Milam County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Milam County, Texas.
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Milam County Historical Records
Alexander Ellis
Manumission Deed (1867)Deed of emancipation granted by Nelson. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1867.
Lewis Cox
Manumission Deed (1851)Deed of emancipation granted by Alexander. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1851.
Isabella Goode
Probate Inventory (1850)Appraised in estate inventory of Claiborne plantation, evaluated at $751. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Edward Richardson
Manumission Deed (1840)Deed of emancipation granted by King. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1840.
Alfred Williams
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1822)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Milam District. Monthly wage stipulated at $8 with rations and lodging provided.