07/26/1852: Bowlin, Elizabeth bequeathed slave by Delany Bowlin (Amanda Jane)

Entry/Object ID

WL.0131

Collection

1835-1877 Platte County, Missouri, Wills

Archive Items Details

Description

"It is my will and bequest that my daughter Elizabeth McGee have my Negro girl Amanda Jane as her own legal and lawful property forever."

Date(s) of Creation

7/26/1852

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Amanda Jane

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Bowlin, Elizabeth bequeathed slave by Delany Bowlin

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1849-1862: WL.B.116-117

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

5/30/2025

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Robin Nava

Date

6/30/2025

General Notes

Note

1852.07.26 WL.B.116-117 Bowlin, Delaney 3QS7-89L9-Q8RY.jpg 1852.12.02 WL.B.118 Bowlin, Delaney 3QS7-89L9-Q8TW.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1835-1877 Wills CatalogIt version.xlsx [Wills 2.14.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

07/26/1852: Bowlin, Elizabeth bequeathed slave by Delany Bowlin (Amanda Jane)