Deed of Gift: W. Cock to N. Cock, J. Rice, M. D. Cock
Jackson County MO
June 22, 1853
Description
William Cock gives four enslaved people: a man named Jerry (but commonly called Jack, aged about 30), a woman named Kate (aged about 29), a boy named P'[?]ing (aged about 6), a girl named Mary Jane (aged about 4) and a girl named Sally Ann (aged about 1 year and 10 months) and all their increase, to his three youngest daughters: Nancy Cock, Jane Rice, and Mary Dorinda Cock for the sum of $1. William Cock is to hold the enslaved people in his possession until his death, upon which his widow, Jane Cock, will hold them until her death.
Party 1 (Typically the Seller)
William CockParty 2 (Typically the Buyer)
Nancy Cock, Jane Rice, Mary Dorinda CockSource
Jackson County Recorder of DeedsEnslaved First Name(s)
Jerry (Jack), Kate, P[?]ing, Mary Jane, Sally AnnSale Amount
$1.00Item Number
CockW1854I0022239Explore our Database