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Barbara Greenwood issues bill of sale to her daughter Barbara Ellen Greenwood conveying land and slaves.
Know all men by these presents that I, Barbara Greenwood of the County of Platte and State of Missouri, of the first part for and in consideration of the love and affection I have for my daughter, Barbara Ellen Greenwood, and for the further consideration of $1.00 to me paid and at before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, given, bargained and sold and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, and sell unto the said Barbara Ellen Greenwood, her heirs etc. all the property here and after mentioned, that is to say all my right, title and interest in and to the following described land viz:
The Northeast quarter section number 29 of Township Number 52 and of Range Number 33 in Platte County Missouri being the land I present reside on;
Also my right, title and interest in and to the following slaves named Sally aged about 40 years and a Negro boy named Henry about 19 years;
Also a bay mare and a suckling colt; also a roan filly 2 years old last spring; also three cows and four calves and a lot of hogs being in Platte County Missouri, to have to hold all assigned as the land, property etc. above bargained and sold to the said Barbara Ellen Greenwood, her heirs, etc. forever.
And I do for myself covenant and agree to and with the said party of the second part to warrant and defend the sale of above described property hereby sold against all and every person whomsoever. In testimony whereof I, Barbara Greenwood, have hereunto set my hand and seal the 4th day of July A.D. 1861. Barbara Greenwood
Witnessed by Patrick Cumberford, Justice of the Peace. Filed for Record July 5th, Recorded July 18th A.D. 1861 – W. C. RemingtonDate(s) of Creation
7/4/1861
