AA--Events--Taxes--Kentucky
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1867--Examining Differing Tax Rates According to Race October Term, Oct. 6, p. 501 “To 2384 white tythes (sic) at 2.50 $5960.00 ” To 226 Negro tythes at 4.50 1017.00 By 1869, it looks like they are charging the same amount.
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1867--Differing Tax Rates According to Race 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