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Bill of Sale: V. Hobbs to H. Young

Jackson County MO

October 9, 1858

Black Enslavers Female Enslavers

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Description

V. Milton Hobbs and Meary B. Hobbs (nee Meary B. Woods) sell an enslaved woman named Letitia (aged about 19, “copper colored,” about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and referred to as “slave for life”) to Hiram Young, “a free man of color.” Letitia was given to V. Milton Hobbs in trust for his wife by G. Tulood (Hart Stand County, KY, 1856-03-04).

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

V. Milton Hobbs, Meary B. Hobbs

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Hiram Young

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Letitia

Sale Amount

$1,650.00

Item Number

HobbsV1858I0029261

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