03/09/1861: Brightwell, Granville L. & Brightwell, Martha conveys slave to Brightwell, Waller (Emeline)

Entry/Object ID

DE.1017

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Granville and Martha Brightwell transferred their interest in land and property from the Estates of Jones and Elizabeth Hoy to Waller L. Brightwell. Includes slaves in charge of William Paxton, administrator of the estates. "… Emeline aged about 43 years, Sidney aged about 31 years, John aged about 28 years, Isaac aged about 26 years, Frank aged about 22 years, Henry aged about 10 years, Winncy/Winny aged about 6 years and George aged about 4 years..."

Date(s) of Creation

3/9/1861

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Emeline

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Brightwell, Granville L. & Brightwell, Martha conveys slave to Brightwell, Waller

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. Q 1861-1863: De.Q.-103-104

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

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

1861.03.09 De.Q.103-104 Brightwell to Brightwell.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

03/09/1861: Brightwell, Granville L. & Brightwell, Martha conveys slave to Brightwell, Waller (Emeline)