Entry/Object ID
DE.0314Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
"I, Spencer Seals, do by these presents set free and emancipate my wife Nancy, a colored woman, and my child by my said wife, to wit, John Henry Seals age 4 years the 10th of April 1848. In consideration of the love and affection which I cherish for my said wife Nancy and my said child John Henry Seals, witness my hand and seal this 7th day of March 1848."Date(s) of Creation
8/31/1848Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
NancyName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
Seals, NancyName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Seals, SpencerOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. E 1847-1848: De.E.778Copyright
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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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1848.08.31 De.E.778 Seals, Spencer Nancy John Henry.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
08/31/1848: Seals, Spencer emancipates Nancy and John Henry Seals (Nancy)