United States, Indenture and Manumission Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Indenture and manumission records from various states in the United States for years 1780-1939.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the United States.
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Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Pennsylvania Abolition Society Manumissions and indentures, ca. 1780-1840

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