04/26/1850: Ward, Thompson conveys slave to Newman, W.A. & McCurdy, James D. & McCurdy, Soloman (Lear)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0375

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Thompson Ward executes mortgage to Newman and McCurdys pledging slaves as security for $465.74 promissory note. "...Lewis a Negro boy about 24 years of age, one Negro girl named Lear about 12 years old."

Date(s) of Creation

4/26/1850

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Lear

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Ward, Thompson conveys slave to Newman, W.A. & McCurdy, James D. & McCurdy, Soloman

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. G 1849-1850: De.G.385

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

1850.04.26 De.G.385 Ward to Newman and McCurdy.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

04/26/1850: Ward, Thompson conveys slave to Newman, W.A. & McCurdy, James D. & McCurdy, Soloman (Lear)