Red River County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Red River County, Texas.
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Red River County Historical Records
David Shelton
Estate Division Account (1868)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Rives. Allotted to lot #1 in final decree.
Hester Abbott
Freedman's Bank Log (1867)Opened savings account No. 5935 at Red River branch. Recorded birthplace as Red River County, former master listed as Griffin.
Alexander Barbour
Estate Division Account (1859)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Rives. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.
Robert Grayson
Probate Inventory (1840)Appraised in estate inventory of Thomas plantation, evaluated at $884. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Nancy Blackwell
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1831)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Miller to Graham for consideration of $781.
Isabella Hill
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1829)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Red River District. Monthly wage stipulated at $29 with rations and lodging provided.
Hannah Jones
Manumission Deed (1822)Deed of emancipation granted by Hammond. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1822.