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Emancipation petition of the estate of Dara Costanza, Number 90E, 1831.
title
Emancipation petition of the estate of Dara Costanza, Number 90E, 1831.
Subject
African American families, Louisiana, New Orleans, Child slaves, Louisiana, New Orleans, African American children, Louisiana, New Orleans, Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1831
Abstract
Petition of the estate of Widow Dara (or Darrea) Costanza to free the enslaved persons Carmelite (described as a negro wench of more than 30 years of age), her son William (described as the son of Carmelite, above 13 years of age), and Lucien (described as a young mulatto orphan boy of about 11 years of age). The petition is made by the executor of Costanza's estate, a free man of color named Pierre Fildeé.
Indenture of Pierre Berclotte with Dutreuil Barjon sponsored by Jean Fleming, Volume 4, Number 118, 1825 July 30.
title
Indenture of Pierre Berclotte with Dutreuil Barjon sponsored by Jean Fleming, Volume 4, Number 118, 1825 July 30.
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1825-07-30
Abstract
In this indenture, Pierre Berclotte (described as an orphan and a free man of color of about 15 years of age) is sponsored by his godfather, Jean Fleming (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Dutreuil Barjon (described as a free negro) 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 Francois Cave with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Aminaide Gimbale, Volume 1, Number 103, 1813 June 1
title
Indenture of Francois Cave with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Aminaide Gimbale, Volume 1, Number 103, 1813 June 1
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1813-06-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Francois Cave (described as a free man of color and orphan of 10 years of age from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his mother, Aminaide Gimbale (described a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner. 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 Antoine with Raphael Mayorquiru sponsored by Marie Wiltz, Volume 1, Number 104, 1813 May 24
title
Indenture of Antoine with Raphael Mayorquiru sponsored by Marie Wiltz, Volume 1, Number 104, 1813 May 24
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1813-05-24
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine (described as a free man of color and orphan of 15 years of age) is sponsored by Marie Wiltz (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Raphael Mayorquine (described as a free negro) to learn to be a cobbler. 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 Antoine Clemire with Genius Trinchard sponsored by Marie Besard, Volume 4, Number 137, 1825 November 15
title
Indenture of Antoine Clemire with Genius Trinchard sponsored by Marie Besard, Volume 4, Number 137, 1825 November 15
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1825-11-15
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Clemire (described as a young free orphan of color of 16 years old and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his aunt, Marie Louise Besard (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Genius Trinchard 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 Elus Chamois with Henry Dinet sponsored by Antoine Degre, Volume 4, Number 139, 1826 January 19
title
Indenture of Elus Chamois with Henry Dinet sponsored by Antoine Degre, Volume 4, Number 139, 1826 January 19
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1826-01-19
Abstract
In this indenture, Elus Chamois (described as a free person orphan of color of about 12 years of age) is sponsored by his tutor, Antoine Degre, as an apprentice to Henry Dinet 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 Valmont Fondin with François Bosse sponsored by Cherry Chamois, Volume 3, Number 86, 1818 October 29.
title
Indenture of Valmont Fondin with François Bosse sponsored by Cherry Chamois, Volume 3, Number 86, 1818 October 29.
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1818-10-29
Abstract
In this indenture, Valmont Fondin (described as a free person of color and orphan of 10 years of age, native to Cuba) is sponsored by his uncle, Cherry Chamois (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to François Bosse (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a shoemaker and bootmaker. 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 Baptiste Lacuesta with Fiffe Pomponneau sponsored by Bicinthe Andre y Borjes, Volume 4, Number 233, 1828 September 15
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Lacuesta with Fiffe Pomponneau sponsored by Bicinthe Andre y Borjes, Volume 4, Number 233, 1828 September 15
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1828-09-15
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Lacuesta (described as an orphan and a young free man of color of about 14 years of age) is sponsored by Bicinthe Andre y Borjes (described as a free person of color) as an apprentice to Fiffe Pomponneau (described as a free person 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 Jean Ferrand with Louis Lefebre, Volume 1, Number 6, 1811 May 7
title
Indenture of Jean Ferrand with Louis Lefebre, Volume 1, Number 6, 1811 May 7
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1811-05-07
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Ferrand (described as a free quarteroon and orphan) contracts as an apprentice to Louis Lefebre to learn to be a cobbler. 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 Ursin Syndoff with François Correjolles sponsored by Severin Latoire, Volume 4, Number 220, 1828 May 22.
title
Indenture of Ursin Syndoff with François Correjolles sponsored by Severin Latoire, Volume 4, Number 220, 1828 May 22.
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1828-05-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Ursin Syndoff (described as a young free orphan of color of 14 years of age) is sponsored by his tutor, Severin Latoire (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to François Correjolles 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 Thomas Risse with Peter George sponsored by Francois Risse, Volume 2, Number 63, 1816 October 16.
title
Indenture of Thomas Risse with Peter George sponsored by Francois Risse, Volume 2, Number 63, 1816 October 16.
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-10-16
Abstract
In this indenture, Thomas Risse (described as a free boy of color and orphan of 16 years of age, born in Sainte Domingue) is sponsored by his uncle, Francois Risse, as an apprentice to Peter George to learn to be a cooper.

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 Baptiste Duval with Silvain Gautier sponsored by Antoinette Bornodo, Volume 2, Number 15, 1815 November 1
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Duval with Silvain Gautier sponsored by Antoinette Bornodo, Volume 2, Number 15, 1815 November 1
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans.", Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1815-11-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Duval (described as a young free man of color and orphan of 10 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his aunt, Antoinette Bornodo (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Silvain Gautier to learn to be a cutler. 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 Barre with Francois Bierre, Volume 5, Number 373, 1834 September 4
title
Indenture of Leandre Barre with Francois Bierre, Volume 5, Number 373, 1834 September 4
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Florida, Pensacola, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1834-09-04
Abstract
In this indenture, Leandre Barre (described as a young free man of color and orphan of 18 years of age, and, a native of Pensacola) contracts as an apprentice to Francois Bierre (described as a free man of color) 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 Louis Moreau with Ferdinand Lioteau sponsored by Louise Lominil, Volume 1, Number 12, 1811 June 5
title
Indenture of Jean Louis Moreau with Ferdinand Lioteau sponsored by Louise Lominil, Volume 1, Number 12, 1811 June 5
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free blacks, Haiti, Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds
Date created ms
1811-06-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Louis Moreau (described as a free orphan boy of color from Saint Domingue) is sponsored by his aunt, Louise Lominil (described as a free quartroon), as an apprentice to Ferdinand Lioteau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a cabinetmaker.

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 Maximilien Andre with Jean Chaigneau sponsored by Madame Joseph, Volume 4, Number 184, 1827 April 12
title
Indenture of Maximilien Andre with Jean Chaigneau sponsored by Madame Joseph, Volume 4, Number 184, 1827 April 12
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1827-04-12
Abstract
In this indenture, Maximilien Andre (described as a young free man of color and orphan of 16 years of age and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his sister, Madame Joseph (described as a free person of color), as an apprentice to Jean Chaigneau 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 Philipe Plicque with George Johnston sponsored by Eulalie Bachus, Volume 4, Number 227, 1828 July 21
title
Indenture of Philipe Plicque with George Johnston sponsored by Eulalie Bachus, Volume 4, Number 227, 1828 July 21
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1828-07-21
Abstract
In this indenture, Philipe Plicque (described as a young orphan of color of 15 years of age) is sponsored by his grandmother, Eulalie Bachus (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to George Johnston 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.
Indenture of Jean Manuel Carterou with Simion Barberet sponsored by Madam F. A. Blanc, Volume 4, Number 82, 1824 July 2
title
Indenture of Jean Manuel Carterou with Simion Barberet sponsored by Madam F. A. Blanc, Volume 4, Number 82, 1824 July 2
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-07-02
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Manuel (described as a free quadroon and orphan of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his godmother, Madam F. A. Blanc as an apprentice to Simion Barberet to learn to be a foundry worker, lather-operator, and turner. 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 Marie Narcisse with Agathe Livaudais sponsored by Marie Glapion, Volume 2, Number 107, 1817 January 31
title
Indenture of Marie Narcisse with Agathe Livaudais sponsored by Marie Glapion, Volume 2, Number 107, 1817 January 31
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1817-01-31
Abstract
In this indenture, Marie Narcisse (described as a free girl of color and orphan of eight years of age) is sponsored by her godmother, Marie Glapion (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Agathe Livaudais (described as a free woman of color) to learn to do housework. 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 Manuel with Jean Baptiste Vallier sponsored by Jean Baptiste Marly, Volume 3, Number 167, 1820 February 28
title
Indenture of Manuel with Jean Baptiste Vallier sponsored by Jean Baptiste Marly, Volume 3, Number 167, 1820 February 28
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1820-02-28
Abstract
In this indenture, Manuel (described as an orphan and a free child of color) is sponsored by Jean Baptiste Marly (described as a free mulatto) as an apprentice to Jean Baptiste Vallier (described as a free mulatto) to learn to be a tailor. 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 Baptiste Averin with Joseph St. Amant sponsored by Pierre Garcie, Volume 4, Number 205, 1827 December 6
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Averin with Joseph St. Amant sponsored by Pierre Garcie, Volume 4, Number 205, 1827 December 6
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1827-12-06
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Averin (described as a free child of color and orphan of 12 years of age and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his uncle, Pierre Garcie (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Joseph St. Amant (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a blacksmith. 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.

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