Cherokee County, Georgia Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Cherokee County, Georgia.
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Cherokee County Historical Records
Timothy Russell
Freedman's Bank Log (1870)Opened savings account No. 8223 at Cherokee branch. Recorded birthplace as Cherokee County, former master listed as Freeman.
Martha Gibson
Probate Inventory (1856)Appraised in estate inventory of Stewart plantation, evaluated at $648. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Laura Hammond
Manumission Deed (1853)Deed of emancipation granted by Wythe. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1853.
Beatrix Jackson
Manumission Deed (1835)Deed of emancipation granted by Carter. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1835.
Lucas Nelson
Probate Inventory (1834)Appraised in estate inventory of Morris plantation, evaluated at $333. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Hannah Baker
Probate Inventory (1826)Appraised in estate inventory of Dabney plantation, evaluated at $1381. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Laura Monroe
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1821)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Cherokee District. Monthly wage stipulated at $29 with rations and lodging provided.