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Biography
Jim Atkinson is a part of US Black heritage.
Jim was born well before 10 May 1820. He passed away after 10 May 1820. He is listed with his wife Amaritta and their child Pender.
Providence St. Johns 10 May 1820[1]
"On a division of the gang of negroes which we purchased from George Atkinson [a resident of Camden County, Georgia] the following number Thirty two belong to Benjamin Chaires,[ including Jim]. We agree that the same negroes shall remain at planting at St. Johns and the Beach place on Amelia Island till the present crop is gathered and in equal proportion to remain till the crop is prepared and sent to market."
↑ Florida Memory. Florida’s Role in the Civil War Before 1861: Florida’s Journey into Civil War, Slavery in Florida Before 1821, "Agreement for division of Negroes purchased by Thomas Fitch and Benjamin Chaires"
(https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/exhibits/civilwar/before1861/)
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