xt7vhh6c5k1k https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7vhh6c5k1k/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7vhh6c5k1k/data/2015ms055.dao.xml Chenault, Anderson 1826-1878 0.23 Cubic Feet 1 box collections 2015ms055 English University of Kentucky The physical (digital) rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.  Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers Slavery -- Kentucky. Fugitive slaves -- Kentucky. Slaves -- Emancipation -- Kentucky Bills of sale. Contracts. Correspondence. Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers text Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers 1826 1826-1878 2016 true xt7vhh6c5k1k collection true 2015ms055 2015ms055 Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers, 1826-1878  2015ms055 Megan Mummey University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center 2015 June 8 Special Collections Research Center Margaret I. King Building, North Lexington 40506-0039 SCLREF@LSV.UKY.EDU URL:  This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on  2016-02-23 09:20:36 -0500 . Describing Archives: A Content Standard 
   
     
       English 
     
     
       University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center 
     
     Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers 
     
       Chenault, Anderson 
     
     2015ms055 
     
       0.23 Cubic Feet 
       1 box 
     
     1826-1878 
     The Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers (1826-1878; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) comprises slave bills of sale, letters, receipts, contracts, and powers of attorney. The papers primarily relate to Chenault's activities as a slaveowner. 
   
   
     Biographical note 
 Anderson Chenault (1812-1884) was a farmer and slaveowner in Madison and Montgomery Counties. Born in Madison County to David Cheanult and Nancy Tribble Chenault, Anderson moved to Montgomery County in 1832 with his brother Walter and purchased a farm. He returned to Madison County in 1843 and married Margaret Oldham (b. 1830) there in 1852. They had seven children: Nannie, William C., Waller, Anderson J., Mollie W., Maggie O., and Lucy. Chenault returned to Montgomery County in 1853 and resided there until his death in 1884.    
   
     Scope and Contents 
 The Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers (1826-1878; 0.23 cubic feet; 1 box) comprises slave bills of sale, letters, receipts, contracts, and powers of attorney. The papers primarily relate to Chenault's activities as a slaveowner. The slave bills of sale and other agreements record Chenault's purchase and sale of slaves. The papers include a letter of introduction for Anderson Chenault to a Union soldier, Col. Gilbert. The letter states that Chenault was a loyal Union man looking for an escaped slave. The slave is not named. Slaves owned by Chenault included Oren, Henry, James, Jane, Charles, Weldin, Melinda, Eliza, David, and Catherin. Upon emancipation many of Chenault's former slaves took his last name. Additionally, the papers contain post-emancipation documents, such as contracts with Oren Chenault and James Chenault as well as a receipt for a coffin bought by Anderson Chenault for the wife of Jim  a black man.    
   
     Arrangement 
 Collection is arranged chronologically.    
   
     Conditions Governing Use 
 The physical (digital) rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections.    
   
     Conditions Governing Access 
 Open for research.  This collection is only available electronically.    
   
     Preferred Citation 
 2015ms055: [identification of item], Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers, 1826-1878, University of Kentucky Special Collections.    
   
     Existence and Location of Originals 
 Montgomery County Historical Society, Anderson Chenault papers, Mount Sterling, Kentucky    
   
     Montgomery County (Ky.) 
     Slavery -- Kentucky. 
     Fugitive slaves -- Kentucky. 
     Slaves -- Emancipation -- Kentucky 
     United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans 
     Bills of sale. 
     Contracts. 
     Correspondence. 
     Chenault family 
     Chenault, Anderson 
     Chenault, Anderson 
   
   David Chenault slave bill of sale for five year old boy named Phil 1826 September 7 1 1 Walter Chenault slave bill of sale for eleven year old boy named Arren [Oren] 1830 December 29 1 2 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for fifteen year old boy named James 1833 January 12 1 3 Walter and Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for fifteen year old boy named James 1840 February 5 1 4 Walter Chenault slave bill of sale for girl named Jane 1840 August 10 1 5 Walter and Anderson Chenault articles of agreement regarding the rent of a house, garden, and blacksmith shop 1842 March 1 1 6 Walter and Anderson Chenault tax receipt, Montgomery County 1843 May 30 1 7 David Chenault acknowledgement to Anderson and Nancy Chenault, regarding disbursement of slaves following John Chenault's death  1843 October 23 1 8 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for boys Henry, Weldin, and Madison 1843 November 21 1 9 David Chenault receipt to Anderson Chenault for woman named Jane and her son Charles 1843 November 21 1 10 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for twenty year old woman named Malinda 1846 January 31 1 11 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for girle named [Size] 1847 December 29 1 12 David Chenault slave bill of sale for boy named Madison 1848 October 30 1 13 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for woman named Eliza (3 copies) 1848 January 1 1 14 David Chenault statement regarding Anderson Chenault and slaves Oren and Henry 1850 October 9 1 15 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for boys David and Orrin [Oren] 1853 Janaury 5 1 16 Anderson Chenault slave bill of sale for thirty-eight year old woman named Manera and a three year old girl named Catherin 1853 Janaury 11 1 17 William Tipton letter to Anderson Chenault 1855 September 11 1 18 Jonathan L. William letter to Col. Gilbert, introducing Anderson Chenault looking for an escaped slave at a Union army camp 1863 July 23 1 19 Adams Express Company receipt 1863 November 3 1 20 [Will J. Walker] letter to Col. Gilbert introducing Anderson Chenault 1863 July 24 1 21 Dawson Turner letter to Anderson Chenault 1865 September 4 1 22 Anderson Chenault contract with Catherine Gatewood (2 copies) 1866 January 1 1 23 Anderson Chenault contract with Oren Chenault 1866 January 1 1 24 Anderson Chenault receipt for coffin made for  Jim's wife, a black man 1868 December 28 1 25 Article of agreement between James and Sam Chenault, ex-slaves, and Anderson Chenault 1869 March 1 1 26 Bellewood Female Seminary bill for Nannie, sent to Anderson Chenault 1869 May 6 1 27 Belle Ballou letter to Anderson Chneault 1872 August 8 1 28 Anderson Chenault power of attorney 1873 September 22 1 29 John Jay Anderson letter to B.J. Tipton 1874 April 20 1 30 W.E. Covert letter to Anderson Chenault regarding claim for supplies taken by the U.S. government during the Civil War 1875 August 31 1 31 Joseph B. O'Rear certification of Anderson and Margaret Chenault as members in good standing of the Spencer Creek Christian Church 1877 July 4 1 32 Anderson Chenault power of attorney 1878 May 31 1 33