12/04/1855: Probate Court docket entry re: Phelps, Thomas (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

PC.1047

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Ann Smith, widow of Thomas Phelps, petitions the Probate Court for money for clothing, boarding and support of infants and Negroes. Probate Court orders the Administrator to pay Ann Smith $89.30 from the estate.

Date(s) of Creation

12/4/1855

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Phelps, Thomas (Estate Of)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. D 1854-1856: PB.D.439

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1855.12.04 PB.D.439 Phelps, Thomas.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Probate Court Docket CatalogIt Version.xlsx [Probate 05.20.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

12/04/1855: Probate Court docket entry re: Phelps, Thomas (Estate Of) (Unidentified Slaves)