| Name | Age | Color or Race | Sex | Role in document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M Gentrey | trustee of grantee | |||
| James Ray Sr | grantor | |||
| Jesse Ray | grantor | |||
| Jack | 50 | Black ("negro") | Male | enslaved |
| Cusse | 30 | Black ("negro") | Male | enslaved |
Deed of trust for two enslaved men, Jack and Cusse, to James M. Gentry for one dollar each. It was signed by James and Jessie Ray of Ashe County. This document was signed on August 28, 1857, and registered by the court that same day.
