Menard County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Menard County, Texas.
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Menard County Historical Records
Rachel Tazewell
Freedman's Bank Log (1871)Opened savings account No. 7727 at Menard branch. Recorded birthplace as Menard County, former master listed as Hale.
Robert Miller
Probate Inventory (1863)Appraised in estate inventory of Peyton plantation, evaluated at $303. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Esther Ellis
Manumission Deed (1853)Deed of emancipation granted by Banks. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1853.
Grace Winston
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Russell in Menard County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 48.
Ada Fairfax
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Bryan in Menard County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 12.
Tabitha Campbell
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1847)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Menard District. Monthly wage stipulated at $26 with rations and lodging provided.
Amos Lee
Manumission Deed (1827)Deed of emancipation granted by Morgan. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1827.
Ruth Hall
Manumission Deed (1824)Deed of emancipation granted by Williams. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1824.
Jeremiah Foster
Probate Inventory (1823)Appraised in estate inventory of Wood plantation, evaluated at $337. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.