Entry/Object ID
EM.0044Collection
1840-1864 Platte County, Missouri, EmancipationsArchive Items Details
Description
G.P. Dorriss "relinquish(ed) all right, title, and interest in and to a certain Negro man known and called Charles Smith formerly owned by G.P. Dorriss in the State of Missouri for and in consideration of the said Charles Smith paying to the said G.P. Dorriss the sum of $350.00." Recorded in Sacramento County, California, on February 21, 1852 and filed for record in Platte County on June 25, 1853 and recorded July 1, 1853.Date(s) of Creation
2/21/1852Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Charles SmithName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
Smith, CharlesName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Dorriss, George P.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Platte Co. Deeds Vol. J 1853-1854: De.J.347-348Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/27/2025General Notes
Note
1852.02.21 De.J.347-348 Dorriss to Smith.pdfNote
BAAC workbook: 1840-1864 Emancipations CatalogIt version.xlsx [Emancipations 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
02/21/1852: Dorriss, George P. emancipates Smith, Charles
