| Name | Age | Color or Race | Sex | Role in document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Loftin | Male | trustee of grantor | ||
| John Eddinger | Male | owner | ||
| Jemima | 8 | Black ("negro") | Female | enslaved |
| John W. Thomas | Male | creditor of owner |
Deed of Trust. John Eddinger owes John W. Thomas $540.To guarantee payment, Eddinger puts into Trust with David Softin over 300 acres of land, livestock, a wagon, stills, “…also one Negro girl Jemima about eight years old…”. The document was signed March 6, 1848, presented to the Clerk of Court April 4, 1848 and recorded April 4,1848.
