Entry/Object ID
PC.1395Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Heirs petition the Court to sell the slaves of the Estate of Mary Fortune. At her death, Mary Fortune owned "…Betsy, Lewis and Charles." The Court had already ordered the sale of Betsy and orders the Sheriff of Platte County to sell Lewis and Charles for 1/2 cash and the balance in 6 months.Date(s) of Creation
4/23/1858Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
BetsyName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Fortune, Mary (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. F 1857-1859: PB.F.271Copyright
Copyright Details
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1858.04.23 PB.F.271 Fortune, Mary.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
04/23/1858: Probate Court docket entry re: Fortune, Mary (Estate Of) (Betsy)