Fourth Generation Inclusive

On 13 February 1788, Mary Crooms, a mulatto orphan approximately 2 years old, bound to Curtis Ivey until age 21 to learn to spin and sew.

On 9 February 1789, the Court ordered that Stephen Stanley, to whom a certain child sworn by a certain Mary Blackwell, be discharged from his recognizance and fine, it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the child is mulatto.

On 10 November 1789, Negro Robin freed by Michael King for sundry and meritorious services, agreeable to an Act of Assembly.

On 14 November 1792, Shadrack Clements, mulatto boy formally bound as apprentice to James Spiller, has served his time and is now freed.

On 10 November 1795, Leavy Heathcock, mulatto boy about 5 years old, bound to Jesse Lee until age 21 to learn to be a cooper.

On 9 August 1796, the children of Hannah Williams, a free mulatto, who are base-born, named Charlotte, Olin and John, bound out to Felix Hines, Claborn Ivey and Patrick Carr, respectively, each child to get one year of schooling and bound till age 21.

On 14 February 1797, Jacob Williams, free negro child about 8 years old, son of Lucrita Williams, base begotten, bound to Thomas Sowell until 21.

On 9 May 1797, John Williams, free negro boy about 5 years old, bound to Robert Butler.

Minutes, Sampson County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions.