Entry/Object ID
DE.0421Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive 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 April 26, 1853.Date(s) of Creation
2/21/1851Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
MatildaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Burgess, John conveys slave to Burgess, Albert G.H.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. J 1853-1854: De.J.124Copyright
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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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1851.02.21 De.J.124 Burgess to Burgess.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
02/21/1851: Burgess, John conveys slave to Burgess, Albert G.H. (Matilda)