This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Collins, Johnston Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SeB.2ACE/730 Message Board Post: I have been researching John Collins from Giles County and recently found a Deed (Bill of Sale) for a young slave, age about 12. Although this family freed their slaves before moving to Missouri, it is something that enrages me. Is there a site where people can search for their slave ancestors or where one can post information? Below is a copy of the Bill of Sale: Deed Book R - 1843 - Page 116 Mitchell & Osburn To Bill Sale Registered the 24th day of May 1844 We have this day sold and do hereby convey to John Collins his heirs and assigns forever for two hundred eighty three dollars to me paid, a Girl Slave named Manerva aged about twelve years----warrant the title to said Slave to the said John Collins his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim of all persons and aslo warrant her to be sound healthy sensible and a slave for life. This 13 day of Febry 1843. Witness: William Harris Ephraim P. Trick Andrew Mitchell seal James Osburn seal State of Tennessee Giles County Personally appeared before me Edward D. Jones Clerk of the County Court of Giles County William Harris and Ephraim Patrick Subscribing witness to the within named Bill of Sale who being first sworn depose and day thar they are acquainted with Andrew Mitchell and James Osburn the Bargainors, and that they acknowledge the same in their presence to be their act and Deed upon the day it bears date----witness my hand at office this 24th day of May AD 1844. (No. 15 for May Recd. 11 o'clock May 24th 1844 E.D. Jones, Clerk