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Register of German redemptioners

This collection contains two registers of German immigrants who became indentured as servants in Philadelphia in order to repay the cost of their trans-Atlantic voyage. These volumes cover the years 1785-1804 and 1817-1831. The registers record the names of individuals and families involved, county...

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Collection:Register of German Redemptioners
Collection Number:Am.3791
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Immigrants > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > History > 18th century.
Immigrants > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > History > 19th century.
Immigrants > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Registers.
Indentured servants > United States > History > 18th century.
Indentured servants > United States > History > 19th century.
Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Philadelphia (Pa.).
Online Access:Link to finding aid
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Physical Description: 0.28 Linear feet ; 2 volumes
Access: This collection is open for research.
Summary: This collection contains two registers of German immigrants who became indentured as servants in Philadelphia in order to repay the cost of their trans-Atlantic voyage. These volumes cover the years 1785-1804 and 1817-1831. The registers record the names of individuals and families involved, county and state of residence, duration of service, what servants will receive upon their freedom, and occasionally further contract particulars, such as if the servant is to receive some education. Indentures are listed chronologically and both volumes are indexed.

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