Description
William M. Paxton, Administrator, reports on the April 1, 1861, sale of slaves at the Courthouse door in Platte City as ordered by the Probate Court on April 13, 1861, for 1/3rd cash, 1/3rd in 6 months, and the balance in 12 months. "Samuel Hoy purchased Emaline for $320.00; William Hoy purchased Sidney for $721.00; Samuel Hoy purchased John for $757.00; G. Brightwell purchased Isaac for $970.00; G. Brightwell (Granville, husband of Martha Hoy) purchased Frank for $800.00; M.P. Thompson (Milton P., husband of Mary E. Hoy) purchased Henry for $471.00; E. Hoy purchased Missy for $350.00; E. Hoy purchased George for $260, totaling $4643.00."Date(s) of Creation
4/15/1861