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Collections of the New York Historical Society In 1937 the New York Historical Society received 38 Volumes of apprenticeship registers from 1815 to the start of the 20th Century. Partial indexing performed by Kenneth Scott, see 'The National Genealogical Society Quarterly Sept 1984 pp. 193-198'. Apprentice obligations: To serve and keep the master's secrets and obey all commands; Not to waste his master's goods or lend them to anyone else. He could not buy or sell his own goods, or the goods of others, without liscence from the master. He was to behave as a fatihful apprentice-not to commit fornication , not to marry, no card or dice playing, to avoid alehouses, taverns and playhouses. He was not to absent himself from the master's service. Boys were to serve until the age of 21, girls till the age of 18. Boys were expected to learn the trade of his master. Girls, with rare exception, were to learn the art of housekeeping, in other words, to be a servant. At the expiration of the indenture, both would receive a bible and a new siut or dress. Children were bound, not only in NYS, but throughout the nation Role of the master: To use the utmost of his endeavors to teach his apprentice in the requisite art or trade. He had to provide sufficient food, drink, clothing, housing and washing fit of an apprentice. Cancellation of Indenture: If the child was found to be unsuited, sickly, lazy, insolent, thieving, or ran away. If the master ill treated the child, moved away, abandoned his trade, or failed to teach it to the youth, failed to provide basic needs, was a drunkard or whipped the child without good cause.

Following are but a few of the many tens of thousands of records available from the NY Historical Society

184 “Nineteenth Century Apprentices, NYC”

                                     “NINETEENTH CENTURY APPRENTICES, NYC”

 

 

 

BOYLAN, Delia*age 13 mos, ap, to Gertrude Hoyt, of Willow, Ulster Co. – 20 May 1899

 

BOYLAN, Susan*age 9 yrs, 3 mos., to be adopt. To Thomas Rigney, boilermaker, and Margaret his    

     wife, of 242 Avenue B. – 9 June  1860

 

BOYLE, Ann*age 12 yrs, ap. To Charles Postley and Margaret his wife, of 87 East Broadway. –

     10 April 1838. Indenture apparently cancelled, as the signatures were torn away.

 

BOYLE, Ann*age 14 yrs., 1 mo., ap. To Elias H. Gifford, clerk, and Louisa Maria his wife, of

     19 Rivington St. – 16 Feb. 1853

 

BOYLE, Ann Jane*age 6 yrs., 6 mos., ap. To Elizabeth Dawson, [widow of Thomas]. Of 15 Mott St. –  21 April 1837. Cancelled 21 July 1837.

 

BOYLE, Ann Jane*age 8 yrs., ap to William S. Ross, coachmaker, and Jane his wife, of 206 Centre

     St. – 1 Oct. 1839.

 

BOYLE, Ellen*age 7 yrs., 1 mo., ap. To William Black, farmer, and Ann T. his wife, of Springfield

     Twp., Burlington Co., N.J., about 1-1 ½ from Jacksonville P.O. – 6 Dec. 1851. Cancelled 10 Oct.

     1855 and girl sent to Randalls Island.

 

BOYLE, Ellen*age 11 yrs., ap. To John M. Tilton, farmer, and Lydia his wife of Hightstown,

     Monmouth Co., N.J. – 12 Oct. 1855.

 

BOILL, Margaret*age 5 yrs., to be adopt. To Alexander Ostrander, [agent], and Frances his wife, of

     36 East Broadway, - 8 Nov. 1855.

 

BOYLE, Mary Ann*age 14 yrs., ap. to John S. Potter and Esther his wife, of Rochester. – 8 March

     1847.

 

BOYNTON, Mary Eliza.*age 4 yrs., 10 mos., ap. to Charles William Boynton [tailor], and Sarah his

     Wife, of 35 Madison St., to learn the art of needlework. – 30 Aug. 1833.

 

BOYSON, Rebecca*age 14 yrs., 3 mos., 29 d., ap. to Josiah G. Minor, manufacturer, and Esther C.

     his wife, of village of Hotchkissville, Litchfield Co., Conn. – 30 July 1852. The girl was born on

     1 April 1840 according to Elizabeth, the mother of the child.

 

BRACKEN, Mary Ann*age 11 yrs., 21 d., ap. to Isaac Pardun, farmer, and Lyche his wife, of North

     Brunswick, Middlesex Co., N.J. – 22 May 1855.

 

BRADEN, Mary Ann*age 13 yrs., 11 mos., ap. to Alpheus Banning, baker, and Jane his wife, of 115

     Spring St. – 13 Sept. 1850.

 

BRADY, Ann*age 7 yrs., ap. to Thomas Bray, gardener, and Julia Ann his wife of 464 Hudson St. –

     19 March 1840. Cancelled  6 May 1840.

 

BRADY, Mary*age 1 mo., to be adopt. to John W. Brady and Mary Ann his wife of 68 Bayard St. –

     5 July 1855.

 

BRADY, Mary*age 3 yrs., to be adopt. to Henry Brayton, engineer, and Phebe his wife, of 317 W. 29

     St. – 13 April 1857.

 

BRADY, Mary*age 4 yrs., 5 mos., ap. to John J. Mullen, bleacher, and Margaret his wife, of 197

     South St., Newburgh, Orange Co. – 15 March 1887.

 

BRADY, Mary Ann*age 15 yrs., ap. to Samuel Purdy and Mary his daughter, of Bowery. – 28 April

     1836.

 

BRADY, Mary Ann*age 7 yrs., 3 mos., 2 d., to be adopt. To Gottlieb Koenig, manufacturer of

     Matches, and Louisa his wife, of 5 West 32 St. – 9  Jan. 1852.

 

BRADY, Mary Ann*age 10 yrs., 9 mos., ap. to David H. Wintermute and Sarah J. his wife, of

     Hardwick Twp., Warren Co., N.J., about 2 miles from Stillwater P.O. ???????????

 

FOLEY, Ann*age 6 yrs., 6 mos., to be adopt. To Patrick Boylan, carpenter, of 57 Elizabeth St. –           

       16July1843. Noted that girl ran away in 1846.

FOLEY, Ann Jane*age 7 yrs., to be adopt, to William Sutherland, merchant, and Margaret his wife,

       of 52 Harrison St., - 10Oct1861

FOLEY, Anna Elizabeth*age 7 yrs., 6 mos., to be adopt. To Charles Douglass, seaman, and Ann H.

       his  wife, of 59 West St. – 21Jun1858.

FOLEY, Catherine*age 9 yrs., 8 mos., ap. to Mrs Jane Johnston [widow of Lloyd], of 66 Allen St., as

      servant. – 20June1835

FOLEY, Hannah* age 7 yrs., ap to James McMullen, storekeeper, and Sarah his wife, of 65 King St.

       11March1837. Cancelled 25Aug1837.

FOLEY, Margaret*age 8 yrs., ap. to Margaret Welsh, widow of George Welsh. Of 43 Jay St. –

       15Nov1848. Cancelled 3Feb1849 and girl sent to Farms.

FOLEY, Margaret*age 11 yrs., 1 mo., ap. to John H. Hunt and Ann his wife, of 115 Sullivan St. –

       28Feb1849. Cancelled 30Oct1850 and girl sent to Alms House.

FOLEY, Margaret*age 11 yrs., 6 mos., ap. to Lewis V. Atkinson and Kezia his wife, of Greenwich

       Twp., Gloucester Co., N.J. – 20Dec1850.

FOLEY, Margaret*age 13 yrs., ap. to Emily Woodward, of Plumstead Twp., Ocean Co., N.J. – 15Jan

       1851. Cancelled in Nov1851 and girl bound to Amos Wilkins.

FOLEY, Margaret*age 13 yrs., 10 mos., ap. to Amos Wilkins, farmer, and Jane C. his wife, of

      Medford, Burlington Co., N.J., about 2 miles from Medford P.O. – 17Nov1851.

FOLEY, Mary*age 4 yrs., ap. to John Long, house-carpenter, and Mary C. his wife, residing at

      corner of 4 St. and First Ave. – 21Sep1843.

FOLEY, Mary Ann*age 10 yrs., 9 mos., 24 d., ap. to William Farrell, baker, and Lydia his wife, of

       43 Mott St. – 14Aug1851.

FOOSS, Ann Barbara*age 9 yrs., 5 mos., ap. to George B. Smith and Joanna his wife, of 640 Broad-

       way, as servant. – 9June1835.

FORBES, Catherine Jane*age 10 yrs., 2 mos., ap. to John Ruck, piano forte maker, and Mary his

       wife, of Williamsburgh, L.I. – 20Sep1842. Cancelled 23Dec1842. Mr Ruck is disappointed in

       the girl, as she is very disobedient.

FORBES, Catherine Jane*age 10 yrs., 8 mos., ap. to George Cross and Margaret his wife, of South-

       field, Staten Island. – 23March1843

FORRESTER, Fanny*age 9 mos., to be adopt. to William Cheeney, dealer in butter, and Jane his

       wife, of 79 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. – 13October1860.

FORSYTH, Ann*age 6 yrs., 5 mos., 27 d., ap. to Adolph Kophman, merchant, and Henrietta his wife,

       of Port Jervis, Orange Co. – 7April1854.

FORSYTH, Annetta*age 8 mos., to be adopt. to David F. Blake, painter, and Mary Ann his wife, of

       187 Christopher St. – 28May1858

FORWINKLE, Anna*age 8 yrs., 9 mos., ap. to Paulina Waddington, of Poultney, Rutland Co., Vt. –

       18Sept1875.

FOSSIT, Ann*age 3 yrs., ap to Mrs. Sarah Bertrom, of 160 Stanton St., who adopted her. – 2Feb1841

FOSTER, Antoinette*age 17 mos., ap. to Andrew Foster, carpenter, and Margaret his wife, of 425 W.

       38 St. – 21April1883. Child’s mother is Rosi Hetzel.

FOSTER, Catharine S.*age 4 yrs., to be adopt. to Benjamin S. Foster, fruit dealer, residing at

       corner of Washington and Fulton Sts. – 14March1864.

FOSTER, Jane E.*age 3 yrs., to be adopt to Benjamin S. Foster, fruit dealer,

 

 

 

 

 

Transcribed by: Joan Firth Kaysen

         

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