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From: "Kath. Sullivan" <>
Subject: Re: [CATAWBA-WEST] 1818 Indentures, Lincoln County, part 5
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 09:38:41 -0500
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wrote:
> I understand the others but why would a son need to be bound to his own
> father. Thought this one a bit interesting. Thanks - Emma
>
> > 1818 Indentures, Lincoln County, July Sessions 1818
> > Robert Abernathy son of Robert Abernathy who will be 10 years old the 10th
> > day of December 1818 bound unto his father Robert Abernathy until he arive to
> > lawful age, who is to cause the said Robert to be learned to read, write &
> > cypher as far as the Rule of Three & to give him $70 in money at the expiration > > of his time.
> >

The child was illegitimate. Refer to part 2, April Sessions 1818.

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