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Talbert v. Caldwell

Jackson County MO, St Louis MO

March 1, 1854

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Description

Susan Talbert claims that Oliver Caldwell illegally has possession of enslaved person Paulina, 28 years old. She is suing for possession of Paulina, plus $75 per year for her labor. She claims Paulina was taken from John G. Lockridge in St. Louis and then brought to Jackson County to be sold to Caldwell.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Susan Talbert

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

Oliver Caldwell

Source

Missouri Judicial Records Historical Database

Enslaved First Name(s)

Paulina

Item Number

Talbertc66534_B0086F0083