07/10/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Bywaters, Robert D. (Estate Of) (Lewis)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1221

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

John C. Bywater, Executor of the Estate, submits petition stating that the assets of the Estate is insufficient to pay debts while reserving slaves from sale. Bywater petitions to sell the real estate and to reserve "…Eliza and her two children Reuben and Lewis..." from sale. Probate Court orders the Executor to publish notice of the sale.

Date(s) of Creation

7/10/1857

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Lewis

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Bywaters, Robert D. (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. E 1856-1857: PB.E.517

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1857.07.10 PB.E.517 Bywaters, Robert D.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

07/10/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Bywaters, Robert D. (Estate Of) (Lewis)