Entry/Object ID
DE.0681Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
Bill of Sale: "Delivered of William Patton $650 in full payment for a Negro girl named Penelope about 11 years old, the title of which I warrant and forever define to be clear and free of all claim or claims; I also warrant said slave to be sound in body and mind and slave for life. Given under my hand and seal this 29th September, 1856, Col. (Calhoun) Thornton"
(Researcher's note: The 1850 U.S. Census listed a William Patton as being a Methodist Preacher in Weston, Missouri)Date(s) of Creation
9/29/1856Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
PenelopeName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Thornton, Calhoun conveys slave to Patton, WilliamOther Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Kansas University Library Digital Collection: 09/29/1856Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
8/12/2026General Notes
Note
Weston, MissouriNote
1856.09.29 BOS William Patton Bill of Sale for Penelope.pdfNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
09/29/1856: Thornton, Calhoun conveys slave to Patton, William (Penelope)
