Entry/Object ID
DE.0449Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
Benjamin Harris deeds slaves to his brother Wiley Harris and sister Elzira Gordon of Madison County, Kentucky. "…my Negro man Jerry to my brother Wiley W. Harris and to my sister Elzira Gordon my Negro girl America aged 11 years…"Date(s) of Creation
1/29/1852Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
AmericaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Harris, Benjamin F. conveys slave to Harris, Wiley W. & Gordon, ElziraOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. I 1851-1853: De.I.178Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1852.01.29 De.I.178 Harris to Harris and Gordon.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
01/29/1852: Harris, Benjamin F. conveys slave to Harris, Wiley W. & Gordon, Elzira (America)