Bill of Sale (Lambert/Fleming)

On February 1, 1840, the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, John Dunwody, Wm. Q. Baker, Ezra Stacy and William Jones) sold to Thomas W. Fleming, also of Liberty County, for $2050 “the following named slaves, with the issue of the females to wit: (Old) Mary Hannah Mingo, and Cloe [alt: Chloe].” Witnessed by Wm. S. Baker, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 11, 1840, by Edwd Way, Clerk.

On February 4, 1840, Thomas W. Fleming sold to William Quarterman Baker for $2050 “the following negro slaves (viz) Old Mary Hannah Mingo and Cloe. Witnessed by J.? Fleming, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 11, 1840, by E. Way, Clerk.

On February 1, 1840, Thomas W. Fleming and John S. Fleming used as collateral on a promissory note to the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, John Dunwody, Wm. Q. Baker, Ezra Stacy and William Jones) “the following named Slaves with the issue of the females to wit: Old Mary Hannah Chloe Mingo Daphne Frank Rose and Sue.” Witnessed by Wm. [William] S. Baker, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on March 23, 1840, by E. Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied E. Stacy 13 March 1846. Acting Exor Est. Lambert. Recorded 13th March 1846 J.S. Bradwell, Clerk”]

[NOTE: It appears likely that Thomas W. Fleming bought these people on credit from the John Lambert sale, and then sold them to William Quarterman Baker, possibly by prearrangement, since Baker was an executor.]