Description
John D. Harper of Platte County, on May 9, 1859, transferred the legal title of two slaves to John R. Keller of Clay County, Missouri, for the benefit of his wife, Sarah H. Harper, during her lifetime, after which the benefit would pass to the heirs of John D. Harper. "... A Negro woman name Sophia a slave for life aged about 35 years, also a Negro girl named Arabella a slave for life aged about 9 years..."Date(s) of Creation
5/9/1859