05/26/1855: Collins, Catherine conveys slave to Collins, Perry H. (Martha Venns)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0602

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Catherine Collins sells slaves to Perry H. Collins that Catharine acquired from the Estate of Zenas Collins. "…to wit, one Negro girl slave named Franky and also all her offspring, to wit, Venisa Emiline aged 8 years, Martha Venns aged 5 years, and Reuben aged 3 years..."

Date(s) of Creation

5/26/1855

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Martha Venns

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Collins, Catherine conveys slave to Collins, Perry H.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. L 1855-1856: De.L.689

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

1855.05.26 De.L.689 Collins to Collins.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

05/26/1855: Collins, Catherine conveys slave to Collins, Perry H. (Martha Venns)