Entry/Object ID
PC.1520Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Heirs of John M. Hayes petitioned the Court for partition of the slaves owned by Martha Hayes, John M. Hayes' widow. Slaves Thomas, Jacob, and Catherine were allocated to Martha Hayes as her dower. Martha Hayes died on December 8, 1858. The Probate ordered that William S. Middleton, Administrator, sell the slaves that were allocated to Martha Hayes at public auction at the Courthouse door in Platte City on the 1st Monday in April 1859 and divide the proceeds amongst the heirs.Date(s) of Creation
2/10/1859Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
CatherineName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Hayes, John M. (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. F 1857-1859: PB.F.633Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1859.02.10 PB.F.633 Hayes, John M.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
02/10/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Hayes, John M. (Estate Of) (Catherine)