1842-06-10: John Berry Meachum declares bankruptcy
“1842-06-10: John Berry Meachum Declares Bankruptcy”. n.d, WashU & Slavery, accessed February 12, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.wustl.edu/s/washu-slavery/item/59483
- Title
- 1842-06-10: John Berry Meachum declares bankruptcy
- Description
- John Berry Meachum declares bankruptcy from inability to pay back Henry Shaw's loan, dated 10 June 1842. The hearing date is dated 10 September 1842.
- Action Status
- Completed
- Date
- June 10, 1842
- Location
- St. Louis
- Primary Participant
-
John Berry Meachum
- Freedom Status
- Free
- Sex
- Male
- Author
- James Harrison
- Additional Participant
- N. M. Garesche (Assignee)
- Officiator
- Mr. Melburn (Commissioner)
“1842-06-10: John Berry Meachum Declares Bankruptcy”. n.d, WashU & Slavery, accessed February 12, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.wustl.edu/s/washu-slavery/item/59483