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"Deposition of James M. Moore refers to a June 18, 1846, deed and mortgage given by John S. Bright to Harold Smith as trustee in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky." "I know the Fannie alluded to in the deed of trust was one of the Negroes that had been given by my father-in-law to John S. Bright." "...was well acquainted with the Negro from infancy. She was the mother of the Negro in controversary between the parties..." John S. Bright died and his widow married Eugene N. Clifford of Camden Point. "At that time she was in possession of Fannie and all of her children after their marriage. I saw Clifford get some money from Morton and he gave mortgage upon the Negro...about $300.00." Includes the June 18, 1846, Last Will of John S. Bright executed in Mercer County, Kentucky.
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5/12/1864
