Bill of Sale: I. Chiles to A. Wray
Jackson County MO
February 21, 1844
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 ChilesParty 2 (Typically the Buyer)
Absalom Wray, William FieldsSource
Jackson County Recorder of DeedsEnslaved First Name(s)
Harriet, Ellen, Lucy, Ann, Milly, HarrisonSale Amount
$1.00Item Number
Chiles1844I0009397Explore our Database