I am not an expert in these matters...but as I recall there were indentured servants who were caucasion...they worked off their ship passage and sponsorship in the manner you describe...betty.. At 11:20 AM 11/15/2000 -0600, you wrote: >List I need some input on one of my Bridges people. I was told that when >someone sponsered you to come to this country, you have to work for free >on a farm for the sponser with no money paid to you for 3 yrs! My Bridges >are not black (to the best of my knowledge) but I am wondering if slave >schedules would have included him since for 3 yrs he worked and lived on a >farm with no pay? I was told he didnt even get shoes till winter. Anyone >know about anything like this? I need someplace new to search. >[email protected] >patty