Entry/Object ID
PC.0893Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Plaintiff Allen Wallace files petition stating that Delaney Bowlin in 1843 conveyed by gift of deed to Elizabeth McGee "…two slaves named Henry and Sally…" for her use during her natural life. Thereafter McGee "…sold Sally to some one unknown…" but still possesses Henry and is about to "...take him to parts unknown out of (Platte County)." Plaintiff Wallace wants the Court to require McGee to post a bond and to be prevented from removing Henry out of the county. Probate Court orders McGee to appear and show cause why an injunction shouldn't be issued.Date(s) of Creation
10/27/1854Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
HenryName Type
EnslaverOther Name
Bowlin, Delaney (Estate Of)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. D 1854-1856: PB.D.012Copyright
Copyright Details
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Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1854.10.27 PB.D.012 Bowlin, Delaney.jpgNote
BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Probate Court Docket CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Probate 05.20.26]Create Date
September 2, 2026Update Date
September 16, 2026Name/Title
10/27/1854: Probate Court docket entry re: Bowlin, Delaney (Estate Of) (Henry)