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Bill of Sale: T. Wilson to Clarksons

Jackson County MO

March 8, 1842

Female Enslavers

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Description

Thomas H. Wilson sells Jane (17 years old) for $500 to the Clarkson family. Jane is to stay with Mary and Julius Clarkson until the couple dies, at which point Jane “and her increase” are to go to the couple’s children Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah Jane, Milly, and Susan Clarkson.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Thomas H. Wilson

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Margaret Clarkson, Elizabeth Clarkson, Sarah Jane Clarkson, Milly Clarkson, Susan Clarkson

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Sale Amount

$500.00

Item Number

WilsonT 1842I0008303