Entry/Object ID
CC.0026Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
"Case refers to slave boys - Sam valued at $650 and Henry valued at $650, owned by Richard H. Jenkins. Valued together at $1300; Leachman took possession of the slave and would not return them. Damages of $1350."
Missouri Archives Judicial Records Historical Database has an on-line record and scanned case file images.Date(s) of Creation
5/20/1842Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
SamName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Jenkins, Richard H.Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Missouri State Archives, Judicial Records: (see weblink)Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
6/5/2025Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Robin NavaDate
7/5/2025General Notes
Note
1842.05.20 MRJHD.312690 Jenkins vs Leachman.pdf
1842.05.20 MRJHD.312690 Jenkins vs Leachman c42067_B0005F0098.pdf
1842.05.20 MRJHD.312690 Jenkins vs Leachman Summary.pdfNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Circuit Court Docket CatalogIt version.xlsx [Circuit MJRHD 02.14.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
05/20/1842: Richard H. Jenkins vs. James Leachman - Forcible Detainer (Sam)
