Yes, there were servants in colonial times. Many households employed indentured servants, who worked for a set number of years in exchange for passage to America, food, and shelter. Additionally, enslaved individuals were forced to work on plantations and in homes, particularly in the southern colonies. The use of both indentured and enslaved labor played a significant role in the economic and social structures of colonial society.
Probably Blacks (not to be mean), like the rest of America.
no
Large numbers of servants were brought to the colonial Virginia to work. They would work for housing and meals.
New York had indentured servants and slaves.
Yes, indentured servants could serve in colonial militias, particularly during times of conflict. While their primary obligation was to fulfill their indenture contracts, some were enlisted or volunteered for military service in exchange for potential benefits, such as land or freedom. Their participation varied by colony and situation, reflecting the need for manpower in local defense and military campaigns.
In colonial times, prosperous people had their own servants or slaves, and did not need a maid service.
Pennsylvania had maybe around 2000 slaves and servants
Probably Blacks (not to be mean), like the rest of America.
Their Servants.
no
Large numbers of servants were brought to the colonial Virginia to work. They would work for housing and meals.
most of the colonial was servants.
Indentured servants.
Bacon's rebellion
Yes as well as slaves.
indentured servants
Yes. New Jersey was on the south.Yes.