Deed of Trust: T. Royster, S. Royster to J. Flaumay
Jackson County MO
September 26, 1861
Description
Thomas W. Royster and Sarah A. Royster (married) sell an enslaved woman named Harriet (aged about 20, “yellow in color”) to John P. Flaumay[?] for $1. Harriet was previously owned by William Thomas as trustee for Hennrietta Scruggs, Sarah A. Royster’s mother, and coming from the Berry estate in Kentucky. The rest of the document contains a list of conditions for the transfer and ownership.
Party 1 (Typically the Seller)
Thomas W. Royster, Sarah A. RoysterParty 2 (Typically the Buyer)
John P. Flaumay[?]Source
Jackson County Recorder of DeedsEnslaved First Name(s)
HarrietSale Amount
$1.00Item Number
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