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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1861 | Marcus D. Bearden et al.v. Gransfield Taylor | Blount | Slaves, Ownership of |
Elizabeth Bearden, dau of John Minor, married Benjamin Bearden against dad's will & had children: Marcus & Pla. Benjamin F., William H., Thomas J., & John Bearden, & Harriet M. Stewart (m. George), Caroline Camp (m. M.R.), Mary Ann Price (m. Guilford N. & mom of Pla. Will & Caroline--who married Jene), & George W. Bearden who died leaving 4 children. Dispute over 2 negroes John sent to Elizabeth before he died: boy named Major & girl named Channy, ultimately bought by Taylor (w/Channy's child Martha). |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1171 | 13 | Order A Copy |