This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chatterchit Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/135.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If the boys were "homeless" then it sounds as if they were orphaned, not indentured. Either way, you could try court records, either in Philadelphia or Lackawaxen. This site lists what records are available and where: http://www.mypennsylvaniagenealogy.com (Note: County boundaries and names have changed since the early 1800s) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.