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TitleHenry Swearingen Administrator of the estate of David M. Irwin v Simpson Holland
SeriesCase Files
PartiesGeorge, a slave - Other
Holland, Simon - Alias
Holland, Simpson - Defendant
Irwin, David M. - Deceased
Irwin, David M. Dr. - Other
Milly, a slave - Other
Sarah, a slave - Other
Swearingen, Henry - Plaintiff
Cause of Action / SubjectAppeal Justice of the Peace
Term of Court, Year1849
Term of Court, Month4
CountyNodaway
Court TypeCircuit Court
Case TypeCivil
General NotesCase file includes slave hire contract dated 1846-12-30, and receipt for clothing provided to slave George
Case SummaryDebt $20.00; Defendant failed to provide slaves: Milly, George and children and Sarah clothing for 1847; Slaves were hired by Holland of the plaintiff as the administrator of the estate of David M. Irwin
Case NumberBox 4 file 10
Box0001
Folder0074
Microfilm Roll NumberC69163
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