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Marriage Contract: J. Sweat to M. Monigle

Jackson County MO

March 24, 1852

Female Enslavers Marriage

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Description

In their marriage contract, James Smart agrees that all enslaved people and real estate Mary M. Monigle holds interest n shall remain absolutely her property. In addition, if Mary Monigle survives James Smart, she is to then take ownwership of an unnamed enslaved boy (aged about 15) until her death or remarriage, upon which the enslaved boy will revert to James Smart’s other legal heirs.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

James Smart

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Mary M. Monigle

Source

Jackson County Recorder of Deeds

Item Number

SmartJ1852I0019288