Entry/Object ID
EM.0031Collection
1840-1864 Platte County, Missouri, EmancipationsArchive Items Details
Description
"I will that a Black boy by the name of Adam(sp) and his wife Misha shall have their freedom and if they wish they may stay and help to work the home place for which they shall have their support."Date(s) of Creation
5/18/1849Other 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. Wills 1840-1893 Vol. A: WL.A.212Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/27/2025General Notes
Note
1849.05.18 WL.A.212 Bowman, Samuel 3QS7-89L9-QD9L.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1840-1864 Emancipations CatalogIt version.xlsx [Emancipations 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
05/18/1849: Bowman, Samuel emancipates Adam