Shapley Owen/Sharpley Owen, Plantation and Slaveowner

While conducting research during the 2010 Research Trip, the team came across the following records for Shapley/Sharpley Owen of Kentucky. 

Carroll Parish, LA Clerk of Court, Book A, Page 416, May 5, 1835
Shapley Owen to Jesse Chaney, Bunches Bend, sale of slave woman named Lucinda, age 16. Owen a resident of Louisville, KY.

Carroll Parish, LA Clerk of Court, Book D, Page 346, January 1, 1844
Shapley Owen and wife, Lucy Harding Owen, to Archibald Goodloe
Eli Harris, Notary
Owen and wife inhabitants of Jefferson County, KY, Goodloe inhabitant of Chicot County, AR
Land: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, in Township 23 North, Range 12 East, made up of 900 acres, including household and kitchen furniture. Purchased at sheriff’s sale on June 3, 1843 for $500 payable in 12 months at 6 percent interest per annum as per Civil Case: James M. Estill versus William G. Holmes, Docket #282
Slaves (33): Davy, age 60; Eli, age 40, Sarah, age 20; Bob, age 8; Emily, age 5; Will, age 4; Harrison, age 2; Gloster, age 28; Amy, age 28; Isaac, age 6; Eliza, age 20; Rose, age 10; Caesar, age 8; Archy, age 4; Tom, age 40; Peter, age 40; Amy, age 35; Jane, age 5; Henry, age 30; Minerva, age 25; Little Bob, age 5; Leah, age 3; Tom, age 4; Matilda, age 22; Lucky, age 3; Peyton, age 45; Ajax, age 30; Ben, age 30; Ned, age 25; Ann, age 30; Bill, age 20; Emma, age 45; Flora, age 8; Purchased at sheriff’s sale on September 2, 1843 for $1,614.50 payable in 12 months at 6 percent interest per annum as per Civil Case: James M. Estill versus William G. Holmes, Docket #282.


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