Entry/Object ID
PC.0709Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Probate Court rules on the petition for sale of slaves filed by the heirs of Samuel Bowman. Heirs are entitled to an equal interest in the following named slaves, "…to wit, Milly, Elijah, Lucy, Adam, Phebe and Gemma." Probate Court appoints Luke P. Stiles as Administrator to sell the slaves at the Courthouse door in Platte City on the 1st Monday in April (1853) at public auction for 1/2 cash in hand and the balance on a credit of 6 months.Date(s) of Creation
3/9/1853Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
PhebeName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Bowman, Samuel (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. C 1853-1854 : PB.C.100Copyright
Copyright Details
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1853.03.09 PB.C.100 Bowman, Samuel.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
03/09/1853: Probate Court docket entry re: Bowman, Samuel (Estate Of) (Phebe)