A Guide to the Cumberland County (Va.) Apprenticeship Indentures, 1759-1857
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the Library of Virginia
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Preferred Citation
Cumberland County (Va.) Apprenticeship Indentures, 1759-1857. Local government records collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Cumberland County.
Historical Information
Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of King George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. The county seat is Cumberland.
Scope and Content
Cumberland County (Va.) Apprenticeship Indentures, 1759-1857, are bonds and contracts of apprenticeship, showing the names of master and apprentice, the trade to be taught, details of the contract, the amount of the bond and the names of sureties. Many of the apprentices bound out prior to 1866 were "free Blacks" and "free persons of color."
Related Material
Additional Cumberland County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia's web site.
Cumberland County (Va.) Apprenticeship Indentures, 1759-1857, of "free Blacks" and "free persons of color" are available at Virginia Untold: the African American Narrative digital collection .