Dorchester County, Md #282 February Court 1804 - John Gootee to
> Obediah Carey. Dorchester County, Md #283 February court 1804 - Thomas
> Gootee to Robertson Lamberson.
>
> The above documents were found in the Worcester County, Md Orphans
> Court Records.
>
> John (Goote) Gootee, about 11 years old was bound to Obediah Carey
> until he reached the age of 21 years.(this would have been about 1814)
> He was to be taught the trade of Cooper. Robertson Lamberson and
> Elisha Jones, Security. John was my GGGGfather.
>
> Thomas (Goote) Gootee, age 13 years, was bound to Robertson Lamberson
> until the age of 21 years. (This would have been 1812) He was to be
> taught the trade of Cordwainer (shoemaker). Obediah Carey and William
> Aydelotte, Security.
>
> Obediah Carey and Roberson Lamberson were brothers-in-law.
>
> I have never been able to trace either of the brothers during their
> servitude. As I stated, I've been able to trace John after his
> marriage but what happened to Thomas after his servitude is a mystery.
> If anyone can perhaps guide me to where to find information, it would
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> Bob Gootee
>