Entry/Object ID
PC.0469Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Heirs of the Estate of William Bell petition the Court to sells the slaves of the estate: "…Reuben a man, Lila a woman and Martha a child…" John B. Bell is appointed Commissioner to sell the slaves at the Courthouse door in Platte City on the 1st Monday in September (1851) on a credit of 6 months.Date(s) of Creation
4/10/1851Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
MarthaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Bell, William (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. A 1849-1851: PB.A.426Copyright
Copyright Details
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1851.04.10 PB.A.426 Bell, William.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
04/10/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Bell, William (Estate Of) (Martha)