Entry/Object ID
PC.1504Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
James and Jacob Pitts as Executors for the heirs of William Pitts petition the Probate Court to sell "…a certain Negro woman slave named Lucinda who since the death of William Pitts has given birth to a Negro boy child named George aged about 8 months." Probate Court orders the Sheriff of Platte County to sell Lucinda and George on Monday February 28, 1859, at the Courthouse door in Platte City for 1/2 cash and the balance in 6 months.Date(s) of Creation
1/10/1859Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
LucindaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Pitts, William (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. F 1857-1859: PB.F.585Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1859.01.10 PB.F.585 Pitts, William.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
01/10/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Pitts, William (Estate Of) (Lucinda)