Description
As reported in Paxton's Annals: "Slaves Sold at Platte City by the Sheriff: Gabriel aged 2 years, $235; Reuben aged 5 years, $510; Lewis aged 4 years, $410; Lewis aged 12 years, $1,000; Amelia aged 14 years, $710; Jane aged 15 years, $801; Emma aged 17 years, $1000; Sarah aged 20 years, $865; Permelia aged 23 years, $993; Eliza and child aged 30 years and 1 year, $930; Harriet aged 45, $485. Three Negro men were hired for the year at $235, $141, and $135, respectively." See 01/04/1859 entries for Partition of the Estate of William Woods (Almira / Amelia, Gabriel, Harriet, Lewis, Permelia and child, and Sarah).Date(s) of Creation
1/4/1859