Mary Carnahan

After being orphaned, Mary Carnahan was bound to John Campbell in August of 1781 until the arrival of her 18th birthday. In May of 1782, Major John Campbell relinquishes his right to James Cootes. At the age of 10 she was bound to her brother Andrew until she reaches the age of 18. Andrew promises to give her "at the time of her freedom one cow and calf and spinning wheel besides her freedom dues. He also engages to give her one year’s schooling as soon as possible". At the age of 16, her brother John Carnahan is appointed her guardian ("who Entered into bond in The Sum of L 200 with Thos Anderson Seenrity for The faithful Discharge of his Duty").