Entry/Object ID
PC.0947Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Heirs of the Estate of George K. Mitchell petition the Court to sell "…four Negro men, to wit, David, Moses, John and Tom slaves belonging to the said deceased but had been enjoyed by Elizabeth Mitchell, widow..." Upon Elizabeth Mitchell's death, the slaves reverted back to the heirs and were in the custody of Madison W. Mitchell executor. Probate Court orders executor to sell the slaves at the Courthouse door on Monday the 2nd day of April 1855.Date(s) of Creation
2/10/1855Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
TomName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Mitchell, George K. (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. D 1854-1856: PB.D.158Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1855.02.10 PB.D.158 Mitchell, George K.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
02/10/1855: Probate Court docket entry re: Mitchell, George K. (Estate Of) (Tom)