01/07/1860: Probate Court docket entry re: Turner, Thomas (Estate Of) (Peter)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1702

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Heirs of Thomas Turner file petition to sell slaves of the Estate and distribute the proceeds. "…to wit, one Negro man Chester, one Negro man Peter and one Negro woman named Nancy…" Probate Court orders the Sheriff to sell the slaves for 1/2 cash and the rest on 6 month credit.

Date(s) of Creation

1/7/1860

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Peter

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Turner, Thomas (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.311-312

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1860.01.07 PB.G.311 Turner, Thomas.jpg 1860.01.07 PB.G.312 Turner, Thomas.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Probate Court Docket CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Probate 05.20.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

01/07/1860: Probate Court docket entry re: Turner, Thomas (Estate Of) (Peter)