01/05/1853: Insure Your Slaves!

Entry/Object ID

NP.0086

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

Advertisement by The Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston offering insurance for slaves 14 to 40 years old, both sexes, starting at $1.52 per $100 of coverage to $3.20 per $100 of coverage for one year. No insurance granted for more than $500. None insured under 14 years old or over 40 years of age. Offered by E. Winsor, agent at Lexington, Missouri

Date(s) of Creation

1/5/1853

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified slaves

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Lexington Weekly Express and Union (Lexington, MO, 1843-1900): 01/05/1853, p. 3

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Lexington, Missouri

Note

1853.01.05 Insure Your Slaves Lexington_Weekly_Express_and_Union_1853_01_05_3.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 17, 2026

Name/Title

01/05/1853: Insure Your Slaves!