11/01/1855: Robbins, George W. & Evans, Ruth R. (Ary)

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

DE.0606

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

A marriage contract executed between George W. Robbins of Platte County, Missouri and Ruth R. Evans of Berkeley County, Virginia, with Allen C. Hammond as trustee, ensuring Ruth retained control over her property after marriage, including her interest in the estate of Joseph Lumer. "... One black woman named Ary about 40 years of age, Clarissa aged 18 years, Moses aged 5 years, Violet aged 8 months..." now in Berkeley County, Virginia.

Date(s) of Creation

11/1/1855

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Ary

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Robbins, George W. & Evans, Ruth R.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. N 1857-1858: De.N.047-048

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

1855.11.01 De.N.047 Robbins and Evans.jpg 1855.11.01 De.N.048 Robbins and Evans.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

11/01/1855: Robbins, George W. & Evans, Ruth R. (Ary)