09/04/1851: Drew, Margaret & Drew, John W. to Higgins, Fielding (power of attorney) (William)

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

CC.0136

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Margaret Drew and John W. Drew executed a power of attorney to Fielding Higgins regarding the recovery of an enslaved person named William. "…a certain slave named William who has run away 4 times either in this state or any state or territory of the United States and especially to take such causes may be necessary to reclaim said slave under and by virtue of the act of Congress of the United States...(Fugitive Slave Act)..."

Date(s) of Creation

9/4/1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

William

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Drew, Margaret & Drew, John W.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Circuit Court Docket Vol. D 1848-1852: Cir.D.570

Web Links and URLs

https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMVC/JudicialRecords/

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

6/5/2025

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Robin Nava

Date

7/5/2025

General Notes

Note

1851.09.04 Cir.D.570 Drew to Higgins.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Circuit Court Docket CatalogIt version.xlsx [Circuit MJRHD 02.14.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

09/04/1851: Drew, Margaret & Drew, John W. to Higgins, Fielding (power of attorney) (William)