00) for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one (1871).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary aforesaid has this day bound unto the said David B.M. Sheppard John, a poor colored illegitimate

Names of Orphan and Parents: Julia [parents’ names not given] Bound to: W. Alexander Sheppard Date: 1871-11-02 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we W. Alexander Sheppard as principal and David B.M. Sheppard as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable William P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of six hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one (1871).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said W. Alexander Sheppard Julia a poor colored minor

Names of Orphan and Parents: Laurence and Toney, sons of Madison Quarterman Bound to: Toney Quarterman “Col’d” Date: 1870-11-07 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Toney Quarterman Col’d as principal and Peter W. Fleming as security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable William P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of six hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 7th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy.”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Toney Quarterman Col. two poor orphans of

Names of Orphan and Parents: Berrien, son of Peggy Bound to: Sarah Fraser Date: 1869 “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Sarah Fraser principal and S.D. Bradwell as security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable William P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this [left blank] day of [left blank] in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine (1869).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Sarah Fraser Berrien a poor coloured orphan of said county an

Names of Orphan and Parents: Ellen (daughter of Georgia) Bound to: Benjamin Darsey Date: 1867-03-04 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Benjamin Darsey principal and Jesse Brewer security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 4th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven (1867).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Benjamin Darsey, Ellen, a poor coloured orphan illegitimate child of Georgia, a coloured woman of

Names of Orphan and Parents: Henrietta, daughter of Flora Bound to: Wm. [William] Hughes Sr. Date: 1866-11-06 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Wm. Hughes Sr. principal and J.W. Farmer security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 6th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Wm. Hughes Sr. a poor coloured orphan of said County, by the

Names of Orphan and Parents: Cornelius, Washington, Jane, Ann, Hetty (parents Washington [last name unknown] and Jane Spencer] Bound to: Sheldon M. Chapman Date: 1866-10-05 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Shedon [SIC] M. Chapman & F. Sulivan [SIC]  are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 5th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ordinary as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said Sheldon M. Chapman three

Names of Orphan and Parents: Tom, Nero Bound to: A.J. Baggs Date: 1866-05-07 “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we A.J. Bagg [alt: Baggs] principal  and W.A. Baggs security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of one thousand dollars for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 7th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said A.J. Baggs two poor coloured orphans of said County, by the name of Tom and Nero,

Names of Orphan and Parents: Daniel Bacon, son of Quash Bacon Bound to: Susan A. Way Date: 1866-10-01 For more insight into Daniel Bacon’s situation, click here.  Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we Susan A. Way and J.E. Way are held and firmly bound  and obliged unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid to the said ordinary, his successors in office or assigns, for which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves  jointly and severally, and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 1st day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866).”  “The condition of the above obligation

Names of Orphan and Parents: Paul Russell, son of “Shederic” [alt: Shadrach, Shadrick] Bound to: T.V. Dasher Date: 1866-05-07 “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we T.V. Dasher  principal and John R. Curry security are held and firmly bound and obliged unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this 7th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866).”  “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said T.V. Dasher  a poor coloured orphan of said County

Names of Orphans and Parents: Jake, Judy, Abram (parents not named) Bound to: W.B. Gaulden Date: 1866-04-07 Bonds “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we W.B. Gaulden principal and S.M. Chapman security are held and firmly bound and obliged unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary of Liberty County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars to be paid to the said ordinary his successors in office or assigns for which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves jointly and severally and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated at Hinesville, this Seventh (7th) day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six (1866). The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court as aforesaid

Names of Orphan and Parents: Titus, son of Toby and Clarinda Bound to: William W. Winn Date: 1866-03-05 Bond “State of Georgia, Liberty County } Know all men by these presents, that we William W. Winn principal and S.A. Fraser security are held and firmly bound and obliged unto the Honorable W.P. Girardeau ordinary in and for said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred (500) dollars to be paid to the said ordinary his successors in office or assigns for which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this fifth (5th) day of March 1866. “ “The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Court as aforesaid has this day bound unto the said William W. Winn, a poor colored