Virginia Apprentices, 1623-1800

This compilation of apprentices contains biographical records of nearly 8,000 artisans who worked in Virginia before 1801. It was created as part of a study of the role of artisans in colonial Virginia. Each record includes, when provided, the name, age, sex, and race of the indentured individual, the father's name, the name of the person they are indentured to, the trade to be learned, date indentured, and the date they will be released from the contract.

Master: Tate, Benjamin (Richmond City)
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Beginning date: 01/03/1797
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Sex: male
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Father: Schoolfield, David
Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 2, 1792-1799, 205-206

Master: Tate, Benjamin (Richmond City)
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Beginning date: 10/01/1796
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Sex: male
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Father: Smith, Thomas
Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 2, 1792-1799, 308

Master: Tate, Henry
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Beginning date: 07/29/1747
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Sex: male
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Mother: Estes, Mary
Source: Fredericksville Parish Deeds 1742-1787, 21

Master: Tate, Benjamin (Richmond City)
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Beginning date: 02/01/1796
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Sex: male
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Father: Dabney, Samuel
Source: Richmond City Hustings Court Deeds 2, 1792-1799, 306-307