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Court Record 94451: Widow Stayton to keep negroes

Jackson County MO

January 1, 1851

Estate Female Enslavers Hiring Out Inheritance

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Description

Susan Stayton, widow of John Stayton, is to retain all enslaved people of the estate without hire until January 1, 1852 so long as the support and maintenance of the enslaved people does not become a charge against the estate.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Susan Stayton

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

John Stayton

Source

Jackson County Clerk Records

Item Number

C61758_Jackson_CountyClerk_Records_v9_p1-200

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