1840, Kentucky Will Including His Slaves

Last will and testament of Thomas Bates, dated 1844 in Madison County, Kentucky. The document is signed by Levi Todd, believed by the consignor to be a relative of Mary Todd Lincoln (we could not esta

Black History The Property Value of Slaves in 1848 Kentucky 1849-Dated Property Tax List Including Slaves. February 22, 1849-Dated, Partly-Printed Document from Pendleton, Kentucky measuring about 21-

Three-page 1814 last will and testament relating to the estate of John Hildreth of Bourbon County, Kentucky. In his will, Hildreth lists various slaves and directs that they be left to named heirs. Hi

LOT (14) COLONY AND STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCUMENTS INCLUDING SURVEY'S, DEEDS, INDENTURES, WILL, ETC, 1742-1840'S

Three-page will and two-page codicil dated 1859, written by James Dejarnett of Madison County, Kentucky. Condition as shown, the will is signed and docketed on reverso. In his will, Dejarnett leaves v

Two-page last will and testament detailing the estate of James Stewart of Pendelton County, Kentucky, dated 1849. Stewart stipulates that his "negro girl" Harriet and her three children are to be eman

Early one-page agreement of sale between Kentucky men, possibly brothers, for slaves. The document records that in 1804 John, Joseph, and David Brown negotiated a sale of two slaves, including a "negr

Three-page 1836 last will and testament written by a man named Barrett Turner of Madison County. Kentucky. In his will, Turner says he would prefer if his slaves continued to work on his land instead

Three page 1861 estate document executed in Bourbon County, Kentucky, that appraises and divides eleven named slaves including children. Their names and ages, as listed, are: Farron (42), Fern (28), S

Brothers-in-Law in Tennessee Sell their Interest in Young Slave In his will signed on June 1, 1832, Stephen Brooks gave all five of his slaves (including Caswell) to his wife Mary Terrell Brooks durin

Autograph document signed by Daniel Rucker (1780-1833). Bourbon County, Kentucky, 27 September 1832. 3 pages. Undersigned by witnesses. To verso, autograph addendum by Clerk of Courts Thomas P. Smith.

Two-page last will and testament written by Sarah Forrest of Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1842. We have not previously handled a document regarding slavery in which the sole owner is a woman, making th

Lot of Horse Racing Glasses including Breeders' Cup and Kentucky Derby - your Mint Julep will taste better in these glasses!

Two (2) Kentucky coin silver mint julep cups, including 1 cup with triple reeded and molded rims stamped CALVERT for T.G. Calvert (working Lexington c. 1840-1850), 3 7/8" H; and 1 cup with molded rims

Not all pieces are marked. See photos for marked jewelry. PICKUP AND SHIPPING Local pickup is available in Glenview, IL by appointment. The address will be provided on your invoice at checkout. In-Hou

LOT (2) INCLUDING 1749/50 INDENTURED SERVANT DOCUMENT (MARY BIRDWELL AGE 16) TO JAMES WRIGHT, COLONY OF CONN; LAST WILL & TESTAMENT, GOSHEN, COLONY OF NY, 1740, RIGHT TO SELL NEGRO SLAVE "FREELAND"

Bound eight-page last will and testament of Hugh Hays, dated July 30th, 1865, that leaves over 20 named slaves to various heirs months after Congress passed the 13th Amendment. Hays, a native of Linco

Ca 1840 Kentucky cherry blanket chest, bread board end top, 6" turned legs, has a lock, on wheels, old worn refinish, 31"H x 36"W x 19"D

Keystone glass negatives including slaves & plantations

Auction Lot 52 features a collection of Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy magazines from June, July, and August of 1954, encompassing Volume 5, Numbers 6, 7, and 8. Notably, the June issue st

Grouping of Edgefield Pottery. 1st item: Edgefield alkaline glazed jar, possibly slave made, crescent strap handles and two hash marks to the base, denoting two gallon capacity. 12 1/2" H. 2nd item: E

Extremely Rare and Unusual Russian Silver Nesting Traveling Tea Service Set, Nichols & Plinke for Henrik August Lang, St. Petersburg, 1840. Including:  Kettle / pot (17cm). Teapot (14.5cm). M

RARE AND IMPORTANT KENTUCKY FOLK ART SCHOOL GIRL MAPS, LOT OF FIVE, descended in the Cowan and Craig families of Central Kentucky, including "A Map of the United States Drawn by Mary H. L. Craig at th

circa 1840; including: pair of bulbous-form sauce tureens, each with court scene painted in a sacred object, 6 in., 7 1/2 in. W. and pair of similar rectangular hot water dish liners, 11 in. L., 8 1/4