Report of Slave Auction
Jackson County MO
January 7, 1840
Description
The administrators of the Patsy Floyd estate report to the court that they have sold 8 enslaved people at auction in Independence: Solomon (sold for $1075), Maria and her daughter Nancy (sold for $900), Mary Jane (probably a child, sold for $610), Milinda (probably a child, sold for $750), John (probably a child, sold for $872), Susan (probably a child, sold for $501), and Jim (probably a child, sold for $325).
Party 1 (Typically the Seller)
James Smart, Oliver Caldwell, Adam HillParty 2 (Typically the Buyer)
Thomas Pitcher, Duke W Simpson, John Harris, George W. Rhodes, John C. McCoy, Dudley FloydSource
Jackson County Clerk Records Volume 3Enslaved First Name(s)
Solomon, Maria, Nancy, Mary Jane, Milinda, John, Susan, JimSale Amount
$5,033.00Item Number
Floyd82608Explore our Database