Entry/Object ID
PC.2230Collection
1839-1869 Platte County, MO, Probate Court DocketArchive Items Details
Description
Benjamin R. Morton present petition to the Probate Court that Lou Morton "…is a colored girl about the age of 5 years and a resident of Platte County, Missouri; that she has no parent competent to take care of her and is without visible means of support..." Probate Court binds William Morton to Benjamin R. Morton until he arrives of age subject to the specifications of indentured apprenticeship.Date(s) of Creation
12/9/1869Other Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
EnslavedOther Name
Lou (Morton)Name Type
EnslaverOther Name
Morton, Lou (Minor, apprenticeship)Other Numbers
Number Type
Source CitationOther Number
Vol. L 1869-1872: PB.L.069Copyright
Copyright Details
© 2026 BAAC All Rights ReservedResearch Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Bill NicholsDate
7/1/2025General Notes
Note
1869.12.09 PB.L.069 Morton.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
12/09/1869: Probate Court docket entry re: Morton, Lou (Minor, apprenticeship) (Lou (Morton) )