John Muse

Name: John Muse
Race: White
Record(s) Seen In: Will Book 1-1: 1839-1885; Inventory, Appraisements, and Sales Book 1
Page and Line Number: IAS 1: PP. 144
Date(s) Seen in Records: Will Book 1 & IAS 1: March/5/1845
People Enslaved: James
Additional Information: John Muse's will admits to John Muse illegally selling a "slave" boy named James.; The IAS Book 1 states that John Muse's "property" was not sufficient to pay debts. "The hire of three negroes that amounts to $100 a year that will belong to my wife."; William Muse and William McDermed are listed in the IAS Book 1. It is possible that John Muse sold James to them.; William Muse; William McDermed

Item sets: Will Book 1-1: 1839-1885; Inventory, Appraisements, and Sales Book 1

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