Entry/Object ID
PC.1202Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Due to the Commissioners' inability to partition the estate, the Probate Court orders the Sheriff of Platte County to sell the real estate and slaves "...Harriet, a Negro woman and her 2 children Isaiah and Celia..." on the 1st Monday in July (1857) at public auction for 1/3rd cash, 1/3rd in 6 months, and the balance in 12 month. Probate Court also allocates the proceeds of the auction proportionately amongst the widow and other heirs.Date(s) of Creation
4/8/1857Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
HarrietName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Squires, John (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. E 1856-1857: PB.E.405-406Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1857.04.08 PB.E.405-406 Squires, John.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
04/08/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Squires, John (Estate Of) (Harriet)