Bill of Sale: "Delivered of William Patton $650 in full payment for a Negro girl named Penelope about 11 years old, the title of which I warrant and forever define to be cleared free of all claim or claims; I also warrant said slave to be sound in body and mind and slave for life. Given under my hand and seal this 29th September, 1856, Col. (Calhoun) Thornton"
(Researcher's note: The 1850 U.S. Census listed a William Patton as being a Methodist Preacher in Weston, Missouri)
Date(s) of Creation
9/29/1856
Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
Enslaved
Other Name
Penelope
Name Type
Enslaver
Other Name
Thornton, Calhoun
Other Numbers
Number Type
Source Citation
Other Number
Kansas University Library Digital Collection: 09/29/1856
