12/08/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Robeson, America (Minor heir to estate of Joseph Robeson) (Unidentified Slaves)

Entry/Object ID

PC.0505

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

James Robeson, Guardian of the estate, submits 2nd Annual Settlement report: (debits) "Hire of Negroes for the year 1851 $93.33" "Hire of Negroes for the year 1849 $50.00" "1/3 the tax on Negroes for the year 1849 $7.33" "1/3 the tax on slaves for the year 1850 $7.00" "Expenses and time lost in bringing Negroes from Kentucky 1/3 of $90.00, $30.00" "1/3 the expense of keeping, feeding, and clothing 5 young Negroes for 3 1/2 years $50.00"

Date(s) of Creation

12/8/1851

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Unidentified Slaves

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Robeson, America (Minor heir to estate of Joseph Robeson)

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Vol. B 1851-1852: PB.B.181

Copyright

Copyright Details

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Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

7/1/2025

General Notes

Note

1851.12.08 PB.B.181 Robeson, America.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

12/08/1851: Probate Court docket entry re: Robeson, America (Minor heir to estate of Joseph Robeson) (Unidentified Slaves)