Entry/Object ID
PC.1428Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Probate Court orders Executor William P. Brightwell to sell slaves "…to wit, Negro man named Aaron, Negro woman named Jane and her 2 children Philip and Tom…" who are "…likely to become a loss to said Estate by reason of discontent and disposition to abscond or run away away and it will be to the advantage to said Estate to have them sold." Executor to sell at either private or public sale and report the sale to the Court.Date(s) of Creation
6/28/1858Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
AaronName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Brightwell, John W. (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. F 1857-1859: PB.F.326Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1858.06.28 PB.F.326 Brightwell, John W.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
06/28/1858: Probate Court docket entry re: Brightwell, John W. (Estate Of) (Aaron)