11/19/1857: Conwell, Richard & Spencer, Benjamin D. conveys slave to Walker, James E. & Devin, Abram (Bob)

Entry/Object ID

DE.0762

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

Conwell and Spencer execute mortgage to Walker and Abram to secure promissory note and conveys slaves as collateral. "…a Negro boy named Bob aged about 50 years, a slave for life,…"

Date(s) of Creation

11/19/1857

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Bob

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Conwell, Richard & Spencer, Benjamin D. conveys slave to Walker, James E. & Devin, Abram

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. N 1857-1858: De.N.268-269

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

1857.11.19 De.N.268-269 Conwell to Walker.jpg

Note

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

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

11/19/1857: Conwell, Richard & Spencer, Benjamin D. conveys slave to Walker, James E. & Devin, Abram (Bob)