MSA C2511-3 (Manumissions), 1842-1851
Original deeds of manumissions granting freedom to slaves set free by their owners. Documents show the names and signatures of the owners; names, ages, sexes, and physical descriptions of the slaves; dates of execution and recording; terms of slavery; and citation to the recorded copies in (Land Records) in series C1426 and C1427. Sometimes freedom actually occurred at a later time, such as after a period of years or when a slave reached a specific age. The records are arranged chronologically by year. Access available in electronic form through (Manumissions, Index) in series C2513 and C2514 that includes the names of the owners and slaves.
