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Deed of Gift: J. Jonston, E. Buford

Jackson County MO

March 5, 1849

Female Enslavers Inheritance

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Description

Jacob Johnston gives an enslaved woman named Ellen (age 14) and her child Bella (age 6 months) to Gordon P. Johnston in trust for his daughter Eliza Buford. Upon her death, the increase of the enslaved people should go to her children or revert back to Jacob Johnston and his heirs.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Jacob Johnston

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Eliza Buford

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Ellen, Bella

Item Number

JohnstonJ1949I0015030

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