Candler County, Georgia Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Candler County, Georgia.
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Candler County Historical Records
Leah Cabell
Freedman's Bank Log (1865)Opened savings account No. 9665 at Candler branch. Recorded birthplace as Candler County, former master listed as Coleman.
Victor Banks
Probate Inventory (1861)Appraised in estate inventory of Winston plantation, evaluated at $856. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Sophia Ellis
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1857)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Candler District. Monthly wage stipulated at $15 with rations and lodging provided.
Josiah Claiborne
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1853)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Candler District. Monthly wage stipulated at $15 with rations and lodging provided.
Ada Chamberlayne
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1848)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Hawkins to Taylor for consideration of $1221.
Reuben Winston
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1844)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Candler District. Monthly wage stipulated at $24 with rations and lodging provided.
Leah Harrison
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1836)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Taylor to Washington for consideration of $814.