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)Opened savings account No. 9258 at Washington branch. Recorded birthplace as Washington County, former master listed as Nicholas.
Philip Thomas
Manumission Deed (1864)Deed of emancipation granted by Hamilton. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1864.
Philip Alexander
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1862)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)Enumerated under slaveholder Davis in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 19.
Celia Thornton
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Tyler in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 13.
Richard Hale
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Bradley in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 44.
Patrick Howard
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Burke in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 10.
Clara Bowman
Estate Division Account (1858)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Chamberlayne. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.
Caroline Logan
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1855)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Long to Dandridge for consideration of $797.
Lewis Bennett
Estate Division Account (1851)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Mercer. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.
Andrew Roberts
Probate Inventory (1851)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)Enumerated under slaveholder Taylor in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 29.
Noah Coleman
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Stewart in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 14.
Abraham Abbott
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Bradley in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 4.
Charlotte Barnes
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1848)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Baker to Lee for consideration of $906.
Thomas Evans
Estate Division Account (1837)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Rogers. Allotted to lot #8 in final decree.
William Miller
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1837)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Gibson to Hughes for consideration of $443.
John Coleman
Estate Division Account (1834)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Clark. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.
Jacob Christian
Estate Division Account (1834)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Anderson. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.
Victor Preston
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1834)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $8 with rations and lodging provided.
Grace Barnes
Probate Inventory (1831)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)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $19 with rations and lodging provided.
Violet Haynes
Probate Inventory (1822)Appraised in estate inventory of Reed plantation, evaluated at $318. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Augustus Garland
Manumission Deed (1820)Deed of emancipation granted by Scott. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1820.