This Indenture made ye Thirteenth day of June in the yeare 1716 By and Between William Stanard & John Kirk & Bridget his wife that ye said William with his free consent and Willingness of mind place out his Child Hannah Stanard by name to live with ye said John Kirk and Bridget his wife Till she cometh to ye full age of eighteen wch the said Hanah being Now six years of age the Begining of last May from the day of the date of forementioned wch said Hanah shall serve ye saidJohn & Bridget his wife In all Lawfull Imployments as they shall think fitt & nececary to employ her the said Hannah until ye time be fully Compleated & Ended from ye day of the date hereof.

Likewise ye sd John Kirk & Bridget his wife doth Oblidge themselves to find the sd Hannah Meat Drink Washing & Lodging during the term of time & at the expiration of the sd time the sd John & Bridget doth Obildge themselves to give the sd Hannah one two yeare old Heifer & Adjecent suite of Apparell of the Country Cloath According to ye [-----] Intent & meaning here of Both Parties have here unto sett to their hands & sealls this day of date ye above mentioned.

Wm Stanard

John Kirk

Bridget Kirk

Witness:

Thomas Stockwell

John Kellam Junr

Source:

_____. Somerset County Maryland Deeds 1716-1719 E. F. O-13: 1.