Forsyth County, Georgia Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Forsyth County, Georgia.
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Forsyth County Historical Records
Alfred Fowler
Freedman's Bank Log (1865)Opened savings account No. 9565 at Forsyth branch. Recorded birthplace as Forsyth County, former master listed as Wright.
Edward Pendleton
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Robertson in Forsyth County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 52.
Lucy Lewis
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Campbell in Forsyth County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 62.
Levi Hale
Manumission Deed (1852)Deed of emancipation granted by Mason. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1852.
James Washington
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1839)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Abbott to Taylor for consideration of $868.
Samuel Tazewell
Probate Inventory (1838)Appraised in estate inventory of Robertson plantation, evaluated at $1029. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Leah Rogers
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1833)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Forsyth District. Monthly wage stipulated at $15 with rations and lodging provided.
Maria Scott
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1831)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Boone to Ball for consideration of $1009.