Clara Gates (abt. 1815)

Born about 1815 in Georgia, United States

Died [date unknown] in Georgia, United States

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Biography

Clara Gates is a part of US Black heritage.

Clara was born about 1815 possibly in Georgia. She was first mention in the will of Samuel Martin Gates, 1860, Meriwether County, Georgia, inherited by his wife Arrie Ann (Brown) Bray. She is listed on the probate inventory as having two children: John and Deter.

Slave Owner

• Samuel Martin Gates
  • Please see:
• Arrie Ann (Brown) Bray (1860 Slave Schedule)

1860 Slave Schedule, Clara (age 45) was in Meriwether, Georgia, Owner Arrie Ann Gates.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules"
   The National Archives in Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7668 #2673658 (accessed 15 January 2023)
   Arry Ann Gates (45) in Meriwether, Georgia, USA.

• Probate: "Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992"
  Wills 1831-1903 (Meriwether County, Georgia); Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Meriwether County); Probate Place: Meriwether, Georgia
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8635 #217706 (accessed 15 January 2023)
  Clara in probate on 5 Mar 1860 of Samuel Martin Gates .
• Probate Inventory - Slave List of Sam M Gates Estate, Georgia Wills and Probate Records, Meriwether County, Returns, Vol E, 1858-1863, page. 220, image 144 Ancestry.com Link FamilySearch.org Link