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Document. Slave settlement document, Samuel A. Middleton
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A document recording the findings of a commission appointed by the Lincoln County (Kentucky) court, whereby the 22 slaves of Samuel A. Middleton, deceased, are appraised and divided among Middleton's widow and other heirs. Listed bondsmen are Amanda (with three children), Caroline (with one child), Morgan, Harriet, Sallie, Belle, George, Sam, John, Caleb, James, Dave, Andy, Thornton, Brady, Nathan, and Maria (with one child). Values range from $175 to $500.