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Deed of Gift: H. Rubey to E.J. Slayton

Jackson County MO

January 9, 1843

Female Enslavers

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Description

Henry Rubey gives an enslaved women Margaret (18-20 years old) to his daughter Emily Jane for $1. The deed specifies that upon Emily Jane’s death, Margaret should go to her children and then back to the Rubey family but not be given to or sold by any husband of Emily Jane or used for his debts.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Henry Rubey

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Emily Jane Slayton

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Margaret

Sale Amount

$1.00

Item Number

RubeyH1843I0008600

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