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Deed of Gift: E. Combs to S. Matthews

Jackson County MO

January 7, 1847

Female Enslavers Inheritance

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Description

Ennis Combs gives on enslaved girl named Mary (aged 9) to his daughter Susan E Matthews 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 Howard Matthews.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Ennis Combs

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Susan E. Matthews

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Mary

Item Number

CombsE1847I0012530

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