Entry/Object ID
DE.0502Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
Smith Calvert executed a deed with Andrew Johnson to sell a slave named Sarah for the use and ownership of his daughter Elizabeth B. Owens, wife of Thompson Owens. "… Negro girl slave for life aged about 13 years and named Sarah, to have them to hold the same and the future increase of the said Sarah..." for the sole and separate use of Elizabeth B. Owens..." and permits Elizabeth to hire out Sarah or any other slaves or to sell them.Date(s) of Creation
5/23/1853Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
SarahName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Calvert, Smith conveys slave to Johnson, Andrew trustee for Owens, Elizabeth B.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. J 1853-1854: De.J.289Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1853.05.23 De.J.289 Calvert to Owens.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
05/23/1853: Calvert, Smith conveys slave to Johnson, Andrew trustee for Owens, Elizabeth B. (Sarah)