Gerrard Davis Probate: Widow May Retain Slaves for Duration of Probate (1849)

Item

Title
Gerrard Davis Probate: Widow May Retain Slaves for Duration of Probate (1849)
Description
Probate order which allows the widow of Gerrard Davis (Amelia Davis) to retain all slaves for the duration of the proceedings to support the children of the estate.
Date
1849-12-18
Source
"Missouri Probate Records, 1750-1998," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9L4-F94X-T?cc=2399107&wc=QZ9D-ZSV%3A1327231801%2C1339304502 : 22 September 2014), Callaway > Probate court records, 1845-1855, vol D-E > image 336 of 728; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City.
Subject
Gerrard Davis
Amelia Davis
Davis
Callaway County
Missouri
Probate
Slavery
Amanda Davis
Henry Davis
Jerry Davis
Joseph Davis
Jack Davis