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Deed of Gift: T. Russell to J. Ervin

Jackson County MO

February 11, 1854

Female Enslavers Inheritance

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Description

Teanett Russell gives an enslaved girl named Caroline (daughter of a woman named Margery) to his daughter Josephine Ervin for $1 on the condition that Caroline is to be subject only to Josephine and not be used by her husband Eugene Ervin or put up as collateral for any of his debts.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Teanett Russell

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Josephine Ervin

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Caroline

Sale Amount

$1.00

Item Number

RussellT1854I0022249