03/10/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Jones, Rodham (Estate Of) (Robert)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0464

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Daniel Jones, Guardian of the heirs of the estate, petitions the Probate Court to sell the slaves. The Probate Court orders the sale of "…James a slave 18 years old, Albert 13 years old, Robert 14 years old and Mordecai 11 years old…" on the 1st Monday in April 1851 at the Courthouse door in Platte City at public auction for cash in hand.

Date(s) of Creation

3/10/1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Robert

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Jones, Rodham (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. A 1849-1851: PB.A.406-407

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1851.03.10 PB.A.406-407 Jones, Rodham.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

03/10/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Jones, Rodham (Estate Of) (Robert)