05/09/1859: Harper, John D. conveys slave to Keller John R. (Sophia)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0855

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Sophia

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Harper, John D. conveys slave to Keller John R.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. O 1858-1859: De.O.465

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

1859.05.09 De.O.465 Harper to Keller for Harper.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

05/09/1859: Harper, John D. conveys slave to Keller John R. (Sophia)