Entry/Object ID
PC.1668Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Jesse Miller, Trustee of the Estate, files petition to sell slaves. "That said Matilda is becoming old and infirm and affords no income to said estate and will become a charge against the estate. That said boy Dock affords some income but after paying medical attention, taxes, etc., it is inconsiderable..." "...and in consideration of the insecurity of slave property in Missouri at this time..." wants to sell the slaves. Probate Court orders the sale of the slaves at private contract for cash.Date(s) of Creation
1/4/1860Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
MatildaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Jones, Samuel H. (Insane, estate of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.297Copyright
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1860.01.04 PB.G.297 Jones, Samuel H.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Probate Court Docket CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Probate 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
01/04/1860: Probate Court docket entry re: Jones, Samuel H. (Insane, estate of) (Matilda)