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NARA 158

Statement of Martha Jordan, Col, with reference to two of her children being bound without her consent to to Mr Thomas Tibbs and Mr Isaac Bennett.

My name is Martha Jordan I live in Rankin County Miss. during the year 1866. While I was suffering from an attack of fever my father with out my consent or knowledge took two of my children and bound them out one to Mr Thomas Tibbs and one to Mr Isaac Bennett, upon recovering from my illness, I inquired for my children and on being told of their whereabouts I went in person to claim them and was very cruelly treated and driven away, with threats of violence if I ever attempted to come on the place again. Mr Tibbs and Mr Bennett live in Scott County Miss. I appeal to Bureau R.F. and A.L. for assistance gaining possession of my children.

Martha Jordan X her mark

Witness
Richard Buckley 

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