02/15/1866: Marriage of Burnett, Sarah

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

MR.0055

Collection

1857-1919 Platte County, Missouri, Marriage Records

Archive Items Details

Description

"This is to certify that on the 15th day of February 1866 I did solemnize marriage between Henry Burnett and Selvy Smith of African descent. Children: Susannah, William, and Sarah. Given under my hand this 15th day of February 1866. John Patton Justice of the Peace. Filed for record March 5, 1866.

Date(s) of Creation

2/15/1866

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Free Blacks

Other Name

Burnett, Sarah

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Marriage Records Vol. B 1856-1876: MR.B.190

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/26/2025

General Notes

Note

1866.02.15 MR.B.190 Burnett Smith.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1857-1919 Marriage Records CatalogIt version.xlsx [Marriage Records 02.14.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

02/15/1866: Marriage of Burnett, Sarah