10/01/1860: Probate Court docket entry re: Oldham, Patsy (Estate Of) (Jacob)

Entry/Object ID

PC.1847

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

W.K. Bryant, Sheriff of Platte County, submits report on sale of "Negro boy Jacob." On October 1, 1860, James Woods and the Sheriff sold Jacob at the Courthouse door in Platte City to Alpheus Ellington for $40.00. (not a typo, $40.00)

Date(s) of Creation

10/1/1860

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Jacob

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Oldham, Patsy (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. G 1859-1861: PB.G.532

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1860.10.01 PB.G.532 Oldham, Patsey.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

10/01/1860: Probate Court docket entry re: Oldham, Patsy (Estate Of) (Jacob)