Jackson v. Claypool
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Appeal from Warren Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion of the Court by
Judge Miller —
Eeversing.
1 This is an action in ejectment by the heirs of Wash Kelley to recover twelve acres of land in Warren County. Wash Kelley and Susan, his wife, colored, were born-slaves. They were married, while slaves, according to the simple form customary' among slaves. - Wash belonged to James Starks, of Allen county, while Susan belonged to T. J. Morehead, of the same county. Of this marriage three children wore born, Joe, Malindy and Matilda.
- While she was a.slave Matilda was sold by T. J. More-head to *John Claypool, and when she became free she took the…
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