Cheeky Actress

Captain Sterling, what do you know about the Virginia Rebellion (aka Bacon's Rebellion) of 1676? Cheeky

Oh yes...the great Rooster incident of Midway Village, 2003!

My dear Captain, it is true that you have stirred me from deep sleep by your infernal snoring! Yet, I am very grateful that it hasn’t happened in some time. Though, I must say you are not as bad as Rats. Good Lord! May God have mercy on those who bunk close to him! As for my talking in my sleep, when and if so, whom was I talking to or about? I can only remember doing this once.

Thank you Captain!

This would be interesting to make reference to. PM me and we'll chat.

Thank you Capt. Bo! We understand that it may take a bit of time to dig through your textbooks and lecture notes. Wow! You struck the nail right on the head with that topic, Bo! I’ve been thinking along the same lines about such a thing, but I am going to have to see if I can find any research that can back that up. I am sure that even though the colonies were under British law, they did what ever it took to ensure their growth and livelihood. Even though some practices may have not been the norm…never say never! Most of the information is from the New England and Eastern colonies. I would really like to hear more about the ‘southern colonies, such as Virginia, the Carolinas, Kentucky or Georgia.

Thank you kindly, Captain for the link. I will make good use of it... Still mulling over my anscestors' articles. God bless my Father and my Uncle Ted for being a bit persnickerty with details! More to follow. Dress up to go to the Library ? Perhaps if it's the University...they usually have 'something' going on for Halloween there.

Yup, Grubb and Galenson, both! Thanks for the help, Captain!

Hurricane, Captain Sterling - from what I've been finding out - you are correct about the livelihood of the indentured servants – some had it good; others not so good. Upon further inspection, I found a document by Economists David Galenson, who discover that the historic basis for indenture grew out of English agricultural servitude and began because of labor shortages in England and in the colonies, (Hmmm…you think that perhaps the Plague may have had something to do with this?) It developed at a time when England had a great number of people being displaced from farming. This led to an early growth of the indentured labor system. Capt. Bo - any additional information would be helpful!

In Abbot E. Smith's book, "Colonists in Bondage: White Servitude and Convict Labor in America, 1607-1776" Colonist in Bondage is an objective treatment of the immigrant bond servant. It deals with the voluntary servant, the convict, the political prisoner, and the redemptioner. It reveals how servants were recruited, how they were transported, and what awaited them in the New World. The author is thoroughly familiar with the British background of the majority of the immigrants, but pays less attention to the background of those from the Continent. He includes as full a treatment of transportation to the West Indies as to the mainland colonies. Because of the breadth of his work, no one region receives particular attention, but there is some valuable information on Pennsylvania. Philadelphia was a center of the trade, but, except for a number of Irish felons, few convicts came to Pennsylvania. On the other hand, as is well known, many redemptioners found their way to Philadelphia, even though a head tax was levied on Germans and Irish in 1729-30, in an apparent attempt to curtail their immigration.

I hope you are feeling better soon, Ransom.

Why thank you Silkie~! I should have known this all along. Damn, why didn't I think of that first!

Here’s a new wrinkle in the white indentured servant realm. What if they were considered a prisoner of war? I am sure during the time of the English Civil War (such as survivors of the Battle of Marston Moor or Worcester for example) that there were many prisoners that ended up here in the colonies as indentured servants. How would they have been conducted into the trade?

Thank you Foxe for directing me to George Alsop's, “They Live Well in the Time of their Service”. Sounds like very interesting reading. I'll have to see if my local library has a copy.

Bloody, do you mean Alexandre Exquemelin, the French writer? or Are you speaking of his early life?

Thank you, Hurricane. In looking at an will from one of my ancestor’s (John McKinny) from MA. it mentions two female indentured servants (Mary and Jane) were given to his oldest son. They were listed along with other ‘property’ of his estate. I find the whole thing rather interesting...seeing that HIS ancestor had been indentured servant years earlier.

I am doing a bit of research regarding the white indentured servant trade during the GAoP. Though I have found information for the New England Colonies, I have not come across much information in southern colonies from 1640s until the 1740s. 1. During the time of the GAoP, how would the white indentured servant trade be handled down in the southern colonies or in the Caribbean, such as Jamaica? Would they be sold in public auction or handled in a private trade by using a middle man? 2. Knowing wool was the popular textile of the time, is there any evidence that linen was being worn more in the warmer climate, especially in the Caribbean. Thank you.

Lady B! Love the new waistcoat. I have to be honest, I have a 1880s bustle dress that uses the same fabric. It's very rich looking, that's for sure! Can't wait to see you wear it!

Okay people...how did the event go?! Pictures? Stories...blackmail shots?

Trying out my new DVD Burner...WoooHooo! Now I can transfer all our events from 8mm to DVD. Captain will be happy...

Barter...(take it in trade - )

As Lilly was escorted to the small back room for a private meal, she kept thinking that all was not right with the world. She was alone and those who were important to her pushed her away from them. Tears continued to flow as the meal in front of her grew cold. It would be a difficult thing to leave Port Royal with out her Captain, but she had to convince herself that it was the right thing to do.

Lilly giggling.... Come now Mary! Put that thing down before you scare the men...AGAIN!

A tentative list has been posted in Raids - RF3. Cheeky

UPDATE FOR REENACTOR FEST 3 - SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS AND SUTLERS Here is the current (not complete) list of Seminars and Sutlers for RF3. This list is subject to change. Seminars: How to get involved in early period reenacting Aviation and Reenacting German tactics in 1918 15th and 16th Century Arms and Armor US Christian Commission in the American Civil War Interacting with the Public 101 Historical Film making A History of Landknecht Mercenary Knights Reenactors in film Ladies Fashion in the 18th Century Sutlers Mike Kaplan: historical wigs Lara Corsets & Gowns: Period Ladies Accessories Mrs. Christen's Miscellanea: Reproduction 18th Century Ladies items Smoke & Fire Company: Colonial / Early American Books and Supplies The Watchdog: Civil war Books Tyoga Traders: 18th Century Tin & Related items Grigsby Militaria: WW2 Reenactment Uniforms, Gera, Insignia and more Crimson Books: Osprey series book seller and similar Jewlers Daughter: Mid-Victorian Reproduction Jewelry Big Horn Trading Co: hats & Leather Goods Revolution Wear: American Revolution themed Baseball hats, polo shirts, tee shirts, stickers and more Blanket Brigade: Civil War & Rendevous clothing Druid's Oak: 18th Century Clothing LaWren's Nest: Roman reenacting supplies Raystown Forge: 18th Century Shoes, swords, glassware, pottery & more Reconstructing History: Patterns, historical clothing, accessories and more Soldier and war: WW2 themed shirts, mugs, hats and more Old Paratrooper: WW2 GI reenacting supplies Skirmish Magazine: The UK Reenacting Magazine Smoking Iron Alterations: 18th Century clothing and kit Turkey Roost Traders: Women's clothing and accessories from the Colonial period Dutchie's Militaria: WW2 Reenacting Supplies Castle Keep: Colonial, Civil War and WW2 Reenacting Supplies Lost Vikings Horde: Clothing and kit for Viking reenactors Wyvern Productions: Medieval Clothing and accessories