Indenture for Black girl Lucie [Lucy]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1816-11-27

Certificate of indenture for a 'servant girl Lucy aged five years' to Abraham Smith of New York, who she will serve until she reaches the age of twenty-five. Signed by Elizabeth Blydenburgh, Isaac Blydenburgh, and Richard Oakley, estate administrators of Lucy's deceased former master, Benjamin Blydenburgh.

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Indentured servants--New York (State)--New York
Slavery--New York (State)--New York

Birth certificates

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