Terry County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Terry County, Texas.
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Terry County Historical Records
Celia Brown
Freedman's Bank Log (1870)Opened savings account No. 8348 at Terry branch. Recorded birthplace as Terry County, former master listed as Fitzhugh.
Hester Ellis
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1863)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Winston to Nicholas for consideration of $1270.
Alfred Thornton
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1853)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Bryan to Claiborne for consideration of $777.
Agnes King
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1847)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Terry District. Monthly wage stipulated at $19 with rations and lodging provided.
Parthenia Henderson
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1832)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Terry District. Monthly wage stipulated at $20 with rations and lodging provided.
Timothy Mason
Manumission Deed (1823)Deed of emancipation granted by Lee. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1823.