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Deed of Gift: E. Combs to M.A. Caldwell

Jackson County MO

January 7, 1847

Female Enslavers Inheritance

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Description

Ennis Combs gives on enslaved girl named Jane (aged 12) to his daughter Mary A Caldwell for the rest of her natural life and as long as she resides in a “Slave State.” If Susan dies or moves to a free state, Mary will go to her children by her husband Augustine B Caldwell.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Ennis Combs

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Mary A. Caldwell

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Jane

Item Number

CombsE1847I0012531