Menifee vs. Hedge, et al. papers, 1853
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Menifee vs. Hedge, et al. papers, 1853
- Creator
- Menifee, Jonas N,
- Extent
- .1 cubic ft. (109 l.)
- Subjects
- Duval, Alvin, 1813-
- Hedge, Peter, respondent.
- Menifee, Jonas N, complainant.
- Webb, William Crittenden.
- Slavery--Kentucky--Bourbon County.
- Court records--Kentucky--Bourbon County.
- Slaves.
- Slaveholders.
- Bourbon County (Ky.)--History
- Arrangement
- Arrangement not apparent.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- This was an 1853 lawsuit to determine legal ownership of slaves. It was tried before Judge Alvin Duval in Bourbon (County) Circuit Court.
- Scope and Content
- This is a photocopy of what appears to be a manuscript copy of a set of court documents in the case of Jonas N. Menifee vs. Peter Hedge, et al.
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