Entry/Object ID
EM.0090Collection
1840-1864 Platte County, Missouri, EmancipationsArchive Items Details
Description
Now at this day is presented a certain instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Lewis Swope, a man of color, at the same time William M Paxton appearing and being duly sworn states in substance: that the residences of James G Spratt and G Robertson (the witnesses to said will) are unknown, that he is well acquainted with this handwriting and believes these signatures to said will are genuine and true, said will is in the handwriting of said J.G. Spratt; deponent further states that he had a conversation with the deceased prior to his death and decedent stated that he had made a will manumitting his wife and children. And the court being satisfied that said proof is sufficient admits send will to probate."Date(s) of Creation
4/6/1864Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
ManervaName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
Swope, ManervaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Swope, Lewis "A Man of Color"Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Platte Co. Probate Court Docket Vol. H 1861-1864: PB.H.740Copyright
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
1864.04.06 PB.H.740 Swope, Lewis Emancipates Wife and Sons.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1840-1864 Emancipations CatalogIt version.xlsx [Emancipations 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
04/06/1864: Swope, Lewis "A Man of Color" emancipates Manerva