09/17/1845: Collins, Zenas, Last Will & Testament (Fraky (Franky))

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

DE.0195

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Zenas Collins records his Last Will and Testament dividing real estate, personal property and slaves amongst his heirs. Directs that all of his personal property be sold by the Executors, debts paid, and the remainder divided amongst his heirs. "It is expressly my wish however that my Negro girl slave named Fraky be reserved from sale until after the death of my wife Catharine Collins (and after the death of Catharine Collins) the said Negro girl together with her offspring shall be sold as before directed.." (and the proceeds distributed amongst his heirs).

Date(s) of Creation

9/17/1845

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Fraky (Franky)

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Collins, Zenas, Last Will & Testament

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. D 1846-1847: De.D.591-592

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

1845.09.17 De.D.591-592 Zenus Collins.jpg

Note

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

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

09/17/1845: Collins, Zenas, Last Will & Testament (Fraky (Franky))