Entry/Object ID
PC.1168Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Court appointed Commissioners John D. Miller and Allen H. Cox submit their September 29, 1856, report on the assignment of dower to Eliza Fry and partition of the real estate and slaves amongst Benjamin Fry's heirs. "Slave Jess was valued at $1100.00, Alfred at $600.00, and Mary Jane at $500.00." "Being informed that the widow (Ann Pepper) was entitled to 1/2 of said slaves, the 2 younger slaves Alfred and Mary Jane were awarded to the widow." Commissioners were not able to divide Jess amongst the heirs and recommend he be sold and the proceeds distributed.Date(s) of Creation
1/10/1857Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Mary JaneName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Pepper, Notley D. (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. E 1856-1857: PB.E.294Copyright
Copyright Details
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1857.01.10 PB.E.294 Pepper, Notley D.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
01/10/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Pepper, Notley D. (Estate Of) (Mary Jane)