07/21/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Roach, Henry (Estate Of) Sheriff's Sale (James)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1225

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

"The following slaves were sold by Sheriff Spratt, at public outcry, in Platte City on Monday last. They belonged to the Estate of Henry Roach, deceased, and were sold for partition. Frank, aged about 10 years old, sold to Mrs. (Mary) Roach for $900. Marion, aged about 10 (years old) sold to Sallie Ann Simmons for $700.00. George, aged about 12 years, sold to Richard Sutler for $1,005. Wallace, aged about 25 (years old) sold to A. J. (Andrew "Andy" Jackson) Lovelady for $1,400. James, aged about 14 (years old), sold to John Maggitt for $926. Terms of sale 12 months time, with interest."

Date(s) of Creation

7/21/1857

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

James

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Roach, Henry (Estate Of) Sheriff's Sale

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Newspapers.com: Hannibal Daily Messenger July 21, 1857, page 4

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1857.07.21 Henry_Roach_slaves_sold Hannibal Daily Messenger.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

07/21/1857: Probate Court docket entry re: Roach, Henry (Estate Of) Sheriff's Sale (James)