Entry/Object ID
WL.0139Collection
1835-1877 Platte County, Missouri, WillsArchive Items Details
Description
Yocum desired that his "Negro woman Hannah and her children…" be held by his executors and after his death set Hannah and her children free "…if it is their good judgment the slaves have exhibited "good conduct." Allows slaves to be hired out. "I desire my Negro man Butler to be free at my death."Date(s) of Creation
10/15/1853Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
ButlerName Type
Free BlacksOther Name
ButlerName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Butler emancipated by George W. Yocum (emancipation)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. B 1849-1862: WL.B.152-153Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/30/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
Note
1853.10.15 WL.B.152-153 George Yocum.jpg
1853.10.15 WL.B.154-155 George Yocum.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1835-1877 Wills CatalogIt version.xlsx [Wills 2.14.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
10/15/1853: Butler emancipated by George W. Yocum (emancipation) (Butler)
