Entry/Object ID
PC.1602Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
William Paxton, administrator of the Estate, petitions the Court to sell slaves to pay debts of the Estate. "…there are 3 slaves belonging to the said Estate, to wit, Aleck aged about 24 years, Rebecca aged about 35 years and her child aged about 2 years..." Probate Court orders the sale of the slaves at the Courthouse door in Platte City for 1/3 cash and the balance due in 6 months.Date(s) of Creation
8/6/1859Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
RebeccaName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Johnson, Andrew, Capt. (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.190Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
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1859.08.06 PB.G.190 Johnson, Andrew.jpg
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BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Probate Court Docket CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Probate 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
08/06/1859: Probate Court docket entry re: Johnson, Andrew, Capt. (Estate Of) (Rebecca)
