Description
Bill of Sale: ”I, Prince S. Hedges(sp), Administrator of the Estate of Josiah N. (Nichol) Beatie deceased (note: died April 14, 1845), in accordance with an Order of the County Court of Andrew County have this day, after having given notice according to law sold to Jacob Cox (he being the highest and best bidder) the Negro slaves belonging to said Estate, to wit, Darky, a woman about 22 years of age and child 1 year old for $620 (Robert), a boy about 7 years of age for the $116 (George), all sold as such and slaves for life given under my hand as Administrator as aforesaid this 1st day of January 1848. Prince S. Hendren(sp), Administrator Jacob N. Beatie deceased."
(Researcher's note: On November 24, 1866, Jacob Cox of Platte County, Missouri, signed claim for compensation #9 for enlisted slave Robert Stores. Jacob Cox claimed he had acquired title by “…purchase of said Robert Stores while an infant with his mother from the Administrator of the Estate of Josiah N. Beatie..." and attached the Bill of Sale.)Date(s) of Creation
1/1/1848
