Matthew M. Harris held slaves for many years. In the 1810 U.S. Census, he is listed with 18 slaves.
| 1810 United States Census-- Nelson County, Virginia | Slaves | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Household: Matthew Harris | 18 |
In the 1820 U.S. Federal Census, Matthew M. Harris is listed with 20 slaves.
| 1820 United States Census--Nelson County, Virginia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Household: Matthew M. Harris | Number of Slaves | ||
| Males, 0-14 years | 5 | ||
| Males, 14-25 years | 4 | ||
| Males, 26-44 years | 1 | ||
| Females, 0-14 years | 4 | ||
| Females, 14-25 years | 4 | ||
| Females, 26-44 years | 2 | ||
| Total Number of Slaves | 20 |
The 1830 U.S. Federal Census shows Matthew M. Harris with 31 slaves.
| 1830 United States Census--Nelson County, Virginia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Family: Matthew M. Harris | Number of Slaves | ||
| Males, 0-9 years | 10 | ||
| Males, 10-23 years | 4 | ||
| Males, 24-35 years | 2 | ||
| Males, 36-54 years | 1 | ||
| Females, 0-9 years | 6 | ||
| Females, 10-23 years | 3 | ||
| Females, 24-35 years | 4 | ||
| Females, 36-54 years | 1 | ||
| Total Number of Slaves | 31 |
The 1850 U.S. Census Slave Schedule shows Matthew M. Harris with 30 slaves. It was the final census taken before his death in 1857.
| 1850 United States Census, Slave Schedule--Albemarle County, Virginia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner: Matthew Harris | |||
| 1 | M | 65 | B |
| 1 | F | 65 | B |
| 1 | F | 65 | B |
| 1 | F | 65 | B |
| 1 | F | 65 | B |
| 1 | F | 40 | B |
| 1 | M | 30 | B |
| 1 | M | 30 | B |
| 1 | M | 25 | B |
| 1 | M | 20 | B |
| 1 | M | 20 | B |
| 1 | M | 20 | B |
| 1 | M | 18 | B |
| 1 | M | 15 | B |
| 1 | M | 12 | B |
| 1 | M | 10 | B |
| 1 | M | 8 | B |
| 1 | M | 6 | B |
| 1 | M | 4 | B |
| 1 | F | 38 | B |
| 1 | F | 30 | B |
| 1 | F | 30 | B |
| 1 | F | 28 | B |
| 1 | F | 20 | B |
| 1 | F | 16 | B |
| 1 | F | 12 | B |
| 1 | F | 10 | B |
| 1 | F | 7 | B |
| 1 | F | 5 | B |
| 1 | F | 1 | B |
| Total Number of Slaves | 30 |