Brewster County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Brewster County, Texas.
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Brewster County Historical Records
Maria Spottswood
Freedman's Bank Log (1866)Opened savings account No. 7822 at Brewster branch. Recorded birthplace as Brewster County, former master listed as Monroe.
Ebenezer Clay
Manumission Deed (1860)Deed of emancipation granted by Butler. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1860.
Patrick Burke
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1846)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Brewster District. Monthly wage stipulated at $23 with rations and lodging provided.
Lavinia Haynes
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1840)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Wythe to Page for consideration of $1069.
Beatrix Harvey
Estate Division Account (1838)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Taylor. Allotted to lot #1 in final decree.
Jacob Haynes
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1835)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Morgan to Monroe for consideration of $700.
Samuel Tyler
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1830)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Boone to Polk for consideration of $453.
Leah Barbour
Estate Division Account (1824)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Henderson. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.