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TitleJohn H. Ware v Martin Noffsinger
SeriesCase Files
PartiesClara, a slave - Other
Lee, Noe - Other
Noffsinger, Martin - Defendant
Ware, John H. - Plaintiff
Cause of Action / SubjectSlander
Term of Court, Year1861
Term of Court, Month4
CountyNodaway
Court TypeCircuit Court
Case TypeCivil
General NotesSee also box 6 folder 77
Case SummaryDamages $10,000.00; On 18660-09-10 defendant stated that Noe Lee's slave woman Clara, was with child and "Old Man" John Ware was the father., "He is a damned sneaking old cuss and it is just like him"
Case NumberBox 18 File 61
Box0006
Folder0077
Microfilm Roll NumberC69174
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