Entry/Object ID
DE.0736Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
John B. and Mary A. Kurtz of Nemaha County, Kansas Territory, execute $400 mortgage to William B. Smith and pledges slaves as security. "… Three slaves, one named Agnes and her children Frank and Harriet…" On August 10, 1858, W.B. Smith acknowledged full satisfaction of the mortgage.Date(s) of Creation
8/13/1857Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
HarrietName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Kurtz, John B. & Kurtz, Mary A. conveys slave to Smith, William B.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. N 1857-1858: De.N.053-054Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1857.08.13 De.N.053-054 Kurtz to Smith.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
08/13/1857: Kurtz, John B. & Kurtz, Mary A. conveys slave to Smith, William B. (Harriet)