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Woodson v. Pool

Jackson County MO

December 4, 1852

Debt

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Description

James Pool was in significant debt to multiple creditors. He tried to pay for debt on land owed to Samuel Woodson with the transfer of a woman named Agnes (19 years). Woodson did not want Agnes, and suggested Pool sell her for $300 and give the proceeds to Woodson. Pool sold her to Martin L. Knulson on June 25, 1854. Part of a much longer and complex court case about debt.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Samuel H. Woodson

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

James Pool et al

Source

Supreme Court of Missouri

Enslaved First Name(s)

Agnes

Sale Amount

$300.00

Item Number

WoodsonB195F18