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Lawrence Estate

Jackson County MO

January 7, 1840

Auction

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Description

On the request of Oliver Caldwell, administrator of the William G. Lawrence estate, the court approves that Caldwell sell a “certain negro boy” to settle the estate’s debts and use any remaining funds to purchase an enslaved girl “for the benefit of said estate.”

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Oliver Caldwell, William G. Lawrence

Source

Jackson County Clerk Records Volume 3

Item Number

Lawrence82607