Refugio County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Refugio County, Texas.
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Refugio County Historical Records
Lucas Christian
Probate Inventory (1863)Appraised in estate inventory of Hughes plantation, evaluated at $1088. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Hester King
Estate Division Account (1862)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Watson. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.
Catherine Hammond
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1861)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Wilson to Harvey for consideration of $902.
Peter Page
Estate Division Account (1850)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Cabell. Allotted to lot #1 in final decree.
Victor Chamberlayne
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1841)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Refugio District. Monthly wage stipulated at $10 with rations and lodging provided.
Gabriel Claiborne
Estate Division Account (1837)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Dabney. Allotted to lot #3 in final decree.
Solomon Claiborne
Manumission Deed (1829)Deed of emancipation granted by Reed. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1829.
Rebecca Perkins
Probate Inventory (1824)Appraised in estate inventory of Bennett plantation, evaluated at $688. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.