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Gresham v. Tysdale

Jackson County MO

September 1, 1845

Female Enslavers

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Description

Lewis Gresham deeded a 14 or 15 year old enslaved girl named Elizabeth to Louisa and Margaret Gresham. Elizabeth later had two children, Ann and Ben. Margaret and her husband John Bright sold the enslaved family to William H. Tysdale. Lewis Gresham now applies to the court for the enslaved people to be sold and the profits partitioned between Margaret and Louisa.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Louisa Perlina Gresham, Lewis Gresham

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

William H. Tysdale

Source

Missouri Judicial Records Historical Database

Enslaved First Name(s)

Elizabeth, Ann, Ben

Item Number

Greshemc59124_B0012F0086