07/01/1853: Spalding, Mary Ann conveys slave to Cunningham, Sarah L. (Sally)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0504

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Mary Ann Spalding executes deed of gift to daughter Sarah L. Cunningham, wife of William E. Cunningham, a slave named Sally. "… My Negro girl name Sally aged about 11 years. Said Negro girl is to remain in the position and under the exclusive control of my said daughter Sarah L Cunningham and she will not be sold or subject to be sold by said W. E. Cunningham at any time..."

Date(s) of Creation

7/1/1853

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Sally

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Spalding, Mary Ann conveys slave to Cunningham, Sarah L.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. J 1853-1854: De.J.478

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

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

1853.07.01 De.J.478 Spalding to Cunningham.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

07/01/1853: Spalding, Mary Ann conveys slave to Cunningham, Sarah L. (Sally)