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Court Record 100009: Henry & Lucy Jones Licensed to live in this State

Jackson County MO

May 1, 1861

Free Person of Color License to Reside

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Description

Henry Jones (aged 52, described as of “brown colour,” 5’6″ and 140lbs) and his wife Lucy Jane Jones (aged about 39, described as “mulatto color,” 5’6″ and about 200lbs) are granted a license to live in Missouri. This license is granted under the security if a penal sum of $500 if Henry and Lucy Jones voliate the conditions of the license.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Henry Jones, Lucy Jane Jones

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Jackson County Court

Source

Jackson County Clerk Records

Enslaved First Name(s)

Henry, Lucy Jane

Sale Amount

$500.00

Item Number

C61759_Jackson_CountyClerk_Records_v11_p401-63