Entry/Object ID
PC.1554Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Platte County Sheriff William K. Bryant reports on the sale of slaves on March 11, 1859 at the Courthouse door in Platte City. "…one Negro woman Phillis aged about 50 years, one Negro girl Ann aged about 18 years, Priscilla aged about 20 years and Ginny aged about 16 years. Joshua Copeland bought Phillis for $70.00 and Ginny for $700.00. John Sampson bought Ann for $950.00. G.W. Thompson bought Priscilla for $950.00.Date(s) of Creation
4/4/1859Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
PriscillaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Ewell, Layton (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.039Copyright
Copyright Details
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1859.04.04 PB.G.039 Ewell, Layton.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
04/04/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Ewell, Layton (Estate Of) (Priscilla)