Marion County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Marion County, Texas.
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Marion County Historical Records
Lucas Simmons
Freedman's Bank Log (1867)Opened savings account No. 7308 at Marion branch. Recorded birthplace as Marion County, former master listed as Fairfax.
Julius Hamilton
Freedman's Bank Log (1865)Opened savings account No. 9338 at Marion branch. Recorded birthplace as Marion County, former master listed as White.
Matilda Carter
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Matthews in Marion County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 27.
Ann Pendleton
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Gibson in Marion County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 47.
Cesar Abbott
Manumission Deed (1851)Deed of emancipation granted by Cooper. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1851.
Matilda Stewart
Manumission Deed (1835)Deed of emancipation granted by Hale. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1835.
Levi Mitchell
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1835)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Marion District. Monthly wage stipulated at $11 with rations and lodging provided.
Eve Robinson
Manumission Deed (1831)Deed of emancipation granted by Hill. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1831.
Josiah Henderson
Manumission Deed (1823)Deed of emancipation granted by Wood. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1823.