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Early County Records Reveal 1820s Apprenticeships and Marriages
A long column notes probate entries from 1820s Elyria showing apprentices bound to masters like Samuel Stilwell and Luther Lane Elvira, with conditions, Bible gifts, and clothing. It also mentions stray cattle records, the first marriage license of Douglas Smith to Sally Burrell, and aging county bonds amid early local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jebes Burrell
Sheffeld Township
Purenr
Samuel Stilwell
James Stilwell
Abner Murray Carlisle
Sir Murray Hall
Murray
Luther Lane Elvira
Douglas Smith
Sally Burrell