04/22/1948: Broadhurst Slave Bill of Sale

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

NP.1345

Collection

Newspaper Articles

Archive Items Details

Description

In exploring the attic at William Broadhurst home recently, Mrs. Carolyn Rigoni, daughter of Mr. Broadhurst, uncovered a bill of sale written in 1858, a manuscript conveying title to several slaves. The maternal grandparents of Mr. Broadhurst resided in Kentucky at the time.

Date(s) of Creation

4/22/1948

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Broadhurst, John F.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

The Platte County Gazette (Parkville, MO, 1885-1970): 04/22/1948, p. 2

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/6/2026

General Notes

Note

Platte County, Missouri

Note

1948.04.22 Broadhurst Bill of Sale The_Platte_County_Gazette_1948_04_22_2.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-(open) Newspaper Articles CatalogIt version.xlsx [Newspapers begun 04.16.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

04/22/1948: Broadhurst Slave Bill of Sale