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Deed of Trust: J. Simpson to D. Roberts

Jackson County MO

October 1, 1835

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Description

J. John Simpson places four enslaved people into a deed of trust as collatoral for a debt of $800 to David Roberts. If Simpson fails to pay the debt, Roberts can sell the enslaved for “the best price he can get at public auction.”

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

J. John Simpson

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

David Roberts

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Enslaved First Name(s)

Manda, Cathy, Susan, Daniel

Item Number

SimpsonJ 1835I0004119