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“Relic of Slavery in Kansas”

Johnson County KS, Kansas Territory

October 14, 1906

Kansas Manumission

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Description

An article in the Kansas City Star reproducing a manumission deed freeing Rhoda Parks from enslavement by Caroline and John T. Swatsel and Rebecca Donalson. The deed was witnessed by Thomas J. Goforth, notary public of Westport, Missouri

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Caroline Swatsel, Rebecca Donalson, John T. Swatsel

Source

Kansas City Star

Enslaved First Name(s)

Rhoda Parks

Item Number

KCStar 1906-10-14

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