redemptioner

(noun)

An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, that gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.

Related Terms

Examples of redemptioner in the following topics:

  • German Migration

    • The tide of German immigration to Pennsylvania swelled between 1725 and 1775, with immigrants arriving as redemptioners or indentured servants.

  • Toward Free Labor

    • In the 18th and early 19th century, numerous Europeans traveled to the colonies as redemptioners, a form of indenture.

  • Indentured Servants

    • Tens of thousands of workers, usually Europeans, immigrated as indentured servants (also known as redemptioners), particularly to the 13 colonies of British North America.

  • A Diverse Population

    • A tide of German immigration to Pennsylvania swelled between 1725 and 1775, with immigrants arriving as redemptioners or indentured servants.