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Deed: W. Peak to J. Funstall, M. Peak

Jackson County MO

August 1, 1857

Female Enslavers Hiring Out Marriage

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Description

William I. Peak transfers all rights he gained by marriage to the enslaved people owned by his wife Martha J. Peak (heir of her father John W. Hudson) to Joseph V. Funstall in trust. Martha is to have sole control over the enslaved people, including hiring out. There is no information about the names or number of enslaved people.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

William I. Peak

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Joseph V. Funstall, Martha Peak

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Item Number

PeakW1857I0025258