04/08/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Squires, John (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1200

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Court appointed Commissioners Smith Turner, John Maget, and Wylie English file March 25, 1857, report that the real estate and slaves cannot be partitioned and divided equitably to the widow's dower and heirs. They recommend the land and slaves be sold.

Date(s) of Creation

4/8/1857

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Squires, John (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. E 1856-1857: PB.E.404

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1857.04.08 PB.E.404 Squires, John.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

04/08/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Squires, John (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)