Description
The estate of Thomas Phelps, deceased, was distributed, granting his widow Ann Phelps dower rights to specific land parcels in Platte County and two slaves, "...one Negro man named George and one Negro girl named Hannah..." for her lifetime. The rest of the estate, including additional land and persons, was ordered by the court to be sold at public auction on July 9, 1855, with proceeds to be divided among eleven heirs, including James B. Parker and wife, and several children of Thomas Phelps.Date(s) of Creation
3/24/1855