More good info from an accimplished researcher.  Thanks Quan 
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From: Quan Pruitt 
 Need Help to Find Slave Market


Paul and Nancy,

Nancy, You didn't give his name or the year so--It was a business and as you search for information on your family ancestor keep an open mind and always remember to find the money, Slaves were considered money.

First I would check the census index for both names in the Selma area.  This might get you a first name. Tax list for both names.

This will be a job but it will be an interesting journey for you.

The Alabama slave trade market season begin in December - April as most areas did.  Ads in the local newspapers and court records during that time might help locate your ancestors business.  But if he was a migratory slave trader then you may never find records or they could be in many counties around Selma, Alabama.  This was a way for a trader not to pay taxes on the slaves and the money they made.

Search Selma area.  There are three areas that I have read about in Alabama Mobile, Bluff Port and Montgomery.

Quan
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