Jacob Read

Black Person Information

First Name:
Jacob
Last Name:
Read
Family Code:
43592
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Butler
State Born in:
KY

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
James Read
First Owner Code:
W13028A
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Butler
First Owner Year Transferred:
1803
Second Owner Name:
Mrs. Elizabeth Shepperson Read
Second Owner Code:
W13028AZ
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner County:
Butler
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1805
Third Owner Name:
William Forsythe

Additional Information

Notes:
Suit by DeGraphen Read (minor) to prevent William Forsythe (mother's new husband) from selling the slaves 1817 PAR 20781703

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