Entry/Object ID
DE.0800Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
On July 10, 1858, E. W. Clifford sold property to Benjamin R. Morton for $315 and executed a promissory note, with the transaction recorded on July 15, 1858. "… A Negro boy named Harvey about 8 years…" On November 16, 1858, Benjamin R. Morton recorded that "Received on this mortgage by sale of Negro boy $150.00."Date(s) of Creation
7/10/1858Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
HarveyName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Clifford, Eugene W. conveys slave to Morton, Benjamin R.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. N 1857-1858: De.N.719Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1858.07.10 De.N.719 Clifford to Morton.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
07/10/1858: Clifford, Eugene W. conveys slave to Morton, Benjamin R. (Harvey)