01/16/1861: John M. Railey & Egbert W. Railey vs Hugh Robertson & Nelson J. Alexander & Edward P. Duncan & Joseph B. Evans & Samuel A. Gilbert & William A. Guthrie & Solomon N. McCurdy (Joe)

Entry/Object ID

CC.0652

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

"Case began before Weston Court of Common Pleas; moved by change of venue to circuit court. Unable to determine action Refers to judgment from Weston Court of Common Pleas and an execution. Refers to slaves: Emma, Betty and her child, Henry, Joe, Bill." Missouri Archives Judicial Records Historical Database has an on-line record and scanned case file images.

Date(s) of Creation

1/16/1861

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Joe

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

John M. Railey & Egbert W. Railey vs Hugh Robertson & Nelson J. Alexander & Edward P. Duncan & Joseph B. Evans & Samuel A. Gilbert & William A. Guthrie & Solomon N. McCurdy

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Missouri State Archives, Judicial Records: (see weblink)

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

6/5/2025

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Robin Nava

Date

7/5/2025

General Notes

Note

1861.01.16 MJRHD.469242 Railey vs Robertson Record.pdf 1861.01.16 MJRHD.469242 Railey vs Robertson Case File c66771_B0070F0026.pdf

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Circuit Court Docket CatalogIt version.xlsx [Circuit MJRHD 02.14.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

01/16/1861: John M. Railey & Egbert W. Railey vs Hugh Robertson & Nelson J. Alexander & Edward P. Duncan & Joseph B. Evans & Samuel A. Gilbert & William A. Guthrie & Solomon N. McCurdy (Joe)