02/21/1851: Burgess, John conveys slave to Burgess, Albert G.H. (Lemuel a/k/a Lem)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0422

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

John Burgess legally transfers property, including enslaved individuals, to his son Albert on February 21, 1851. "… A Negro girl named Matilda aged about 18 years and the Negro boy named Lem or Lemuel aged about 2 years..." Burgess warrants Matilda and Lemuel to be slaves for life and sound in body and mind. Recorded for record on August 12, 1853.

Date(s) of Creation

2/21/1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Lemuel a/k/a Lem

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Burgess, John conveys slave to Burgess, Albert G.H.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. J 1853-1854: De.J.414-415

Copyright

Copyright Details

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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

1851.02.21 De.J.414-415 Burgess to Burgess.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

02/21/1851: Burgess, John conveys slave to Burgess, Albert G.H. (Lemuel a/k/a Lem)