Cass County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Cass County, Texas.
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Cass County Historical Records
Gabriel Cox
Freedman's Bank Log (1871)Opened savings account No. 1694 at Cass branch. Recorded birthplace as Cass County, former master listed as Garland.
Charlotte Harrison
Probate Inventory (1868)Appraised in estate inventory of Mitchell plantation, evaluated at $1094. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Benjamin Monroe
Estate Division Account (1864)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Fitzhugh. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.
Sophia Lee
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1830)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Cass District. Monthly wage stipulated at $25 with rations and lodging provided.
Edward Cary
Estate Division Account (1827)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Lewis. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.
Priscilla Richardson
Manumission Deed (1822)Deed of emancipation granted by Matthews. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1822.
Grace Perkins
Manumission Deed (1821)Deed of emancipation granted by Cook. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1821.
Chloe Butler
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1820)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Alexander to Shelton for consideration of $1553.