Washington County, Florida Slave Records

Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Washington County, Florida.

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Washington County Historical Records

Martha Jones

Freedman's Bank Log (1872)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Opened savings account No. 9258 at Washington branch. Recorded birthplace as Washington County, former master listed as Nicholas.

Philip Thomas

Manumission Deed (1864)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Hamilton. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1864.

Philip Alexander

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1862)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $28 with rations and lodging provided.

George Shelton

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Davis in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 19.

Celia Thornton

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Tyler in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 13.

Richard Hale

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Bradley in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 44.

Patrick Howard

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Burke in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 10.

Clara Bowman

Estate Division Account (1858)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Chamberlayne. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.

Caroline Logan

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1855)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Long to Dandridge for consideration of $797.

Lewis Bennett

Estate Division Account (1851)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Mercer. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.

Andrew Roberts

Probate Inventory (1851)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Fleming plantation, evaluated at $351. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Victor Smith

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Taylor in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 29.

Noah Coleman

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Stewart in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 14.

Abraham Abbott

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Bradley in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 4.

Charlotte Barnes

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1848)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Baker to Lee for consideration of $906.

Thomas Evans

Estate Division Account (1837)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Rogers. Allotted to lot #8 in final decree.

William Miller

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1837)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Gibson to Hughes for consideration of $443.

John Coleman

Estate Division Account (1834)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Clark. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.

Jacob Christian

Estate Division Account (1834)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Anderson. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.

Victor Preston

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1834)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $8 with rations and lodging provided.

Grace Barnes

Probate Inventory (1831)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Reed plantation, evaluated at $817. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Agnes Harrison

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1831)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $19 with rations and lodging provided.

Violet Haynes

Probate Inventory (1822)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Reed plantation, evaluated at $318. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Augustus Garland

Manumission Deed (1820)
Location: Washington County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Scott. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1820.