Indenture Contract for John Gillard, 1712

Indenture servant contract dated March 2, 1712, between John Gillard of Ireland and Herman Ball and Hugh Paine & Co. Gillard bound himself to serve as an indentured servant in Philadelphia for four years. The contract included the right for Ball and Paine & Co. to assign Gillard's service. Research suggests a John Gillard was held in the Philadelphia jail in 1771, leading to legislation for his release.

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  • Gillard, John

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