SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VIRGINIA MINUTE BOOK
1822 - 1825




1822

Feb 11
- Overseer of the Poor for Dist. # 1 to bind Sally Stillwell, base born child of Ann Stillwell to Henry Keagy. She is 3 yars old last Jan.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist # 2 to bind James Brown to Abraham Lionberger to learn farming.
- Overseer of the Poor for Dist #2 to bind Joseph Cane to Chas. H. Flemin to learn cabinet making. He is 12 years old Oct. last.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist #2 to bind John Grimsley to Chas. H. Flemin to learn cabinetmaking. He is 15 years old Jan. 1, 1821.

March
- Elizabeth Koontz, orphan or Benjamin Koontz chose Michael Koontz as gdn.
- Abraham Bowman, orphan of Benjamin Bowman chose Robert Gaw as guardian.

March 11
- Joseph Bowman, orphan of Benjamin Bowman, over 14, chose John Saum as gdn.
- George Altdorffer is appointed gdn to Elizabeth Altdorffer, orphan of Frederick, under 14.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to bind Marcus Henry, base born child of Rebecca Nutter, dec. to William Northcroft to learn farming. He is about 10 yrs old.

Mar 13
- Overseer of Poor to bind Silvia Scapp a base born child to John Keyser to learn cooking, spinning and weaving. She is four or five years old.

Apr 9
- Isabella Lockmiller, orphan of Jacob over 14 chose Archibald Finley as gdn.
- The order regarding Marcus Henry in the last court to be rescinded and he is to be bound to David Yhost to learn the trade of a joiner. He will be 15 years old, Oct. 9, 1822.
- Mary Coffman, orphan of David, over 14 chose Jacob Hudson as gdn.

May 13
- Adolph Coffman, guardian of Abraham Grandstaff, is to bind him to Jacob Nicewander to learn the art of wagon making. He is 15 yrs old Aug. 31, last.
- Andrew Moffett, orphan of William is to be bound to Benjamin Strickler to learn the art of a millwright. He was 14 years old last Jan.
- Sally Davis, daughter of Polly, over 14 chose Jesse Brumfield as gdn.
- James Leary is to be summons to show why his children shall not be bound out as he is incapable of supporting them in a proper manner.

June 11
- Nancy Myers, daughter of Catherine, chose Joseph Setzer as gdn. Over 14.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to find someone suitable who take Valentine Roundtree, base born son of Nancy Roundtree.
- Philip Hite, a base born child of Elizabeth is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to Daniel Eberly to learn the trade of tailor.

Aug 12
- Susannah Nail, orphan of Philip, over 14, chose John Beach as gdn.
- Catherine Copp, orphan of John over 14 chose Jacob Artz as gdn.
- Conrad Lichliter is appointed guardian to Noah and Theresa Ridenhour orphans of Henry under 14.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind George Alleman to John Copp to learn the trade of shoemaker. He is 8 years old July 1, 1822.
- Overseer of Poor to bind John Kinkle (Hinkle?) base born child of Magdalene Myers to John Smith to learn the craft of a tanner. 4 yrs old June 21, last.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Polly Whitehead, daughter of William to Jacob B. Keller. She is 13 years old Sept. 28, last.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Catherine Toland, daughter of Frederick, to Christopher Schickle. She is 8 yrs old Nov. 29, last.

Sept 9
- James Kelley, orphan of James is bound by Overseer of Poor to George Fetter to learn the art of a hatter. He is 16 yrs old Aug. 29, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to bind Willis Stoneberger, base born child, to Daniel Dovel, to learn farming. He is 3 yrs old May 5, last.
- John Sullivan, an orphan, about 17 years of age is to be bound to Reuben Miller to learn the art of a hatter.
- Elizabeth Gable, child of Polly, chose John Bussenberger as guardian.
- Samuel Copp, orphan or John dec. chose George Altdorffer as guardian.

Oct 7
- Henry Cooper is appointed guardian to Anna Eshelman, orphan of Peter, under 14.
- Elizabeth Byrd, orphan over 14, chose Henry Artz as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Phoebe Hopper, base born child of Matilda Hopper to Jacob Kipps. She is 3 yrs old May 23 last.
- Isaac Longacre is appointed guardian to Julia Ann Clayton, Harriet Clayton and Emily Clayton, orphans of William under 14.

Oct 8
- Overseer of the Poor for Dist #1 to bind Harriet Miller a base born child of Polly Keeran to John Bly. She is 3 yrs and 6 mo. Old Sept. 25, last.
- Overseer of Poor for Dist #1 to bind Phoebe Toland to George Shaeffer. She is 10 years old Dec. 12 next.

Nov 11
- Margaret Lawrence, orphan of James, over 14 chose Lawrence Keller as gdn.
- Daniel Sheetz is appointed guardian to David Row and Elizabeth Row, orphans of David Row dec. under age 14.
- The guardian's account of Mary Brubeck, dec. is returned by George Hottel and duly recorded.
- Jacob Artz is appointed guardian to Elizabeth Copp and Mary Ann Copp orphans of John Copp, dec. under 14.

Nov 12
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Ephraim White to Jacob Grabill to learn the trade of shoemaker. He is 4 yrs and 7 mo. Old Oct. 5, last.
- The order to bind Harriet Miller child of Polly Keeran to John Bly is rescinded and the order is to bind her to Adam Bly, she being 3 yrs and 5 months old Sept. 25 last.

Dec 9 - Catherine Strickler, orphan of David chose Benjamin Strickler as guardian.
- Amelia Bowman, daughter of Susan, chose Michael Effinger as guardian.
- Elizabeth Dodson, daughter of Dorcas chose Westly Jones as guardian.
- Overseer of the Poor to bind Lucinda Gilham to Charles Mowrer. She is 7 years old June 16 last.




1823

Jan 13
- Susanna Clayton, orphan of William chose Philip Zea as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Alfred Gaines a base born child of Agnes Smith to Henry Will to learn the craft of a tailor. 13 years old Nov 13 last.
- Abraham Piper, a base born child of May Piper is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to George Hottel to learn the trade of tanner. He is 15 years old July 20 last.
- Margaret Shell, orphan of Andrew, chose Joseph Orndorff as guardian.
- Otho Allison is charged by Commonwealth for support of a base born child of Lydia Hollar.
- James Lee, son of James, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to William Dosh to learn the art of a shoemaker. He is 16 years old.
- Daniel P. Lee son of James is bound by same to Joseph Cooper to learn the art of a shoemaker. He is 13 years old.

Jan 14
- Overseer of Poor to bind Julia Seller, daughter of a free woman of color named Lucy to Jacob Roemer. She is about 10 years old.

Feb 10
- Sam Waid is ordered to pay the Commonwealth for the support of a base born child of Mary Lindamood.

Feb 11
- Overseer of Poor to bind James Mills, son of Nancy Cauldwell to Lewis Monroe to learn farming. He is 8 yrs old Jan. 16 last.
- Barbara and Joseph Strickler, orphans of David chose David Grabill as gdn.
- John Grabill and David Grabill are appointed guardians to Mary, John, David, Sarah, Catherine, Reuben and Noah Strickler, orphans of David under 14.
- Joseph Gaw, orphan of John, over 14 chose William Payne as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Joseph Adamson, son of John and Sarah to Jacob Savage. He was born June 12, 1807.
- Clayton Adamson, son of John and Sarah is to be bound to Jacob Savage. He was born May 10, 1810.

Mar 10
- Peter Kemp, son of Tabitha Kemp to be bound to Williams Winsborough to learn farming. He is 7 years old 22 this month.

Mar 12
- Overseer of Poor to bind John H. Cooper, orphan of Leonard to Elias Overall to learn farming. He is 7 yrs old Dec. 28 last.

Apr 7
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to bind James Haines and Anthony Haines, orphans to James Booker to learn cabinet making. [No age or parent given]

May 14 - Overseer of Poor to bind Smith McKay, orphan of Enoch McKay to Charles Flinn. He is 15 years old Nov. last.
- Abraham and Elizabeth Hoover chose their father, John Hoover as guardian.
- John Hoover is appointed guardian to his son, David, under 14.
- Hannah Claytor [Clayton?], orphan of William chose Samuel Cooper as guardian.
- Mary and Miranda Clayton chose Philip Spengler as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 bind Isaac a boy of color, son of woman named Lucy Forrer to John Ruffner to learn farming. He is 7 yrs old last June.
- Harriet Boyers, daughter of Rebecca chose John Thompson as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #2 bind William Coating, child of Elizabeth Coating to John Brumback to learn farming. He is 14 yrs old Apr. 19, last.

May 15
- Adelphia Carrier, a base born child of Elizabeth Carrier is bound to Jacob Yeager. [No age given]
- Overseer of the Poor Dist #1 to bind John Henry Forry, a base born child of Polly Forry to Nicholas Druck to learn the trade of cooper. He is 4 yrs old July next.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 bind Adam Lichliter, son of Conrad to Philip Blums [?] to learn the trade of saddler. He is 18 yrs old Jan. 26 last.

June 9
- Philip Haas is ordered to pay the Commonwealth for support of a base born child of Elizabeth Grandstaff.
- Christina Baughman, orphan of Christian, over 14 chose Martin Beem as gdn.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind William Boehm, a base born child of Regina Boehm to Isaac Lockmiller to learn boot and shoemaking. He is 13 years old July 1, 1823.
- Abraham Sibert, orphan of Moses, over 14, chose David McInturff as guardian.
- William Baggett is ordered to reimburse the Commonwelath for support of a base born child of Sarah Good.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind James Wright, orphan of John to Daniel Road to learn farming. He is 11 years old last month.

July 11
- Barbara Wright, orphan of John, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to Henry Hockman (Beidler) to learn spinning, knitting, etc. 8 yrs old Jan. last.
- Mary Wright, orphan of John, is bound by same to John Hockman to learn spinning, knitting etc. 6 yrs old Oct. last.

Aug 11
- Joseph Adamson, an orphan, born June 12, 1806, is bound to Samuel Tidler.
- Lewis Marquat, an orphan, born Feb. 18, 1806, is bound to Samuel Tidler.

Aug 12
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Sarah Bulgar, a base born child of Nancy Bulgar to Jacob Hottle to learn spinning, sewing etc. 4 yrs old Sept. 6, next.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #2 to bind James Bush, a base born child to Daniel Spitler to learn farming. 4 years old 22 May last.

Aug 13
- Elizabeth Minn, a base born child over 14, chose Daniel Miller as guardian.

Sept 8
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Aaron Allen a boy of color, son of Berkley Allen to Samuel Richardson to learn farming. [No age given]
- Barbara Bly, orphan over 14 chose David Jordan as her guardian.
- Elizabeth Baldick, a base born child of Anny Baldick is bound by Overseer of Poor to William Graham to learn spinning, knitting, etc. 7 yrs old July 17 last.
- Catherine Hany, a base born child of Rebecca Hany is bound by Overseer of Poor to John Painter (of Philip) to learn cooking, sewing, etc. 4 yrs old Nov. 27 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Elizabeth Edging, a base born child of Catherine Edging, alias Push, alias Sevier, to Henry Sheetz to learn sewing, cooking, etc. She is 4 yrs old Apr. last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Milly a free girl of color to Catherine Allen to learn sewing, cooking, etc. She is 4 yrs old July 14 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Alfred a boy of color to Mark Allen. He is one year old Oct. 1 next.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 2 to bind Catherine Blanham, a girl of color to Mary Pence. She is 8 years old Oct. 1 next [See Apr. 1812]
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 2 to bind Washington Smith a boy of color to Benjamin Coffman to learn farming. Five years old Apr. 17, last.
- Overseer of Poor to bind Abraham, a boy of color to Henry Forrer to learn farming. He is 15 years old June 27, last.

Oct 13
- Mary Wisman, orphan of Paul, dec. over 14 years of age chose George Wisman as her guardian.
- Lawrence Pitman is appointed guardian of Julian Wisman, orphan of Paul.
- Hetty Reynard, daughter of George, over 14, chose her father as guardian.

Oct 14
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Eliza a free girl of color, to Samuel Walton and same bind Elick, a free boy of color to same. Both are children of Ducretia, a free woman of color.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Philip Allen, a free boy of color, son of Rebecca Allen to Aaron Moore to learn the business of farming. He is 12 years old Apr. 2, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 2 to bind Elizabeth Dufflemyer, daughter of Sarah to Christian Keyser to learn the art of spinning, sewing and cooking. He is to also learn her to read and write. She is 10 years old July 1, last.
- Wm. Hess is appointed guardian to his children: namely, John, Martin, Anna, Anna, Samuel, Elizabeth and William Hess, grandchildren of Anna Roof.

Dec 8
- Elizabeth Keli and Catherine Keli, orphans of John G. Keli made choice of Anthony Spengler as guardian, both being over 14 years of age.
- Caroline Funk, orphan of Anthony, over 14 made choice of Jacob Hockman as her guardian.
- Sarah Homer, orphan or Joseph, over 14, made choice of William Odell as gdn.
- David Strickler is ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth for support of a base born child of Sarah Kern in the amount of 100 dollars.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist # 1 to bind Bill, a boy of color, to Henry Gochenour to learn the business of farming. He is 14 years old May 15, 1824.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 2 to bind Jacob Jack, a son of John, to Jacob Allenton to learn the art of shoemaking. He is 17 years old July 10, 1824.




1824

Jan 12
- Overseer of Poor to bind William Kidwell, base born child of Jane Kidwell to Thomas Doughty to learn the trade of a saddler. 7 yrs old Feb. 8, last
- Samuel Copp, orphan of John, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to Geo Hottle to learn the art of a tanner. [No age given]

Feb 9
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Peter Mowery to Jacob Bell to learn the craft of a wheelwright and chairmaker. He is 17 yrs old Jan. 19, last.
- Joseph Bowman is ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth for support of a base born child of Anna Rowland.

Feb 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 2 to bind Harvey Wilson, a base born child, to Joseph Baumgardner to learn farming. He is 4 yrs old Dec. 8, last.
- Emanuel Windle, guardian of Jacob Snapp, is to bind him to Samuel Windle to learn the art of house joiner and cabinet maker. [No age given]

Apr 12
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind Albert Fleming to Joseph Gochenour to learn the trade of a cooper. [No age given]
- Jonathan George, a base born child of Susanna George, is bound by Overseer of the Poor to Benjamin Williams to learn blacksmithing. He is 12 yrs old Nov. 5 last [Also see Apr. 1812]
- Overseer of Poor to bind James Beemer, sonof Susan to Samuel Few to learn the art of a tailor. He is 15 years old Mar. 3, last.
- William, a boy of color, son of Elizabeth Robinson, is bound by Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to Joseph Sonnenstein to learn farming. He is 12 years old Oct. 12, last.

May 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind John Henry Cooper to George Young to learn the art of a tailor. He is 9 years old Dec. 28, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Joseph Seamons to Martin Myers to learn the art of shoemaking. He is 12 years old Feb. 7, last.

June 7
- Philip Henry Augustus Overfield from the Kingdom of Hannover made oath in open court that he had bone fide intentions of becoming a citizen of the United States and renounced all former allegiances.
- Isaac Lockmiller is appointed guardian to John and Leah Lockmiller, orphans of Jacob Lockmiller, dec. under 14 years of age.

Aug 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Charlotte Homer, a base born child of Elizabeth Homer to Abner Long to learn sewing, cooking, etc. She is about 13.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Jesse Stickley to Jacob Hottel to learn carpentry and farming. He is 4 years old Jan. 31, 1824.

Aug 12
- Joseph Spengler, adm. Of Philip Spengler, dec. is ordered to sell Negro Harriett and her children: Mariah, Anna, Daniel and Charles.

Oct 11
- Salome Lockmiller, orphan of Jacob, over 14 chose Jacob Rudolph as gdn.
- Isaac Copperstone, one of the heirs of David Clem, made choice of Daniel Strickler as his guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. # 1 to bind Silvenus, a free black boy, son of Susan, to James Moore to learn the art of a miller. He is 12 yrs old Mar. 20, last.

Nov 8
- Samuel Cooper is appointed guardian to Louisa, Ann Rebecca and Mary Ellen Cooper, orphans of George, under 14 years of age.
- George Hupp is appointed guardian to Isaac Bowman and Peter Bowman, orphans of Joseph Bowman, dec. - under 14.

Nov 9
- Harrison Hash, a base born child of _____Hash is bound by Overseer of Poor to Strother Moore to learn to be a tanner [See Dec 1816]

Dec 13
- John Moore is ordered to reimburse the Commonwealth for support of a base born child of Catherine Romick.





1825

Jan 10
- Thomas Perry is appointed guardian to Cornelius and Anny Palmer, orphans of Sarah Palmer, late Sarah Perry, under 14. The father came into court and religuished his rights of guardianship.
- Phoebe Hott, orphan of Philip Hott, over 14, chose Wm Normen as guardian.
- Raphael McConn, orphan or Richard McConn, over 14, chose Richard Conn as gdn.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist #1 to bind Caesar, a boy of color, son of Abigail to Robert Turner.

Feb 27
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to bind William, son of Rebecca Lockwell, a woman of color, to George Sommers to learn the craft of chairmaker, wheelwright and painter. He is 10 yrs. Old, June last.
- Isaac, son of Rebecca Lockwell, a woman of color is to be bound by Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to Benjamin Bogum. He is 8 yrs old June last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind Philip Weaver, orphan of Henry Weaver to Peter Hoshour to learn the art of shoemaker.
- Henry Cline is appointed guardian to Catherine, John, Rebecca and Mary Hite, orphans of Michael Hite under the age of 14.

Mar 7
- Overseer of Poor vs. David Stoneburner; David Stoneburner is charged 80 dollars for support of a base born child of Christina Lindamood.
- Rebecca Funkhouser, orphan of George, over 14, chose Christopher Hickle as guardian.
- Christopher Hickle is appointed guardian to Abraham and George Funkhouser, orphans of George under 14.
- Overseer of the Poor vs. John Moss: John Moss is charged 100 dollars for the support of a base born child of Anna Miller.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind James Lucas, a boy of color to Morgan Moore to learn farming. He is 9 years old.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 bind Mary Ann Sett, a girl of color to Morgan Moore to learn spinning, etc. She is 7 yrs old Aug., next.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist # 2 to bind Thomas Glenn, orphan of John Glenn to Samuel Holmes to learn the trade of house joiner. He is 13 years old Dec. 25, last.
- Daniel Hite, orphan of David, over 14, chose Abraham Spitler as guardian.
- Abraham Spitler is appointed guardian to Abraham, Elizabeth, Martin and Mary Hite, orphans of David, under 14 years of age.

Mar 8
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to bind Noah Richardson and Smith Richardson, orphans, to Chas. H. Flinn t learn the craft of a cabinetmaker.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind George a boy of color, son of Rebecca Lockwell a free woman of color to John Lock to learn the trade of stone mason. He is 8 years old.

Apr 11
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Menenda, a free girl of color to Robert Turner to learn spinning and sewing.
- Sarah Hite and Isaac Hite, orphans of Michael Hite, over 14, chose William Downey as guardian.

May 9
- Joseph Grandstaff, orphan of George, over 14, chose Joseph Gochenour as gdn.
- Absalom Grandstaff, orphan of George, over 14, chose Joseph Gochenour as gdn.
- Henry Grandstaff, orphan of George, over 14, chose Joseph Gochenour as gdn.
- Overseer of Poor vs. Cooper: Joseph H. Cooper is charged for support of base born child of Ann Bailes.

May 10
- Rebecca Maphis, a child of Mary Maphis, over 14, chose Jacob Judah as her guardian.

June 13
- Julian Corbin, orphan of William Corbin, over 14, chose Jacob Judah as her guardian.
- Elizabeth Monahan, over 14, chose Henry Fry as guardian.
- Catherine E. Buck, orphan of William, over 14, chose Thos. F. Buck as gdn.
- George A. Buck, orphan of William, chose same.
- William F. Buck, orphan of William, chose same.
- Thomas F. Buck is appointed guardian to Henry A., Marcus and John N. Buck, orphans of William under 14.
- Catherine Lofland is appointed guardian to John Lickliter, under 14.
- Isaac Lickliter, orphan of John, over 14, chose Catherine Lofland gdn.
- James Lickliter, orphan of John, over 14, chose Catherine Lofland as gdn.
- Overseer of Poor Dist # 1 to bind Margaret Brison, a base born child of Mary Brison to Michael Shull to learn spinning etc. She is 4 yrs old Sept. 11, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Amelia, a girl of color, daughter of Jenny, a woman of color to John Walter.

June 14
- Michael Abbott is appointed guardian to William Abbott and Wesley Abbott orphans under 14.

Aug 9
- Jacob Hottle is summons to show why the indenture bind Jane Bulger, a base born child of Nancy Bulger, shall not be rescinded.

Aug 10
- Overseer of Poor Dist #2 to bind Mary Martin, a base born child of Catherine Martin to John Crow to learn spinning etc. She is 10 years old.

Sept 12
- Mary Moore, orphan of John Moore, over 14 chose Samuel Stover as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind John Foster, a poor boy to Peter Doll to learn farming.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Rebecca, a free girl of color to Peter Doll to learn knitting, spinning and cooking.
- Julian Cox, orphan of Timothy, over 14, chose Benjamin Blackford as gdn.
- Mary Shealor, Margaret Shealor and Samuel Shealor, orphans of Jacob Shealor over 14 chose Catherine Shealor as guardian.
- Catherine Shealor is appointed guardian to Jane, Catherine, and Frederick Shealor, orphans of Jacob under 14.
- Isaac Kiester son of Adam Kiester over 14, chose Adam Kiester as guardian.
- Susannah Coffman is appointed guardian to Hannah and Elizabeth Coffman, orphans of David under 14.
- Overseer of Poor vs. English. _____ English is charged 100 dollars for support of a base born child of Nancy Simons.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Eliza a daughter of Lucretia, a woman of color to Reuben Walton.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist # 2 to bind Alred Flagerty, a boy of color to John Kiblinger to learn farming. He is five years old Sept. 12 next.

Oct. 8
- Magdalena Rhinehart, orphan of Michael, over 14 chose Geo. Lentz as gdn.
- William Heflin, a child of Stewart Hefflin, chose Jacob Stockslager as gdn.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #2 to bind Jonathan Dofflemeyer to Robert Stark to learn the business of a merchant. He is 6 yrs old Oct. 1 last.
- John Clem, orphan of Adam, over 14, chose John Clem as guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind _____ Good, daughter of Sarah Good to Benjamin Landis. She is 14 years old May 20 last-He is also to ascertain her given name and insert it into the indenture.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind Hannah, a free girl of color, daughter of Cordelia Weldon, to Samuel Richardson. He is 12 years old 14th this month.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Joseph Grandstaff, orphan of George, to Joseph Gochenour to learn the trade of blacksmith.
- George Koontz is summonsed to show why Mary Rye shall not be taken away from him and bound to another.

Nov. 7
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind Samuel Rush, orphan to Samuel Tidler to learn the trade of a hatter.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind David Hanford orphan, to George Tidler to learn the trade of hatter.
- Ordered that the order binding Joseph Grandstaff to Joseph Gochenour be rescinded and that he be bound to George Grandstaff(son of Geo.) to learn the trade of blacksmith.

Nov. 8
- Martin Hupp is appointed guardian to Ann Rebecca Grubb, orphan of John Grubb, under 14 years of age.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist. #1 bind Harrriet Allen, a free mulatto, daughter of Polly Allen to Isaac Longacre to learn spinning, etc.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist. #1 to bind William Vinegar to James Grattan to learn boot and shoemaking.

Nov. 9 - The order binding Mary Martin to John Crow is to be rescinded and she is to be bound the Leonard Crow, she being about then years old.





1825

Dec. 12
- Polly Flowers, a base born child of Betsy Flowers, over 14, chose Jacob Estep as her guardian.
- Overseer of the Poor Dist. #1 to bind James a free boy of color to Abraham Hoffman to learn farming.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #2 to bind Alfred McDaniel to Henry Grubb to learn trade of bricklayer and mason. He is 12 years old 12th of this month.





1826

Jan. 9
- Overseer of the Poor for Dist. #1 is to bind Joanna, a free girl of color the Christian Miller. (no age given)
- Samuel Coffman, orphan of David, over 14, chose Susannah Coffman as gdn.
- Overseer of Poor vs. Rinker: Henry Rinker is charged 80 dollars for support of a base born child of Magdalena Fry.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind William Binegar to Joseph Swartz to learn farming. Said Swartz is to give him schooling. He is 18 yrs old July 16, last. (See Nov. 8, 1825)

Feb. 13
- Overseer of the Poor Dist. #2 to bind John Deer, a base born child, to William Mays to learn farming. He is five years old Dec. 14, last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #2 to bind Elias Jobe to Henry Aleshite to learn farming. He is 13 years old 7th this month.
- Selina Drenner, a base born child, over 14, chose Jacob Landes as gdn.
- Abigail Attwood, orphan of Sennitt Attwood, over 14, chose Simon Attwood as her guardian.
- Overseer of Poor Dist. #1 to bind Harrison Furry, a base born child, to Isaac McCord to learn the trade of cooper. He is 15 yrs old Oct. 10 last.
- Overseer of Poor Dist #1 to bind Jonathan Brock, orphan of Abraham to George Tidler to learn the trade of a hatter. He is 17 yrs old Apr. 6 next.


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