07/14/1855: Smith, Asa conveys slave to Philip, Ann (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0604

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Asa Smith of the Kansas Territory records a "marriage contract" with Ann Philip where she retains control and possession of "…lands, slaves, stocks, money or obligations or of any other kind or nature…" in her possession. No specific slaves are named.

Date(s) of Creation

7/14/1855

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Smith, Asa conveys slave to Philip, Ann

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. L 1855-1856: De.L.332-333

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

1855.07.14 De.L.332-333 Smith to Philips.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

07/14/1855: Smith, Asa conveys slave to Philip, Ann (Unidentified Slaves)