This deed of transfer from Nicholas Russell Sr. to his grandson Nicholas Russell Jr. purported to deed six slaves to the grandson upon the death of his grandfather. It would later be declared fraudulent.
Bullitt County Deed Book G, Page 85
To all people to whom these presents shall come, know ye that I Nicholas Russell Sr. of Bullitt County and State of Kentucky for sundry good causes and weighty considerations for the care, attention and many services rendered unto me by my grandson, Nicholas Russell Jr., and for the love and affection I have for him, and other good causes I have moving me thereunto, I the said Nicholas Russell Sr. for the above consideration have given, granted and by these presents do freely and clearly give and grant unto my grandson Nicholas Russell Jr. the following Negroes, to-wit: Amy, Moriah, David, Lewis, Sena and Ruth, them and all their increase, the aforesaid Negroes being in the immediate possession of the aforesaid Nicholas Russell Sr., and is to remain in his possession during his natural life for his services, but is to be delivered to his grandson Nicholas Russell Jr. at his death, and possessed by him and his heirs forever. And the aforesaid Nicholas Russell Sr. doth bind himself and his heirs to the aforesaid Nicholas Russell Jr. and his heirs to forever warrant and defend the title to the said Negroes against himself and his heirs and all and every person or persons claiming in, through or by him. In testimony whereof I hve hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the 20th day of April 1829. (signed) Nicholas (his x mark) Russell; in the presence of James Cowan, Daniel McGhhey.
State of Kentucky, Bullitt County Court Clerk's office, June the 13th 1829. This deed of sale from Nicholas Russell Sr. to Nicholas Russell Jr. was this day produced to me the clerk of said court and proved by the oaths of James Cowan and Daniel Maghhey, subscribing witnesses thereto, to be the act and deed of Nicholas Russell Sr., grantor therein, and the same is thereupon truly recorded in my office. Att. Noah C. Summers, clerk.
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