Karnes County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Karnes County, Texas.
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Karnes County Historical Records
Philip Lewis
Probate Inventory (1858)Appraised in estate inventory of Evans plantation, evaluated at $898. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Grace Long
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1846)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Monroe to Henry for consideration of $352.
Tabitha Carter
Probate Inventory (1842)Appraised in estate inventory of Hawkins plantation, evaluated at $1225. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Ruth Abbott
Manumission Deed (1832)Deed of emancipation granted by Byrd. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1832.
Jeremiah Russell
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1830)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Karnes District. Monthly wage stipulated at $18 with rations and lodging provided.