07/11/1855: State of Missouri vs. Alexander Johnston a/k/a Sandy, a Man of Color and Alleck, a Man of Color - Grand Larceny (Alexander Johnston a/k/a Sandy A Man of Color)
1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court Docket
Archive Items Details
Description
Docket entry indicates the Circuit Attorney motioned for a continuance of the case, which was granted. Missouri Archives Judicial Records Historical Database has the case file, which indicates Johnston and Aleck were accused of stealing 2 quilts, 8 shirts, 1 tablecloth and 1 coat from Benjamin How.
Date(s) of Creation
7/11/1855
Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
Enslaved
Other Name
Alexander Johnston a/k/a Sandy "A Man of Color"
Name Type
Enslaver
Other Name
State of Missouri vs. Alexander Johnston a/k/a Sandy, a Man of Color and Alleck, a Man of Color - Grand Larceny
07/11/1855: State of Missouri vs. Alexander Johnston a/k/a Sandy, a Man of Color and Alleck, a Man of Color - Grand Larceny (Alexander Johnston a/k/a Sandy "A Man of Color")
