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)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Opened savings account No. 1694 at Cass branch. Recorded birthplace as Cass County, former master listed as Garland.

Charlotte Harrison

Probate Inventory (1868)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Appraised in estate inventory of Mitchell plantation, evaluated at $1094. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Benjamin Monroe

Estate Division Account (1864)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Fitzhugh. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.

Sophia Lee

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1830)
Location: Cass County, Texas

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)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Lewis. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.

Priscilla Richardson

Manumission Deed (1822)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Deed of emancipation granted by Matthews. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1822.

Grace Perkins

Manumission Deed (1821)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Deed of emancipation granted by Cook. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1821.

Chloe Butler

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1820)
Location: Cass County, Texas

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Alexander to Shelton for consideration of $1553.