05/12/1852: Probate Court docket entry re: Francis Simmons, Hugh Simmons, Martha Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Sarah Davis & William Davis vs. James Simmons, Thomas Simmons, & Peter Simmons (Bob)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0567

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Heirs of the Estate petition the Court to sell slaves "…that said slaves be sold for cash in hand, to wit, Bob and Carey. The said slave Bob on Monday the 7th day of June 1852 and the said Carey as soon as the term of hiring shall expire; And that the Sheriff proceed to sell the same at the Courthouse door in Platte City...."

Date(s) of Creation

5/12/1852

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Bob

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Francis Simmons, Hugh Simmons, Martha Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Sarah Davis & William Davis vs. James Simmons, Thomas Simmons, & Peter Simmons

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1851-1852: PB.B.380

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1852.05.12 PB.B.380 Francis Simmons.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

05/12/1852: Probate Court docket entry re: Francis Simmons, Hugh Simmons, Martha Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Sarah Davis & William Davis vs. James Simmons, Thomas Simmons, & Peter Simmons (Bob)