Houston County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Houston County, Texas.
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Houston County Historical Records
Felix Bryan
Freedman's Bank Log (1871)Opened savings account No. 9431 at Houston branch. Recorded birthplace as Houston County, former master listed as Spottswood.
Harriet Cook
Probate Inventory (1865)Appraised in estate inventory of Spottswood plantation, evaluated at $803. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Isaiah Christian
Freedman's Bank Log (1865)Opened savings account No. 8037 at Houston branch. Recorded birthplace as Houston County, former master listed as Davis.
Philip Clark
Probate Inventory (1862)Appraised in estate inventory of Hill plantation, evaluated at $1325. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Delilah Dawson
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1854)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Houston District. Monthly wage stipulated at $24 with rations and lodging provided.
Emily Miller
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1824)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Burke to Wilson for consideration of $359.