Hi Jim....you do find some interesting items. No idea what this means except could this Jane be an indentured servant and Johnson buys her time remaining? Altho, why would this be in a vestry book? Ah, perhaps she was indigent and a ward of the church possibly an elderly person or perhaps an orphan and Johnson agrees to take care of her for a fee paid by the parish. Similar, perhaps, to our foster parent programs. Comments? Jane At 12:13 AM 2/14/00 EST, you wrote: >>From the St. James Northam Parish Vestry Book 1744-1750 >October 29, 1761 >Charles Johnson Jr. is paid for removing Jane Sumpter. Any ideas? > >Jim Landrum > > >==== SUMPTER Mailing List ==== >Have you posted your line or query lately? A recently joined cousin may help you make a connection!!! >REMINDER ! ! ! Send your messages to: SUMPTER-L@rootsweb.com >======================================================= > >