Washington County, Louisiana Slave Records

Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Washington County, Louisiana.

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Washington County Historical Records

Archibald Evans

Freedman's Bank Log (1871)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Opened savings account No. 8925 at Washington branch. Recorded birthplace as Washington County, former master listed as Hamilton.

Violet Lee

Freedman's Bank Log (1867)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Opened savings account No. 6248 at Washington branch. Recorded birthplace as Washington County, former master listed as Nelson.

Lafayette Jefferson

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1866)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $26 with rations and lodging provided.

Lewis Green

Freedman's Bank Log (1865)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Opened savings account No. 1869 at Washington branch. Recorded birthplace as Washington County, former master listed as Harris.

Cesar Thompson

Probate Inventory (1863)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Appraised in estate inventory of Tazewell plantation, evaluated at $853. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Noah Simmons

Manumission Deed (1863)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Deed of emancipation granted by Tazewell. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1863.

Reuben Graham

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Fisher in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 25.

Matilda Morris

Probate Inventory (1860)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Appraised in estate inventory of Hale plantation, evaluated at $1196. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Josiah Bowman

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Henry in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 65.

Isaac Allen

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Fairfax in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 11.

Alfred Fitzhugh

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1859)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $29 with rations and lodging provided.

Solomon Bell

Probate Inventory (1858)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Appraised in estate inventory of Winston plantation, evaluated at $1238. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Harriet Mercer

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1856)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Logan to Dabney for consideration of $1356.

Laura Chamberlayne

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1851)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $17 with rations and lodging provided.

Nancy Coleman

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Hale in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 34.

Harrison Wright

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Nicholas in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 14.

Martha Powell

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Cooper in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 16.

Francis Blackwell

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Washington in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 57.

Augustus Nelson

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Taylor in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 40.

Flora Coleman

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Blackwell in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 8.

Julia Ellis

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Jefferson in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 66.

Agnes Green

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Chamberlayne in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 55.

Tobias Hall

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Washington District. Monthly wage stipulated at $15 with rations and lodging provided.

Robert Cabell

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Enumerated under slaveholder Bailey in Washington County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 68.

Cesar Butler

Estate Division Account (1845)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Banks. Allotted to lot #8 in final decree.

Lucretia Scott

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1841)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Ball to Lee for consideration of $649.

Timothy Reed

Estate Division Account (1841)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Jefferson. Allotted to lot #5 in final decree.

Delilah Harris

Manumission Deed (1835)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Deed of emancipation granted by Thornton. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1835.

Lucas Fleming

Probate Inventory (1822)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Appraised in estate inventory of Garland plantation, evaluated at $1331. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Tabitha Cabell

Probate Inventory (1822)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Appraised in estate inventory of Dandridge plantation, evaluated at $523. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Milley Hammond

Probate Inventory (1820)
Location: Washington County, Louisiana

Appraised in estate inventory of Thomas plantation, evaluated at $968. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.