Entry/Object ID
PC.1177Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Widow Mary Roach appeals the decision of the Probate Court. "The Court further finds that said deceased left the following slaves at the time of his death, to wit, Frank a boy aged 10 years, Marion a boy aged 10 years, George a boy aged 12 years, Wallace a man aged about 25 years and James a boy aged 14 years." Probate Court rules that the partition of the slaves cannot be made equitably amongst the heirs of the Estate and orders the Sheriff of Platte County to sell the slaves on the 1st Monday in April 1857 at public auction at the Courthouse door in Platte City for 1/3rd cash, 1/3rd in 6 months, and the balance in 12 months. and distribute the proceeds.Date(s) of Creation
2/2/1857Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
JamesName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Roach, Henry (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. E 1856-1857: PB.E.323-324Copyright
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1857.02.02 PB.E.323-324 Roach, Henry.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
02/02/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Roach, Henry (Estate Of) (James)