Robert G. Beverly Henderson County Kentucky Plantation

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Henderson Co., Kentucky, United States
Surnames/tags: Beverly Beverley

Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Slaves 2 1840 Census 3 1850 Census 4 1860 Census 5 Birth Registers 6 Deeds 7 Court Orders 8 Probate Records 9 1863 Civil War Draft Register 10 1864 Compiled Military Service Records 11 Sources

Introduction

This page contains information about the plantation and slaves owned by Robert Gaines Beverly.

Slaves

• Agnes the 7th
• Bob
• Clem
• Ellis
• Frank
• George b. before 1837
• George b. ca. 1842
• Henry b. before 1837
• Henry b. ca. 1843
• Henry b. ca. 1852
• Jackson
• Joe
• John
• Kitty
• Lewis
• Lucy
• Maria
• Robert
• Sam
• Seth
• Thomas
• William

1840 Census

Robert G. Beverly owned 4 slaves in 1840.

• 36-54 year old male b. ca. 1786-1804
• 24-35 year old female b. ca. 1805-1816
• under 10 year old female b. ca. 1830-1840
• under 10 year old female b. ca. 1830-1840

1850 Census

Robert G. Beverley owned 7 slaves in 1850.^[1]

• 33 year old male (b. ca. 1817)
• 55 year old female (b. ca. 1795)
• 22 year old female (b. ca. 1828)
• 14 year old female (b. ca. 1836)
• 12 year old female (b. ca. 1838)
• 6 month old male (b. ca. 1850)
• 22 year old male (b. ca. 1828)

1860 Census

Robert G. Beverley owned 39 slaves in 1860.^[2]

• 65 year old male (b. ca. 1795)
• 40 year old male (b. ca. 1820)
• 35 year old male (b. ca. 1825)
• 35 year old male (b. ca. 1825)
• 36 year old female (b. ca. 1824)
• 28 year old female (b. ca. 1832)
• 26 year old female (b. ca. 1834)
• 30 year old male (b. ca. 1830)
• 40 year old female (b. ca. 1810)
• 26 year old male (b. ca. 1834)
• 24 year old male (b. ca. 1836)
• 20 year old female (b. ca. 1840)
• 20 year old male (b. ca. 1840)
• 20 year old female (b. ca. 1840)
• 18 year old female (b. ca. 1842)
• 20 year old female (b. ca. 1840)
• 18 year old female (b. ca. 1842)
• 17 year old female (b. ca. 1843)
• 16 year old female (b. ca. 1844)
• 17 year old male (b. ca. 1843)
• 15 year old female (b. ca. 1845)
• 16 year old female (b. ca. 1844)
• 10 year old male (b. ca. 1850)
• 10 year old male (b. ca. 1850)
• 8 year old female (b. ca. 1852)
• 8 year old male (b. ca. 1852)
• 7 year old female (b. ca. 1853)
• 4 year old female (b. ca. 1856)
• 2 year old male (b. ca. 1858)
• 9 year old male (b. ca. 1851)
• 7 year old male (b. ca. 1853)
• 6 year old male (b. ca. 1854)
• 5 year old male (b. ca. 1855)
• 1 year old female (b. ca. 1859)
• 1 year old female (b. ca. 1859)
• 1 year old male (b. ca. 1859)
• 6 year old male (b. ca. 1854)
• 6 year old male (b. ca. 1854)
• 10 year old female (b. ca. 1850)

Birth Registers

• Henry b. 1-Sep-1852^[3]
• Ellis b. Mar-1855^[4]
• Jackson b. Aug-1855 ^[5]
• Sam b. 10-Sep-1852^[6]
• Seth b. Aug-1855^[7]

Deeds

• Catharine Brent (grandmother of Sarah P. Beverley) gave Sarah and her husband Robert G. Beverley two slaves to used for the rest of their lives in 1838: Kitty age 18 and Robert age 7.^[8]
• Robert G. Beverley bought a slave named William age 14 in 1842.^[9]

Court Orders

• Dec. 26, 1836 "On the motion of Fayette Posey It is ordered that Thomas Towles John Green George Robertson and William D Allison be appointed commissioners (any threeof whom being first duly sworn may act) to divide the Negroes between Robert G Beverly and William P Beverly which were left to them by Mrs. Fitshugh."^[10]
• Jan. 23, 1837 "The Commissioners appointed at the last Term of this Court to divide certain Negroes between Robert G Beverley and William P Beverly heirs of William Beverly dec'd this day made their report which is ordered to be recorded"^[11]

Probate Records

• Jan 1837 “The undersigned Commissioners appointed by the Cty Court of Henderson to divide certain slaves among Robert & William Beverley. Report that they valued the said Negroes and divided them as equally as we could and allotted by lot to Robert Beverley the Negroes Maria, Henry, Thomas, Lucy, Agnes the 7th, John, George.”^[12]

1863 Civil War Draft Register

Four of Robert G. Beverly's slaves were listed on the Civil War Draft Register.^[13]

• Bob Beverly, age 35, colored laborer, born in Kentucky
• John Beverly, age 37, colored laborer, born in Kentucky, in S.S. 64
• Joe Beverly, age 25, colored laborer, born in Kentucky, N.R. D64 (Dec-1864)
• Clem Beverly, age 20, colored laborer, born in Kentucky, N.R. D64 (Dec-1864)

1864 Compiled Military Service Records

At least four of Robert G. Beverly's slaves enlisted in the Civil War.

• Clem enlisted in the 28th US Colored Infantry. He was transferred to Co. G. of the 29th US Colored Infantry on Oct. 21, 1864 and was promoted to the rank of Corporal. for 2 months, then was reduced to the rank of Private.^[14][15]
  • Note--not sure this is the same Clem who was owned by Robert G. Beverly.
• Frank enlisted in Co. F of the 118th US Colored Infantry.^[16]
• George enlisted in Co. F of the 118th US Colored Infantry.^[17]
• Henry enlisted in Co. E of the 118th US Colored Infantry.^[18]
• John enlisted in Co. E of the 118th US Colored Infantry.^[19]
• Lewis enlisted in Co. A of the 118th US Colored Infantry.^[20]

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Slave Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, slave schedule, Henderson, District 1, p. 470 (penned), slaves in the Robt G Beverley household, digital image 1 of 53 FamilySearch.org ([1]: accessed 23 August 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 225
2. ↑ 1860 U.S. Slave Census, Henderson County, Kentucky, slave schedule, Division No. 1, p. 38 (penned), slaves in the R. G. Beverly household, digital image 38 of 46 FamilySearch.org ([2]: accessed 12 August 2023); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 403
3. ↑ 1852 Henry Birth. Kentucky, Henderson County, Birth Register p. 6, slave Henry, 1 September 1852, digital image 12 of 594, FamilySearch.org ([3]: accessed 02 September 2023)
4. ↑ 1855 Ellis Birth. Kentucky, Henderson County, Birth Register p. 1, Ellis, March 1855, digital image 30 of 594, FamilySearch.org ([4]: accessed 01 September 2023)
5. ↑ 1855 Jackson Birth. Kentucky, Henderson County, Birth Register p. 1, Jackson, August 1855, digital image 30 of 594, FamilySearch.org ([5]: accessed 1 September 2023)
6. ↑ 1852 Sam Birth. Kentucky, Henderson County, Birth Register p. 6, Sam, 10 September 1852, digital image 12 of 594, FamilySearch.org ([6]: accessed 02 September 2023)
7. ↑ 1855 Seth Birth. Kentucky, Henderson County, Birth Register p. 1, Seth, August 1855, digital image 30 of 594, FamilySearch.org ([7]: accessed 01 September 2023)
8. ↑ 1838 Catharine Brent use of slaves to Sarah P. Beverley. Kentucky, Henderson County, County Court Clerk, Deeds , Vol. I, pp. 229-230, 5 Jun 1838, digital image 128 of 673, FamilySearch.org ([8]: accessed 26 August 2023)
9. ↑ 1842 John Black slave delivered to Robert G. Beverley. Kentucky, Henderson County, County Court Clerk, Deeds , Vol. J, pp. 355, 9 March 1842, digital image 511 of 673, FamilySearch.org ([9]: accessed 25 August 2023)
10. ↑ 1836 Court Order, Kentucky, Henderson County, County Court, Book D, p. 296, 26 December 1836, digital image 415 of 505, FamilySearch ([10]: accessed 23 August 2023)
11. ↑ 1837 Court Order, Kentucky, Henderson County, County Court, Book D, p. 298, 23 January 1837, digital image 416 of 505, FamilySearch ([11]: accessed 23 August 2023)
12. ↑ 1837 Robert & William Beverley Division of Slaves. Kentucky, Henderson County, Probate Court, Wills, Vol. B, p. 427, January 1837, digital image 557 of 789, FamilySearch.org ([12]: accessed 23 August 2023)
13. ↑ 1863 Civil War Draft. Henderson Co., Kentucky, "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865", 4th District, Robert G. Beverly slaves, image 224 of 635, database with images, Ancestry.com, ([13], [14]: accessed 21 August 2023)
14. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, Clem Beverly, 28th U.S. Colored Infantry, 16 August 1864, Fold3.org, database with images, ([15]: accessed 22 August 2023)
    • • Clem Beverly aka Clem Fisher, aka Clem Bevly was a Private in the 28th U.S. Colored Infantry. He enlisted on 16-Aug-1864 in Evansville, IN. He was mustered in on 20-Aug-1864 in Indianapolis, IN. He was a substitute for Samuel Fisher of Genesse twp or German twp, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana. He was 24 years old when he enlisted, was a farmer and was 5’3” tall. He was born in Kentucky. He had been vaccinated for small pox.
15. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, Clemence Beverly, 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, 16 August 1864, FamilySearch.org, database with images, ([16]: accessed 22 August 2023)
    • • Clemence Beverly was a Private in Co. G in the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry. He enlisted on 16-Aug-1864 in Evansville, IN. He was mustered in on 20-Aug-1864 in Indianapolis, IN. He was transferred from the 28th USCI on 21-Oct-1864. He was appointed to the rank of Corporal on 22-Oct-1864. He was reduced to Private on 1-Jan-1865. He was sick in the Hospital on 27-Mar-1865. He was discharged from Balfoud General Hospital on 3-May-1865. He was sick the Hospital on 23-May-1865. He was discharged on 14-Jun-1865 from the Portsmouth Hospital in Virginia due to disability. He was a substitute. He was 24 years old when he enlisted, was a farmer and was 5’3” tall. He was born in Kentucky.
16. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, Frank Beverly, 118th U.S. Colored Infantry, 15 September 1864, Fold3.org, database with images, ([17]: accessed 15 August 2023)
    • • Frank Beverly was a Private in Co. F of the 118th U.S. Colored Infantry. He enlisted on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered in on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was hospitalized on 23-Jun-1965 in Brazos, Texas. He was at the Corps d’Afrique USA General Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He returned to his unit on 7-Jul-1865. He was hospitalized on 30-Dec-1865 in the USA Post Hospital in Brazos Santiago, Texas. He was mustered out on 6-Feb-1866 in Whites Ranche, Texas. He was 33 years old when he enlisted, was a laborer and was 5’4” tall. He was born in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. His former owner was Robtert G. Beverly of Henderson, Ky.
17. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, George Beverly, 118th U.S. Colored Cavalry, 15 September 1864, Fold3.org, database with images, ([18]: accessed 16 August 2023)
    • • George Beverly was a Private in Co. F of the 118th U.S. Colored Cavalry. He enlisted on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered in on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered out on 6-Feb-1866 in Whites Ranche, Texas. He was 22 years old when he enlisted, was a laborer and was 5’4” tall. He was born in Henderson Co., Kentucky. His former owner was Robert G. Beverly of Henderson, Ky.
18. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, Henry Beverly, 118th U.S. Colored Infantry, 15 September 1864, Fold3.org, database with images, ([19]: accessed 16 August 2023)
    • • Henry Beverly was a Private in Co. E of the 118th U.S. Colored Infantry. He enlisted on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered in on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was admitted to the General Hospital near Deep Bottom, Virginia on 28-Nov-1864. He died at U. S. General Hospital Point of Rocks, Virginia on 7-Dec-1864 from pneumonia. He was 19 years old when he enlisted, was a laborer and was 5’3” tall. He was born in Franklin Co., Tennessee. His former owner was Robert Beverly of Henderson, Ky.
19. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, John Beverly, 118th U.S. Colored Infantry, 15 September 1864, Fold3.org, database with images, ([20]: accessed 12 August 2023)
    • • John Beverly was a Private in Co. E of the 118th U.S. Colored Infantry. He enlisted on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered in on 15-Sep-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered out on 6-Feb-1866 in Whites Ranche, Texas. He was 36 years old when he enlisted, was a laborer and was 5’2.5” tall. He was born in Virginia. His former owner was Robert B. Beverly of Henderson, Ky.
20. ↑ 1864 CMSR. Compiled Military Service Records, Lewis Beverly, 118th U.S. Colored Infantry, 15 September 1864, Fold3.org, database with images, ([21]: accessed 16 August 2023)
    • • Lewis Beverly was a Private in Co. A of the 118th U.S. Colored Infantry. He enlisted on 10-Aug-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was mustered in on 10-Aug-1864 in Owensboro, Ky. He was assigned to the Ambulance Corps of the 1st Division from 26-Jan-1865 to 1-May-1865. Then he was assigned as a guard at Lighthouse Point, Virginia on 15-May-1865. He was assigned as a wood chopper from 8-Oct-1865 to Jan-1866. He was mustered out on 6-Feb-1866 in Whites Ranche, Texas. He was 20 years old when he enlisted, was a laborer and was 5’4” tall. He was born in Woodford Co., Kentucky. His former owner was Robert Beverly of Henderson, Ky.