10/06/1859: Layson, Robert & Layson, Joseph S. & Layson, William & Heibler, Adam L. (Guardian of Henry Layson) conveys slave to Smith, William B. (Unidentified Slave #4)
The Laysons of Kentucky hire William B. Smith of Platte County to represent them in a lawsuit they've brought to recover six (unidentified) slaves from William Rogers "…who unlawfully holds possession of the same…" Smith is empowered to negotiate with Rogers to resolve the lawsuit and gain possession of the slaves. Smith is then authorized to sell the slaves.
1858: William Layson, by his guardian William Robinson vs William Rogers - Multiple suits with various litigants referencing following slaves: Washington; Insley; Eliza; John. https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesDb/JudicialRecords/Detail.aspx?id=624050
1859: James S. Layson et al vs William Rogers - Possession of slaves of Hannah Layson: Martha and her children Margaret age 10, Alice age 6, Eliza Ann age 4, Perry age 3, Washington age 6 months. https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesDb/JudicialRecords/Detail.aspx?id=466440
Date(s) of Creation
10/6/1859
Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
Enslaved
Other Name
Unidentified Slave #4
Name Type
Enslaver
Other Name
Layson, Robert & Layson, Joseph S. & Layson, William & Heibler, Adam L. (Guardian of Henry Layson) conveys slave to Smith, William B.
10/06/1859: Layson, Robert & Layson, Joseph S. & Layson, William & Heibler, Adam L. (Guardian of Henry Layson) conveys slave to Smith, William B. (Unidentified Slave #4)
