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Court Record 99778: Wesley Licensed

Jackson County MO

January 1, 1861

Free Person of Color License to Reside

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Description

Wesley, a free man of color, aged 48-49 years of “very dark copper colour,” about 6 feet tall and a farmer by occupation is granted a license to live in Missouri. This license is granted under the security of a penal sum of $500 to be paid if Wesley violates the conditions of the license.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Wesley

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Jackson County Court

Source

Jackson County Clerk Records

Enslaved First Name(s)

Wesley

Sale Amount

$500.00

Item Number

C61759_Jackson_CountyClerk_Records_v11_p401-63

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