03/25/1852: Joseph Milton Holt, M.D. & Wife - Report by Sheriff Lycurgus Shephard of Estate of Robert and Ann Todd Partition Sale (Clara)

Entry/Object ID

CC.0170

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

On March 9, 1854, Sheriff Lycurgas Shepard, as appointed by the Court, reported the sale of the real and personal estate of Ann Todd, deceased, in Platte County, Missouri, following an order for partition of the property belonging to both Ann Todd and Robert Todd, also deceased. The properties, including real estate and slaves, were sold at public auction. "The following were the highest and best bidders: Joseph Walker for man slave Charles for $800.00, Samuel Rixey for boy Manuel $1212.00, James Burkhart for boy Jack $530.00, James Burkhart for boy Alfred $510.00, Joseph M. Holt for woman Ann and her 2 children by name, one Emma and the other an infant $1010.00, John Collins for Clara and her son John $1100.00,

Date(s) of Creation

3/25/1852

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Clara

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Todd, Robert and Ann (Estate of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Circuit Court Docket Vol. E 1852-1854: Cir.E.572

Copyright

Copyright Details

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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

1852.03.25 Cir.E.572 Robert and Ann Todd Partition Sale.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

03/25/1852: Joseph Milton Holt, M.D. & Wife - Report by Sheriff Lycurgus Shephard of Estate of Robert and Ann Todd Partition Sale (Clara)