Bob McWhorter (aft. 1825 - aft. 1833)

Born after 1825 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Bob McWhorter is a part of US Black heritage.

Bob, child of Amy, was born between 1825 and 1833. He lived in Oglethorpe Co, GA. Bob was enslaved and owned by Hugh McWhorter. Hugh died in 1825 and Bob was listed on his probate inventory in 1833. He was valued with his mother at $450.^[1]

In 1833 the enslaved of Hugh McWhorter were divided up. Bob was appraised again with his mother, and with two other enslaved persons, George, and Lucy, at a value of $960. They were allotted to Robert McWhorter and his sister Maryann McWhorter.^[2]

Slave Owners

• Hugh McWhorter
• Robert McWhorter
• Maryann McWhorter

Sources

1. ↑ Estate records, 1790-1962: "Estate records, 1790-1962"
   Catalog: Estate records, 1790-1962 Estate records 1790-1962 McClain, John - McWhorter, Mary J.
   Film number: 007702311 > image 1143 of 1604
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y5-7YJV (accessed 29 July 2022)
   • 1833 probate inventory, loose probate papers
2. ↑ Estate records, 1790-1962: "Estate records, 1790-1962"
   Catalog: Estate records, 1790-1962 Estate records 1790-1962 McClain, John - McWhorter, Mary J.
   Film number: 007702311 > image 1133 of 1604
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y5-7YV3 (accessed 29 July 2022)
   • Dec 1833, Division of the enslaved, loose probate papers