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Deed of Gift: Clarks to S. Clark

Jackson County MO

March 3, 1841

Female Enslavers

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Description

The heirs of George Clark give an enslaved girl named Linda to their mother, Sarah Clark, for the rest of her life, with the ownership of Linda reverting back to the heirs after Sarah’s death. Caldwell Clark had purchased Linda for $450, but it is unclear if the purchase happened in 1841 or at an earlier time.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

William Friend, Caldwell Clark, Thomas Felton, David M. Clark, E. Clark, Margaret Clark

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Sarah Clark

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Linda

Sale Amount

$450.00

Item Number

ClarkS1841I0007583

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