Entry/Object ID
DE.0539Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
Erasmus Perry executes a deed to secure a promissory note to Peter T. Abell and Benjamin F. Stringfellow pledging property and "…the following described slave, viz., a girl named Elizabeth aged about 15 years a slave for life and sound of health in every respect in body and mind..." In the event the promissory note is unpaid as of March 1, 1855, Abell and Stringfellow "...may proceed to sell said slave at any public place in the City of Weston, County of Platte, and State of Missouri, at public auction for cash in hand first having given notice of said sale by advertisement in some newspaper published in said City of Weston at least 20 days before the sale..."Date(s) of Creation
7/1/1854Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
ElizabethName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Perry, Erasmus conveys slave to Abell, Peter T. and Stringfellow, Benjamin H.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. K 1854-1855: De.K.409Copyright
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1854.07.01 De.K.409 Perry to Abell Stringfellow.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
07/01/1854: Perry, Erasmus conveys slave to Abell, Peter T. and Stringfellow, Benjamin H. (Elizabeth)