Gresham v. Tysdale
Jackson County MO
September 1, 1845
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 GreshamParty 2 (Typically the Buyer)
William H. TysdaleSource
Missouri Judicial Records Historical DatabaseEnslaved First Name(s)
Elizabeth, Ann, BenItem Number
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