1800--November 3, William Poage and John McFadden, surety. William Poage and Polly Wright, daughter of William Wright, deceased, and Mary Wright, who consents. Teste: Wm. Carson, Anne Henry. November 1, 1800. To the Clerk of Augusta: My son, Wm, Poage, son to the deceased Wm. Poage, after having served his apprenticeship with Robert Carson, blacksmith, applied to me for my consent in case of marriage between him and Polly Rite, which I give in presence of Wm. Carson. Robert Carson will also send a certificate in presence of the same witness.--Sally Poage. Teste: Wm. Carson, Wm. Roades. I do hereby certify that Wm. Poage served his time with me and I give him a clearance with me forever.
In presence of Wm. Carson.--Robert Carson.
