Hi Charolette,
Re your question below...
In 1783 the Guilford County Court ordered that John Carnahan, age 15, be
bound to James Billingsley until he arrives to the age of 21 years of age to
learn the trade of carpenter. The marriage bond is 5 years later in 1788.
So best guess would be about 20 or 21 years of age. Based on what I have, I
have always guessed that John was born abt 1768.
Hope this helps a bit - take care - Emma
In a message dated 7/28/2000 6:51:27 PM Central Daylight Time,
csage(a)swbell.net writes:
<< ENC6(a)aol.com wrote:
North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Bride: Janet Billingsby
Groom: John Carnahan
Bond Date: 24 Nov 1788
County: Guilford
Record #: 01 064
Bondsman: James Billingsb
Witness: A. Lynch
Bond #: 000053966
Does anyone have a "GUESS" on how old John was when he married Janet?
Charolette Edmonson Sage
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