Entry/Object ID
EM.0003Collection
1840-1864 Platte County, Missouri, EmancipationsArchive Items Details
Description
"James Wills presents unto Court a Deed of Emancipation to a Negro man Jack which he acknowledges to be his act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned and the same is ordered certified."Date(s) of Creation
3/23/1840Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
JackName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
JackName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Wills, JamesOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Platte Co. Circuit Court Docket Vol. A1 1839–1843: Cir.A.038Copyright
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
1840.03.23 Cir.A.038 Wills, James Free Jack.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1840-1864 Emancipations CatalogIt version.xlsx [Emancipations 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
03/23/1840: Wills, James emancipates Jack