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Bill of Sale: I. Chiles to A. Wray

Jackson County MO

February 21, 1844

Female Enslavers

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Description

Isabella Chiles sells an enslaved woman named Harriet and her four* children named Ellen, Lucy, Ann, Milly, and Harrison. (*The document says four children but five names are listed.) The “increase” of the named enslaved people are also included in the deed. In the case of Isabella’s death, the enslaved people and their increase should be divided among her children.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Isabella Chiles

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Absalom Wray, William Fields

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Harriet, Ellen, Lucy, Ann, Milly, Harrison

Sale Amount

$1.00

Item Number

Chiles1844I0009397