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Will and Testament: P. Freeland

Calaway County MO

February 14, 1843

Female Enslavers

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Description

Priscilla G. Freeland bequeaths an enslaved boy named William, who is currently owned by E.Byston to her daughter Geanette Russell in her last will and testament. She bequeathes an enslaved girl named Emeline to her son Ethelbert Freeland. She also states that two enslaved men, named Magro[?] (currently in Maryland) and George be sold and the profit from their sale be used to pay legacies and be divided between different heirs.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Priscila G. Freeland

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Geanette Russell, Ethelbert Freeland

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

William, Emeline, Magro[?], George

Item Number

FreelandP1849I0015139