1859.05.28: James M. Moore vs. John E. Pitt (Mary)

Archive

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Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign Platte County Black History Repository

Entry/Object ID

CC.0535

Collection

1839-1869 Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court Docket

Archive Items Details

Description

Court finds that Moore is entitled to 1/2 interest in the slaves Harriett and Mary and that Pitt is entitled to possession of the slaves. The Court orders the slaves to be sold by the Sheriff at auction and the proceeds divided.

Date(s) of Creation

5/28/1859

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Name Type

Enslaved

Other Name

Mary

Name Type

Enslaver

Other Name

Pitt, John E. "Bully"

Other Numbers

Number Type

Source Citation

Other Number

Circuit Court Docket Vol. H 1859-1860: Cir.H.206

Web Links and URLs

https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMVC/JudicialRecords/

Copyright

Copyright Details

© 2026 BAAC All Rights Reserved

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Bill Nichols

Date

6/5/2025

Research Type

Researcher

Person

Robin Nava

Date

7/5/2025

General Notes

Note

1859.05.28 Cir.H.206 Moore vs Pitt.jpg

Note

BAAC workbook: 1839-1869 Circuit Court Docket CatalogIt version.xlsx [Circuit MJRHD 02.14.26]

Created By

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Create Date

September 2, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

September 16, 2026

Name/Title

1859.05.28: James M. Moore vs. John E. Pitt (Mary)