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Court Record 99190: Boy Moses to McMurry Bound

Jackson County MO

February 1, 1860

Free Person of Color Indenture

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Description

The Jackson County Court binds Moses, “a free boy of color” aged 9 years and 6 months to John McMurry as an apprentice until he turns 21. The document states that Moses’ mother is dead and that his father is enslaved. McMurry is contracted to pay Moses $100 in lieu of education when he turns 21.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Moses

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

John McMurry

Source

Jackson County Clerk Records

Enslaved First Name(s)

Moses

Sale Amount

$100.00

Item Number

C61759_Jackson_CountyClerk_Records_v11_p201-400

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