10/08/1840: Speed, Joseph R. & Farnsworth, Alva & Wood, R.P. & Netherton, Henry conveys slave to McGowan, Hugh (Andrew)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0040

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Speed and others execute promissory note to Hugh McGown and pledge slaves as collateral. "…a certain Negro man belonging to me said Speed, called Andrew and 21 years of age…"

Date(s) of Creation

10/8/1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Andrew

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Speed, Joseph R. & Farnsworth, Alva & Wood, R.P. & Netherton, Henry conveys slave to McGowan, Hugh

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1843-1844: De.B.368

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

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

1840.10.08 De.B.368 Speed to McGown.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

10/08/1840: Speed, Joseph R. & Farnsworth, Alva & Wood, R.P. & Netherton, Henry conveys slave to McGowan, Hugh (Andrew)