05/03/1852: Probate Court docket entry re: William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby) (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0566

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

John Tackett fails to appear. Probate Court appoints William M. Paxton as Commissioner to sell the slaves of the Estate at public auction at the Courthouse door in Platte City on Monday the 5th of May (1852) and to distribute the proceeds to the heirs.

Date(s) of Creation

5/3/1852

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1851-1852: PB.B.366

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1852.05.03 PB.B.366 James Willoughby.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

05/03/1852: Probate Court docket entry re: William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby) (Unidentified Slaves)