1914 “PROPERTY NEVER TO BE SOLD TO PERSONS OF AFRICAN DESCENT” (Home Deed)

     This 1914 deed is for the transfer of a house in Jefferson County, Kentucky.  While no address is given, the lot is listed (including deed book and page number).  This deed is through the Louisville Title Company.  The deed states that “said property shall never be sold or leased to any person or persons of African descent.” Parties involved

are Annie E. Holland, George W. Holland, Albert E. Rolli, Peter Gerstle, and E.L. Wernke.