Volusia County, Florida Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Volusia County, Florida.
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Volusia County Historical Records
Archibald Simmons
Freedman's Bank Log (1872)Opened savings account No. 4571 at Volusia branch. Recorded birthplace as Volusia County, former master listed as Page.
Edward Burke
Freedman's Bank Log (1870)Opened savings account No. 2258 at Volusia branch. Recorded birthplace as Volusia County, former master listed as Harvey.
Mahala Polk
Freedman's Bank Log (1866)Opened savings account No. 5280 at Volusia branch. Recorded birthplace as Volusia County, former master listed as Carter.
Celia Mason
Probate Inventory (1866)Appraised in estate inventory of Anderson plantation, evaluated at $1075. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Anna Harvey
Freedman's Bank Log (1865)Opened savings account No. 7203 at Volusia branch. Recorded birthplace as Volusia County, former master listed as Nelson.
Gabriel Gordon
Manumission Deed (1864)Deed of emancipation granted by Matthews. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1864.
Winney Evans
Manumission Deed (1862)Deed of emancipation granted by Banks. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1862.
Ann Morris
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Evans in Volusia County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 27.
Charles Roberts
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Brown in Volusia County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 52.
Hiram Washington
Manumission Deed (1855)Deed of emancipation granted by Mercer. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1855.
Lucy Smith
Manumission Deed (1853)Deed of emancipation granted by Jackson. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1853.
Lafayette Parker
Estate Division Account (1852)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Hammond. Allotted to lot #3 in final decree.
Catherine Watson
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Cary in Volusia County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 53.
Felix Thornton
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Washington in Volusia County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 6.
Cyrus Ellis
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Roberts in Volusia County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 61.
Lucas Powell
Probate Inventory (1847)Appraised in estate inventory of Jackson plantation, evaluated at $314. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Julius Barnes
Probate Inventory (1847)Appraised in estate inventory of King plantation, evaluated at $1109. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Charlotte Hill
Estate Division Account (1846)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Monroe. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.
Nathan Byrd
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1841)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Richardson to Jones for consideration of $850.
Tabitha Brooks
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1839)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Johnson to Cabell for consideration of $808.
Hiram Beverley
Probate Inventory (1837)Appraised in estate inventory of Martin plantation, evaluated at $580. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Timothy Byrd
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1837)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Volusia District. Monthly wage stipulated at $13 with rations and lodging provided.
Violet Brown
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1832)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Volusia District. Monthly wage stipulated at $26 with rations and lodging provided.
Francis Thomas
Manumission Deed (1828)Deed of emancipation granted by Moore. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1828.
Jane Morgan
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1828)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Volusia District. Monthly wage stipulated at $14 with rations and lodging provided.
Delilah Banks
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1822)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Hawkins to Logan for consideration of $643.