Martin County, Florida Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Martin County, Florida.
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Martin County Historical Records
Eleanor Marshall
Freedman's Bank Log (1869)Opened savings account No. 1692 at Martin branch. Recorded birthplace as Martin County, former master listed as Walker.
Josiah Henry
Freedman's Bank Log (1869)Opened savings account No. 3397 at Martin branch. Recorded birthplace as Martin County, former master listed as Foster.
John Butler
Probate Inventory (1864)Appraised in estate inventory of Nicholas plantation, evaluated at $1302. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Julia Boone
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Bryan in Martin County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 48.
Rose Reed
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Wood in Martin County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 63.
Maria Baker
Estate Division Account (1845)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Parker. Allotted to lot #5 in final decree.
Grace Gibson
Manumission Deed (1844)Deed of emancipation granted by Clay. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1844.
Elijah Morris
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1844)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Mason to Hill for consideration of $524.
Priscilla Reed
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1841)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Hammond to Mitchell for consideration of $1277.
Lewis Morgan
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1841)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Griffin to Page for consideration of $461.
Chloe Perkins
Probate Inventory (1839)Appraised in estate inventory of Nelson plantation, evaluated at $1231. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Samuel White
Probate Inventory (1838)Appraised in estate inventory of Dandridge plantation, evaluated at $1062. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Reuben Blackwell
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1837)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Martin District. Monthly wage stipulated at $26 with rations and lodging provided.
Jeremiah Long
Probate Inventory (1835)Appraised in estate inventory of Banks plantation, evaluated at $753. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Delilah Logan
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1833)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Martin District. Monthly wage stipulated at $17 with rations and lodging provided.
Mary Mason
Probate Inventory (1831)Appraised in estate inventory of Powell plantation, evaluated at $793. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Matthew Johnson
Manumission Deed (1829)Deed of emancipation granted by Mason. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1829.
Sarah Graham
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1822)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from White to Boyd for consideration of $750.
Margaret Dandridge
Manumission Deed (1821)Deed of emancipation granted by Wright. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1821.
Alexander Cox
Probate Inventory (1821)Appraised in estate inventory of Morgan plantation, evaluated at $634. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.