04/26/1859: Stephens, George H. conveys slave to Moore, James M. (Caroline)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0852

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

George H. Stephens of Atchison County, Kansas, entered into a sale agreement for a "…Negro girl named Caroline about 16 years of age…" to James M. Moore to settle outstanding debts on April 26, 1859. Caroline was the property of Stephens but in the possession of Moore in Platte County.

Date(s) of Creation

4/26/1859

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Caroline

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Stephens, George H. conveys slave to Moore, James M.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. O 1858-1859: De.O.427

Copyright

Copyright Details

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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

1859.04.26 De.O.427 Stephens to Moore.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

04/26/1859: Stephens, George H. conveys slave to Moore, James M. (Caroline)