Irion County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Irion County, Texas.
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Irion County Historical Records
Margaret Harrison
Freedman's Bank Log (1866)Opened savings account No. 8577 at Irion branch. Recorded birthplace as Irion County, former master listed as Fairfax.
Daniel Cook
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1864)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Campbell to Reed for consideration of $1264.
Julia Preston
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Brooks in Irion County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 47.
Thomas Richardson
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1826)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Irion District. Monthly wage stipulated at $13 with rations and lodging provided.
Maria Hall
Manumission Deed (1825)Deed of emancipation granted by Gaines. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1825.