12/03/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby) (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0504

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

John D. Tackett, husband of the widow of James Willoughby, petitions the Probate Court to sell the slaves of the Estate. Probate Court orders notice of the sale to be published in a public newspaper.

Date(s) of Creation

12/3/1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1851-1852: PB.B.165

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1851.12.03 PB.B.165 Willoughby, James.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

12/03/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: William M. Paxton vs. John D. Tackett (estate of James Willoughby) (Unidentified Slaves)