Deed of sale for an enslaved man named Cane

About the Project

The history of enslaved persons is often difficult to uncover. Printed material provides us with clues about individuals and their history. This deed records the sale of an enslaved man named Cane by Charnell H. Durham to Benjamin F. Jenkins, both of De Soto Parish, Louisiana, on February 10, 1859. The sale was witnessed and recorded by the notary Samuel F. Smith, who kept this document for recording purposes. Help us transcribe this deed and shed light on the stories of not just the institution of slavery, but the individual men, women, and children who helped shape America.

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