Entry/Object ID
PC.0354Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Heirs of Colby Powell petition the Probate Court to sell the slaves of the estate. Probate Court orders the Administrator to sell all of the Negroes of the estate at public auction at the Courthouse door in Platte City on the 1st Monday in March 1850 on a credit of 12 months and to distribute the proceeds.Date(s) of Creation
2/11/1850Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Unidentified SlavesName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Powell, Colby (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. A 1849-1851: PB.A.091-092Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1850.02.11 PB.A.091 Powell, Colby.jpg
1850.02.11 PB.A.092 Powell, Colby.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
02/11/1850: Probate Court docket entry re: Powell, Colby (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)
