Entry/Object ID
EM.0036Collection
1840-1864 Platte County, Missouri, EmancipationsArchive Items Details
Description
"Whereas it appears from the last will and testament of Samuel Bowman deceased now of record and proof in the office of the probate court for Platte county Missouri that Adam and Missa man and wife heretofore the slaves of said Samuel Bowman deceased were by said will emancipated and set at liberty at the death of the said deceased. And whereas the said slaves are over the age of 45 years and liable to be got to become chargeable to the county unless bond was given for their good behavior and support in case of misfortune. And where is Samuel Bowman, Jacob Bowman and John Houts has filed in this court a bond in the sum of $500 conditioned that said Adam and Missa shall not become chargeable to the county and that they will domain themselves honestly and orderly. It is therefore ordered by the court that in compliance with the said last will and testament, they be set at liberty and that a certified copy of this order be presented to them as their certificate of freedom and further that they be permitted as free colored persons to reside in this state so long as they behave themselves orderly and honestly."Date(s) of Creation
5/6/1850Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
AdamName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
AdamName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Bowman, SamuelOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Platte Co. Probate Court Docket Vol. A 1846-1849: PB.A.156Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/27/2025General Notes
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1850.05.06 PB.A.156 Bowman Adam Missa.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1840-1864 Emancipations CatalogIt version.xlsx [Emancipations 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
05/06/1850: Bowman, Samuel emancipates Adam