Entry/Object ID
EM.0033Collection
1840-1864 Platte County, Missouri, EmancipationsArchive Items Details
Description
"I will that my Negro man Tom shall remain the property of my wife during her life or widowhood after which he is to be set free…"Date(s) of Creation
1/29/1850Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
TomName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
TomName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Bowlin, WilliamOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Platte Co. Wills 1840-1893 Vol. B: WL.B.012-013Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/27/2025General Notes
Note
1850.01.29 WL.B.012-013 Bowlin, William Tom.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1840-1864 Emancipations CatalogIt version.xlsx [Emancipations 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
01/29/1850: Bowlin, William emancipates Tom