San Saba County, Texas Slave Records
Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for San Saba County, Texas.
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San Saba County Historical Records
Nancy Tazewell
Freedman's Bank Log (1870)Opened savings account No. 5464 at San Saba branch. Recorded birthplace as San Saba County, former master listed as Wilson.
Elijah Robertson
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1864)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for San Saba District. Monthly wage stipulated at $23 with rations and lodging provided.
Nathan Baker
Probate Inventory (1860)Appraised in estate inventory of Smith plantation, evaluated at $716. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Richard Preston
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1859)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Ellis to Taylor for consideration of $407.
Phyllis Shelton
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Mercer in San Saba County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 4.
Amelia Page
Manumission Deed (1847)Deed of emancipation granted by Lee. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1847.
Stephen Scott
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1842)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Alexander to Harris for consideration of $1462.
Susan Armstrong
Freedmen's Bureau Record (1826)Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for San Saba District. Monthly wage stipulated at $19 with rations and lodging provided.