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Catharine Herndon sells 3 slaves to her son H. B. Herndon for $500.00.
Know all men by these presents that I, Catherine Herndon of Platte County, State of Missouri, for and in consideration of the sum of $500.00 in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, as well as the natural love and affection I have for my son H. B. Herndon, grant, bargain, and sell unto H. B. Herndon, and to his heirs, &c forever, the following property, to wit: one Negro man named Dick aged about 8 years; one Negro man named John aged about 20 years; and one Negro girl name Jane aged about 12 years, with their increase, all slaves for life, and the said Catherine binds herself, her heirs, &c by these presents to the said H. B. Herndon and to his heirs, &c, to forever warrant and defend the title of the same against the claim of all persons whatsoever.
It is explicitly understood and agreed between the parties that the said Catherine is to enjoy the sole possession, use, control, and benefits of the aforesaid property during her natural life and at the death of the said Catherine then the above-mentioned property is and shall belong to the said H. B. Herndon and to his heirs, &c forever.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and seal this 24th day of October A.D. 1846. Catherine Herndon
Witnesses: S. P. McCurdy (Solomon P. McCurdy), R. P. S. Elley (Robert P. S. Elley) – Filed for record April 6, 1847.Date(s) of Creation
10/24/1846
