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1849 February 23 . Joseph Charles Simon, Joseph Simon, Antoine Belanger, Francisco Grappe, and Zeno Messeres DS; Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

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Box 4
Abstract:
Document detailing the sale and succession of the property of a Damacine Simon, a deceased free black woman. Family members were brought together to decide such matters as the tutoring of her children, that slaves be sold on a credit, and that "the tract of land on which the deceased resided . . . should be returned in kind..."
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05