Washington County, Georgia Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Washington County, Georgia.
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Washington County Historical Records
Matilda Long
Freedman's Bank Log (1872)Opened savings account No. 4142 at Washington branch. Recorded birthplace as Washington County, former master listed as Hawkins.
Cyrus Goode
Manumission Deed (1865)Deed of emancipation granted by Thompson. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1865.
Andrew Allen
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Gaines in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 70.
Lucas Preston
Probate Inventory (1847)Appraised in estate inventory of Dandridge plantation, evaluated at $387. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Agnes Williams
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1841)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $18 with rations and lodging provided.
Clara Gordon
Probate Inventory (1840)Appraised in estate inventory of Chamberlayne plantation, evaluated at $707. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Anna Fitzhugh
Probate Inventory (1840)Appraised in estate inventory of Spottswood plantation, evaluated at $349. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Timothy Claiborne
Manumission Deed (1835)Deed of emancipation granted by Thomas. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1835.
Rose Evans
Estate Division Account (1830)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Fisher. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.
Benjamin Claiborne
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1830)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Hale to Morgan for consideration of $1125.
Josiah Lee
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1829)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $14 with rations and lodging provided.
Ann Willis
Probate Inventory (1828)Appraised in estate inventory of Simmons plantation, evaluated at $1219. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.