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Court Record 96226: Maxwell VS Darton

Jackson County MO

August 4, 1853

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Description

Richard W. Darton files a Writ of Injunction and petitions the Jackson County Court to delay the selling any interest of five enslaved people, Ralph, Judy & her three children named Henrietta, Lafayette, and Martha, whom are currently held by the Sheriff of Jackson County as of April 29, 1853. The court grants the stay of sale until it can hear arguments from Richard W. Darton. See Related Documents: Court Record 96228: Lowe vs Darton, Court Record 96228: Reed vs Darton.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Richard W. Darton

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

John Maxwell

Source

Jackson County Clerk Records

Enslaved First Name(s)

Ralph, Judy, Henrietta, Lafayette, Martha

Item Number

C61758_Jackson_CountyClerk_Records_v9_p401-685