Free Negro Bond for Elizabeth Aubuchon

Item

Free Negro Bond for Elizabeth Aubuchon. 1861, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 10, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/61819

Title
Free Negro Bond for Elizabeth Aubuchon
Date
April 18, 1861
Identifier
fre0772.1861.000
Rights
Public Domain
Transcription
# Free Negro Bond for Elizabeth Aubuchon


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Know all Men by These Presents,
That we,
Elizabeth Aubuchon as principal
, and
John B Du Belcou as security,
are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and
full sum of Five hundred Dollars, lawful money of the
United States, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors and administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with
our seals, and dated this 18th day of
Apl A.D. 1861

The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas,the said
Aubuchon has applied to the Board of
County Commissioners of St. Louis County for, and obtained a
license to reside in the State of Missouri, during good behavior:
Now, if the said applicant shall be of good character and behavior
during her residence in the State of Missouri, then this
obligation to be void, else of full force and virtue.


*Elizabeth her X mark Aubuchon*
*John B Du Belcou*

> *function: age, height, physical description, occupation*

5.7 1/2- 35- Bright mulatto. long
hair seamstress

Paid to H 2.


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Elizabeth Aubuchon
Bond
Free Negro

Filed April 17 1861
S W. Eager Jr
Secy

Free Negro Bond for Elizabeth Aubuchon. 1861, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 10, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/61819