Stevenson Family Tree

Indenture by John Anderson Dixon, son of William Robson Dix on - Joiner of Birtley and Thomas Turnbull of Birtley - Joi ner, Cartwright and Builder. Dated 13\super th\nosupersu b September 1863. Until he reaches the age of 21 years o n 13 September 1870. Shall not be allowed to marry durin g this seven year period, nor play at cards, nor dice, no r table nor any other unlawful game where it may cause th e Master any loss. He shall not haunt taverns nor playhous es without permission of the Master. 3 shillings per wee k for the first year, 4s. per week for the second year, 5s . per week for the third year, 6s. per week for the fourt h year, 7s per week for the fifth year, 8s. per week for th e sixth year and 10s. (10/-) for the seventh year, (= 50p p er week for seven years of hard apprenticeship). If everyt hing is satisfactory after the seven years the Master shal l give the said John Anderson Dixon one axe, a hand saw , a set of bench planes and an adze.

Witnessed on 9\super th\nosupersub January in the twenty n inth year in the reign of our Sovereign Lady Victoria … an d the year of our Lord 1865. (Probably the Indenture was o nly given to John Anderson Dixon in his second year of appr enticeship.)