Entry/Object ID
DE.0158Collection
1821-1868 Platte County, MO, DeedsArchive Items Details
Description
Ruarks execute deed to Bostic/Bostick conveying slave and real estate as security. "…a certain Negro girl aged about 12 years and named Melissa Ann…" Ruarks "…as heirs of Charles McPetner who married Hannah Swaney, daughter of Samuel Swaney, deceased..."Date(s) of Creation
11/14/1844Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Melissa AnnName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Ruark, John & Ruark, Matilda conveys slave to Bostic/Bostick, Leslie C.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. C 1844-1846: De.C.097-098Copyright
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© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
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ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
5/24/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
6/30/2025General Notes
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1844.11.14 De.C.097-098 Ruark to Bostic Bostick.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1821-1868 Deeds CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Sheet1]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
11/14/1844: Ruark, John & Ruark, Matilda conveys slave to Bostic/Bostick, Leslie C. (Melissa Ann)