William Harris, son of Joseph -- Coventry

[KathMc]

Hi all. Just had a wonderful first visit with a 3rd cousin once removed and one of her sons (my fourth cousin). She had some truly amazing things, and I will be posting here and there with queries and genealogy envy  . But to start with, she had an indenture contract (is that what it would be called) for a William Harris, indentured to his father, Joseph Harris in 1800. We aren't sure why she had it, as it isn't a name we have come across in our research yet, and we have gotten beyond that time period for both families to some extent. It was, to say the least, unbelievable to see, touch, examine, this document. I have never seen anything like it, up close and personal. I was terrified to touch it.

Anyway, Joseph was a weaver in Coventry. The document was fascinating to read. And in incredible shape, although extremely fragile. I would love to find a connection, a reason for a descendant in my line to have it. For a little background, my line would be Wells and Collins, and another branch of my cousin's line is Band, and I believe she said he also came from Coventry.

Thanks.

Kath

[Al in Vane]

Who is Joseph? Was he the father and you have put down William by mistake?

[KathMc]

Thanks for the catch Al. I have modified my original post. William was the son, indentured to his father Joseph. 

Kath

[Al in Vane]

I was just being playful KathMc

I have looked in the book of Coventry apprentices and it is included with the date of 26th February 1800.
There is no other information than what you already have though and there is little else we can do from the information you have supplied.
There could be many reasons why she had the contract, was it handed down in the family, she must know where she obtained it from. There may be no connection with the family, perhaps someone bought it in a sale because it had Coventry connections?

[KathMc]

Thanks Al. She doesn't know much about it beyond it was with all the other stuff handed down to her from her great-grandmother. It could be William married a sister to one of our ancestors. Maybe my Collins/Wells family traveled with a member of the Harris family and somehow it came into their possession. I don't think it was purchased because of Coventry connections. I will probably never find the reason for it being in her possession, but can't blame a girl for being curious.

Kath