{"petition":[{"petition_analysis_number":"20285712","petition_url":"https:\/\/dlas.uncg.edu\/petitions\/petition\/20285712","state":"Arkansas","county":"Phillips","location_type":"County","file_day":24,"file_month":10,"file_year":1857,"filing_court":"Probate","end_day":24,"end_month":10,"end_year":1857,"ending_court":"Probate","result":"granted","enslaved_count":7,"fpoc_count":0,"total_people_count":9,"repository":"Phillips County Courthouse, Helena, Arkansas","abstract":"Sarah H. Grant is the widow of Henry M. Grant, who died intestate.  She states that Grant died with a considerable estate -- including at least seven slaves -- and that she has not been assigned her dower.  Therefore Sarah Grant asks the court to appoint commissioners to establish her dower and assign a guardian for the affairs of her minor children.","subjects":[{"subject":"Widow's dower"},{"subject":"Assessed Value (enslaved)"}]}]}