03/08/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Maupin, David G. (Estate Of) (George)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1540

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

James Campbell, John Maupin, Michie Maupin, Susan Maupin, Waller G. Maupin by their Guardian Michie Maupin file a petition seeking permission to sell an enslaved person named George due to concerns about insubordination. The court approved the sale in the interests of the involved parties, appointing Michie Maupin as the Guardian responsible for the proceedings. "That said Negro is liable to become a loss to the aforesaid parties by reason of insubordination and liable to run away. That he has already escaped once and was the cause of great expenses to the owners in his recovery."

Date(s) of Creation

3/8/1859

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

George

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Maupin, David G. (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.019

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1859.03.08 PB.G.019 Maupin.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

03/08/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Maupin, David G. (Estate Of) (George)