Description
Probate Court determines that the Sheriff of Platte County had not complied with the Court's order of February 2, 1857, to sell the slaves of the Estate of Henry Roach, "...to wit, Frank a boy aged 10 years, Marion a boy aged 10 years, George aged 12 years, Wallace a man aged 25 years and James a boy aged 14 years..." Probate Court reissues an order that the Sheriff sell the slaves on July 6, 1857, at public auction at the Courthouse door in Platte City on a credit of 12 months. Probate Court also allocates proportionate shares of the proceeds to the widow Mary Roach and the other heirs.Date(s) of Creation
4/6/1857
