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Deed of Mortgage: H. Kesley to G. Buchanan

Jackson County MO

September 18, 1859

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Description

Howard Kesley sells 6 enslaved people: Louisa (aged about 20), Val (aged about 23) Perry (aged about 19), Milton (aged about 29), and one unnamed “girl child” (aged about 11 months, child of Lerrica) to George W. Buchanan for $1. The rest of the document contains information conditions about a promissory note to a third party as well as a note in the margin that says: This deed of trust is entitled to a credit of $828.82 March 16, 1860.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Howard Kesley

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

George W. Buchanan

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Louisa, Val, Perry, Milton, Ern

Sale Amount

$1.00

Item Number

KesleyH1859I0033045