03/03/1852: In Re: Estate of Milton J. Byram - Probate (Hannah)

Entry/Object ID

CC.0149

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Circuit Court divides the real estate, personal property, and slaves to the heirs of Milton J. Byram. "…(at the time of his death, Milton J. Byram was) the owner of the following slaves, to wit, one Negro man named Orange, one Negro woman named Hannah, one Negro girl named Judah, one Negro girl named Davia, one Negro man named Albert, one Negro girl named Margaret, one Negro girl named Eliza, one Negro boy named John, and one Negro boy named David..." The Court awards Margaret J Blythe real estate and the slaves Orange, Hannah, and Judah. The court awards Susan Jay Byram the slave David. The Court then divides the remaining real estate and slaves in shares amongst the heirs.

Date(s) of Creation

3/3/1852

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Hannah

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Byram, Milton J. (Estate of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Circuit Court Docket Vol. D 1848-1852: Cir.D.685

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

6/5/2025

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Robin Nava

Date

7/5/2025

General Notes

Note

1852.03.03 CirD.685 In Re Milton J Byram.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Circuit Court Docket CatalogIt version.xlsx [Circuit MJRHD 02.14.26]

Create Date

September 2, 2026

Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

03/03/1852: In Re: Estate of Milton J. Byram - Probate (Hannah)