Gerrard Davis Probate Order to Sell Enslaved Persons Amanda Joseph and Jack (November 1853)

Item

Title
Gerrard Davis Probate Order to Sell Enslaved Persons Amanda Joseph and Jack (November 1853)
Description
Order reviews documentation regarding the distribution of slaves owned by the estate of Gerrard Davis amongst the heirs of said estate and finds that the remaining slaves cannot be divided fairly. The order grants Amelia Davis two slaves - Henry (21) and Jerry (6) and demands that the remaining slaves - Amanda (15), Joseph (13), and Jack (11) be sold on January 2, 1854.
Date
1853-11-24
Source
"Missouri Probate Records, 1750-1998," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9L4-F94W-H?cc=2399107&wc=QZ9D-ZSV%3A1327231801%2C1339304502 : 22 September 2014), Callaway > Probate court records, 1845-1855, vol D-E > image 594 of 728; Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City.
Subject
Gerrard Davis
Amelia Davis
Henry Davis
Jerry Davis
Joseph Davis
Jack Davis
Amanda Davis
Probate
Slave Sale
Callaway County
Missouri
Slavery