persons who came to America and were placed under contract to work for another over a period of time, usually seven years, especially during the 17th to 19th centuries. Generally, indentured servants included those who paid for passage to America by a stipulated period of service as an indentured servant, victims o f religious or political persecution, persons kidnapped for the purpose, convicts and paupers. —9th ACC Volume 2 Approved Glossary