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Jefferson County, Florida Freedmens' Contract, 1867

(From: Circuit Court (2nd Circuit: Jefferson County), Miscellaneous Court Records, ca. 1828-1955, L 346)

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Jefferson County, Florida Freedmens' Contract, 1867


shall be Entitled to but one share, which is to be equally divided between them in consideration of their services rendered

In testimony whereof the said parties have hereinto set their hands, and seals this day, January 30th 1867

S.B. Alexander
 
his
 
Westley
Bryant
 
mark
his
 
Frank   Bryant
 
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his
 
Pinck   Bryant
 
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his
 
Albert   Bryant
 
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his
 
Smart   White
 

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his

 
Ben   White
 
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his
 
Jim   Queen
 
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Ellen   Queen
 
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Sandy   Marry
 
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Robin   White
 
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Luvenia   Brown
 
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Peggy   Queen
 
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Mary   Bryant
 
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Signed in presence of
W.T. Porter

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