04/06/1852: Probate Court docket entry re: William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby) (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0549

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

John D. Tackett sues the heirs and Administrator of the Estate of James Willoughby with a petition for distribution of slaves. Probate Court grants motion to continue the hearing until the 1st Monday in May and orders that Platte County Sheriff William H. Spratt be notified.

Date(s) of Creation

4/6/1852

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1851-1852: PB.B.324

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1852.04.06 PB.B.324 John D. Tackett.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

04/06/1852: Probate Court docket entry re: William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby) (Unidentified Slaves)