02/02/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Roach, Henry (Estate Of) (Marion)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1178

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive 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

2/2/1857

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Marion

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Roach, Henry (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. E 1856-1857: PB.E.323-324

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1857.02.02 PB.E.323-324 Roach, Henry.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

02/02/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Roach, Henry (Estate Of) (Marion)