Free Negro Bond for Ginny

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Free Negro Bond for Ginny. 1844, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 8, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/61173

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Title: Free Negro Bond for Ginny
Date: December 21, 1844
Identifier: fre0167.1844.000
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Source: Missouri Historical Society, Dexter P. Tiffany Collection, 1808-1902
Rights: Public Domain
Transcription: # Free Negro Bond for Ginny

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We and each of us acknowledge
ourselves to owe the state of Missouri
the sum of Two hundred Dollars each
conditioned.

That a free Negro woman Ginny
who has been this day granted License
by the Honorable County Court of Saint
Louis County shall be of good behavior
and not violate any law or be guilty
of any crime or misdemeanor. Now
if the said negro woman, Ginney shall
not be of good behavior or be guily of
any crime or misdemeanor, then the
above bond shall be in full force
and power otherwise it shall be
void and of no effect.

Saint Louis Dec 21. 1844.

*Ginny her X mark*
*John S. Moore*

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Ginney a free negress
Bond

Filed 30 Dec 1844
SD Barlow Clk

Item sets: All Circuit Court Records; Freedom Bonds

Free Negro Bond for Ginny. 1844, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 8, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/61173