12/18/1857: Belt, George W. conveys slave to Williams, Albert G. (Julia)

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

DE.0765

Collection

1821-1868 Platte County, MO, Deeds

Archive Items Details

Description

George W. Belt transferred personal property in Weston, Missouri, including slaves, livestock and equipment from the firm of Belt & Nolen, to Albert G. Williams as security for promissory notes made payable to Albert G. Williams. "…a certain Negro woman named Julia of a light copper color aged about 30 years, a certain Negro girl named Jane of a black color aged about 18 years, both slaves for their natural lives..."

Date(s) of Creation

12/18/1857

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Julia

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Belt, George W. conveys slave to Williams, Albert G.

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. N 1857-1858: De.N.318-319

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

1857.12.18 De.N.318-319 Belt to A.G. Williams.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

12/18/1857: Belt, George W. conveys slave to Williams, Albert G. (Julia)