Entry/Object ID
DE.0623Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
Herndon executes promissory note to George W. Bayless for $1900 and pledges slaves as security. "… Bargained sold and delivered them to the party of the second part two Negro slaves, to wit, John aged about 30 years and Dick aged about 18 years…"
"It is understood by the parties that if said slaves should die or runaway before they shall have been redeemed as aforesaid, the cost is to be borne by (Herndon) and (Bayless) is not to be held accountable for the hire of said slave during the time the same may be in his employ or possession. If the said slaves are not redeemed or brought back within the 15 months as aforesaid, the title is to be absolute in (Bayless) and shall hold or dispose of the same as his own property."Date(s) of Creation
2/16/1856Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
DickName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Herndon, H.B. conveys slave to Bayless, George W.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. L 1855-1856: De.L.657-658Copyright
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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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1856.02.16 DE.L.657 Herndon to Bayless.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
02/16/1856: Herndon, H.B. conveys slave to Bayless, George W. (Dick)