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Fairfield District, SC Deed Book ?, pages 83-84
"This Indenture made on the 10th day of February in the
Year of our Lord 1797 between Elizabeth Sorsby of the State of South Carolina
and County of Fairfield of the one part and William Kirkland of the State
and County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Elizabeth
Sorsby hath by these presents put placed and bound her son Samuel Sorsby
now a Child of five years old to the said William Kirkland and as a Servant
with him the said William Kirkland to & will From the date of these
presents untill the said Samuel Sorsby Shall come to the age of 21:Years
or day of marriage during which time the said Samuel Sorsby shall well
and faithfully serve his said Master in all work lawful Business as the
said Samuel Sorsby shall be put unto by the command of the said William
Kirkland according to the power Wit and Ability of him the said Samuel
Sorsby, and honestly and obediently in all things that behave? himself
towards his said Master and decently and orderly towards the rest of his
family -- and the said William Kirkland on his part for himself his executors
and administrators doth promise and covenant to and with the said Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sorsby that he the said William Kirkland shall teach or cause
to be taught the said Samuel Sorsby in all useful Vocation? sootable or
necessary in this part of the Country, also shall furnish him during his
servitude with good Sufficient Cloathing and board washing & lodging
also at his freedom shall give to the said Samuel Sorsby one Negro Girl
one Good Horse Saddle and Bridle, one good soot of Freedom Cloaths extra
of other sufficient Cloathing -- In Witness whereof the said parties have
hereunto set their hand and Seals the Day and Year first above written
(signed) Elizabeth Sorsby (sealed)
(signed) Wm Kirkland (sealed)
Signed Sealed and presence of
(signed) William Wilson
I do certify to whomsoever it may concern that the within
indenture was duly and legally executed before me
(signed) L:Alston? J. P.
Record'd, 11th Nov'r 1797--
fees --2/4--"
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