02/12/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Larkin, John (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0447

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Heirs to the Estate of John Larkin petition the Court to sell the slaves of the Estate because they cannot be divided amongst the heirs. Probate Court orders the sale at public auction at the Courthouse door in Platte City on Monday the 3rd day of March on a credit of 12 months.

Date(s) of Creation

2/12/1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Larkin, John (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. A 1849-1851: PB.A.377

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1851.02.12 PB.A.377 Larkin, John.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

02/12/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Larkin, John (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)