Donley County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Donley County, Texas.
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Donley County Historical Records
Beatrix Evans
Freedman's Bank Log (1866)Opened savings account No. 3963 at Donley branch. Recorded birthplace as Donley County, former master listed as Gordon.
Emily Griffin
Probate Inventory (1862)Appraised in estate inventory of Carter plantation, evaluated at $1132. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Julius Dawson
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Christian in Donley County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 36.
Alexander Jackson
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Graham in Donley County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 51.
Robert Smith
Manumission Deed (1846)Deed of emancipation granted by Butler. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1846.
Eleanor Polk
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1841)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Freeman to Spottswood for consideration of $570.
Alexander Fitzhugh
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1836)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Donley District. Monthly wage stipulated at $23 with rations and lodging provided.
Jane Thornton
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1822)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Donley District. Monthly wage stipulated at $25 with rations and lodging provided.
Mary Fleming
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1821)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Bell to Rogers for consideration of $580.