Entry/Object ID
PC.0375Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Upon examination of the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Bowman, "…Adam and Missa, man and wife, heretofore the slaves of said Samuel Bowman, were by said will emancipated and set at liberty upon the death of Bowman; "And whereas the said slaves are over the age of 45 years and liable to become chargeable to the County unless bond was given for their good behavior and support in case of misfortune; And whereas Samuel Bowman Jack Bowman, and John Houts has filed...a bond in the sum of $500...; And that they will demean themselves honestly and orderly..." "It is therefore ordered by the Court that... they be set at liberty...and further that they be permitted as Free Colored persons to reside in this State so long as they behave themselves..."Date(s) of Creation
5/6/1850Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Missa (Emancipated)Name Type
Free BlacksOther Name
Missa (Emancipated)Name Type
EnslaverOther Name
Bowman, Samuel (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. A 1849-1851: PB.A.156Copyright
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1850.05.06 PB.A.156 Bowman, Samuel.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Probate Court Docket CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Probate 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
05/06/1850: Probate Court docket entry re: Bowman, Samuel (Estate Of) (Missa (Emancipated))