Wayne County NcArchives Court.....Exum Apprentice Bond, Willie 1824
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Source: Personal
Written: 1824

APPRENTICE BOND FOR Willie EXUM

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA }
      Wayne County      } 

   This Indenture, made the 17th day of Nov. - in the year of out Lord one 
thousand eight hundred and 24 between the worshipful Ezekiel Slocumb Esquire, 
Chairman or Presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of 
the County aforesaid, of the one part, and William Keaton --- of the same 
County, of the other part, WITNESSETH, that the said Presiding Justice, in 
pursuance of an Order of said Court, doth put, place and bind unto the said 
William Keaton an orphan, named Willie Exum ---- aged 17 years 20th day of 
July last with the said William Keaton -- to live after the manner of an 
Apprentice and Servant, until he shall attain the age of twenty one years. 
During which time, the said Apprentice his said Master faithfully shall serve, 
and his lawful commands every where gladly obey, and not absent himself from 
his Master's service without leave, but in all things as a good and faithful 
Servant shall behave.

    And the said William Keaton -- doth covenant, promise and agree with the 
said Presiding Justice, that he will teach and instruct, or cause to be taught 
and instructed, the said Apprentice to read and write, [hand writing added 
here not legible] and also the art and mystery of a Taylor -- and constantly 
find and provide for the said Apprentice, during the term aforesaid, 
sufficient diet, washing, lodging, and apparel, fitting for an Apprentice; and 
also all other things necessary, both in sickness and health.

    In witness whereof, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals, 
the day and year aforesaid.
                                  E. Slocumb {SEAL}
                                  Wm. Keaton {SEAL}

Signed, sealed and delivered in }
      presence of               }
P. Hooks

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