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Baker v. Hudspeth

Jackson County MO

February 10, 1835

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Description

Henry F. Baker complains that he “casually lost” enslaved person Frank. He claims that Thomas J. Hudspeth and John Hambright found him and refuses to return him. He claims Frank is of “great value” – about $550 – and sues for damages of $700. He drops the case after his wife, Elizabeth Baker nee Hudspeth pays $500 for Frank.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Henry F. Baker

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Thomas J. Hudspeth, John Hambright

Source

Missouri Judicial Records Historical Database

Enslaved First Name(s)

Frank

Item Number

Bakerc66531_B0085F0052