Sale of five people to John Christian, Dec. 1791

Event Record
Status: Sale
EVENT DETAILS
Five people are sold by Thomas Jefferson to John Christian during a sale in Bedford County. The sale is managed by Nicholas Lewis.
Event Type: Subtype Status: Sale
Date  Dec. 1791
Location From Bedford County
SOURCES
Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book, page 25
Jefferson describes how profits should be allocated to his debts in Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Lewis, 11 October 1791
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
Participant Role Status Occupation Notes
Recorded together in source
Will (b. 1781) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person
Bella (b. 1757) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person
Charles (b. 1760) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person
Jesse (b. 1774) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person
Jenny (b. 1768) Sold Or Transferred Enslaved Person
Recorded individually
Nicholas Lewis Associated Manages sale
Change of enslavers
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Seller Or Grantor Enslaver Or Owner
John Christian Buyer Or Grantee Enslaver Or Owner