08/01/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Bell, William (Estate Of) (Alfred)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1600

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Probate Court orders the sale of a "…certain Negro man slave named Alfred…that is liable to become a loss of the Estate by reason of insubordination and carrying weapons and threats." Sultana Bell, Guardian, is authorized to sell Alfred and make report to the Court.

Date(s) of Creation

8/1/1859

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Alfred

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Bell, William (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.179

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1859.08.01 PB.G.179 Bell, William.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

08/01/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Bell, William (Estate Of) (Alfred)