William M. Paxton, Administrator of the Estate of James Willoughby, and John D. Tackett appear in court on the charge that Tackett has embezzled "…a Negro girl…" from the estate. Tackett is the husband of the widow of James Willoughby. Probate Court rules that the slave is the property of the Estate and that Administrator should have possession. Court orders Tackett "...to deliver said Negro girl to the said administrator on or before February 15th (1852).
Date(s) of Creation
12/3/1851
Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
Enslaved
Other Name
Unidentified Girl
Name Type
Enslaver
Other Name
William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby)
