01/30/1844: Martin, Joseph conveys slave to Harrington, Elisha & Harrington, Sarah Francis & Harrington, Jacob & Harrington, Susanah (Charles)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0128

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Joseph Martin sells slave to Elisha Harrington and his minor children Sarah Frances, Jacob, and Susannah for $600.00. "…a certain Negro man named Charles, slave for life, aged about 35 or 37 years…" "…a slave for life and sound in mind and body…"

Date(s) of Creation

1/30/1844

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Charles

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Martin, Joseph conveys slave to Harrington, Elisha & Harrington, Sarah Francis & Harrington, Jacob & Harrington, Susanah

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1843-1844: De.B.229

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

5/24/2025

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Robin Nava

Date

6/30/2025

General Notes

Note

1844.01.30 De.B.229 Martin to Harrington.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

01/30/1844: Martin, Joseph conveys slave to Harrington, Elisha & Harrington, Sarah Francis & Harrington, Jacob & Harrington, Susanah (Charles)