1867--Differing Tax Rates According to Race

Title: 1867--Differing Tax Rates According to Race
Date: 10 Oct 1867
Formatted date: 1867-10-10
Event type: Taxes
Description: Special October Term, Oct. 10, p. 372: In accounting for the taxes paid for the year, it appears that black tithes are charged more than white: “Dr [debit] the Sheriff to 2199 white tithes at $3.00 $6597.00 “Dr [debit] the Sheriff to 164 Negro Do at $5.00 $820.00
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation: Boone County Court Order Book K
Source: Boone County Court Orders