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This page's purpose is to record the enslaved people owned by Benjamin Alexander Gates, and attempt to connect them to their families.
In the 1830 census Benjamin Alexander Gates was in Meriwether, Georgia. Slaves: 14[1]
- Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1 (1820-1829)
- Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 8 (1807- 1820)
- Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 2 (1795-1806)
- Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2 (1807- 1820)
- Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1 (1776-1794)
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
- Total Free White Persons: 2
- Total Slaves: 14
1840 census Benjamin was in Meriwether, Georgia. Slaves: 47[2]
- Slaves - Males - Under 10: 8 (1830-1839)
- Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 14 (1817-1830)
- Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 8 (1805-1816)
- Slaves - Females - Under 10: 6 (1830-1839)
- Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 9 (1817-1830)
- Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 2 (1805-1816)
1850 census Benjamin was in Meriwether, Georgia, Slaves:67.[3]
Name | Sex | Age | Born | Race | Name | Sex | Age | Born | Race | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 45 | 1805 | Black | Male | 15 | 1835 | Black | |||
Male | 45 | 1808 | Black | Male | 15 | 1835 | Black | |||
Clark Gates | Male | 42 | 1810 | Black | Male | 15 | 1835 | Black | ||
Male | 40 | 1810 | Black | Male | 13 | 1837 | Black | |||
Male | 40 | 1810 | Black | Male | 12 | 1838 | Black | |||
Male | 40 | 1810 | Black | Male | 12 | 1838 | Black | |||
Male | 34 | 1816 | Black | Female | 10 | 1840 | Black | |||
Male | 36 | 1814 | Black | Male | 10 | 1840 | Black | |||
Male | 34 | 1816 | Black | Male | 10 | 1840 | Black | |||
Male | 32 | 1818 | Black | Male | 8 | 1842 | Black | |||
Male | 30 | 1820 | Black | Male | 8 | 1842 | Black | |||
Male | 28 | 1822 | Black | Female | 8 | 1842 | Black | |||
Female | 28 | 1822 | Black | Female | 8 | 1842 | Black | |||
Female | 28 | 1822 | Black | Female | 9 | 1841 | Black | |||
Female | 27 | 1823 | Black | Female | 7 | 1843 | Black | |||
Female | 27 | 1823 | Black | Creasy Gates | Female | 6 | 1844 | Black | ||
Female | 25 | 1825 | Black | Male | 6 | 1844 | Black | |||
Female | 28 | 1822 | Black | Male | 5 | 1845 | Black | |||
Female | 24 | 1826 | Black | Male | 5 | 1845 | White | |||
Male | 28 | 1822 | Black | Male | 3 | 1847 | Black | |||
Female | 26 | 1824 | Black | Male | 3 | 1847 | Black | |||
Jane Gates | Female | 30 | 1820 | Black | Female | 3 | 1847 | Black | ||
Female | 30 | 1820 | Black | Female | 3 | 1847 | Black | |||
Female | 26 | 1824 | Black | Female | 3 | 1847 | Black | |||
Male | 20 | 1830 | Black | Female | 2 | 1848 | Black | |||
Male | 20 | 1830 | Black | Male | 1 | 1849 | Black | |||
Female | 20 | 1830 | Black | Male | 1 | 1849 | Black | |||
Female | 20 | 1830 | Black | Female | 1 | 1849 | Black | |||
Female | 18 | 1832 | Black | Female | 1 | 1849 | Black | |||
Male | 18 | 1832 | Black | Male | 31 | 1819 | Black | |||
Male | 18 | 1832 | Black | Male | 0 | 1850 | Black | |||
Female | 17 | 1833 | Black | Female | 0 | 1850 | Black | |||
Male | 17 | 1833 | Black | Female | 0 | 1850 | Black | |||
Male | 16 | 1834 | Black | Female | 13 | 1837 | Black | |||
Male | 15 | 1835 | Black | Female | 45 | 1805 | Black |
Named Slaves
Benjamin's estate passed probate on 10 October 1853. [4]
His wife Emaline inherited these slaves according to Benjamin's will. As well as "Mingo Gate who is a faithful slave and being the laws of Georgia can not be set free. Therefore he shall be favored foreward in case he becomes aged or inference will be provided for.The two hundred dollars given to my wife previously given and put into common stock, she is to take out before the division of my estate." (Item 2, page:218, Image 134 of 705) Slaves: 41
Slaves to be divided between Grandsons Benjamin Kolb Gates and Samuel Martin Gates equally by family. (Item 6, page:220, Image 135 of 705) Slaves:37
- 1. Ben, Olly, Henry, Amanda, Edy (inherited by Benjamin K Gates)
- 2. Draper Gates, Hannah Y Gates, Nathan Gates, Manerva Gates, Frances Gates, Biddy Gates,Jepe Gates, Phoebe Gates. (Inherited by Samuel M Gates)
- 3. Clark Gates, Jane Gates, Loucinda Gates) (inherited by Benjamin K Gates)
- 4. Neptuner Gates, Becky Gates (inherited by Benjamin K Gates)
- 5.Minta Gates, Flora Gates, Cherry GatesJefferson Gates (inherited by Benjamin K Gates)
- 6. Big Jack Gates, Molly Gates, Jack Gates.
- 7. Clem Gates, Sarah Gates, Mary Gates, Charles Gates, Sims Gates,Jordan Gates, Armstell Gates, Fowler Gates, Bill Gates, Thomas Gates, Harrison Gates and Levi Gates (Inherited by Samuel M Gates)
Slaves as directly to Benjamin Kolb Gates (Item 8, page:220, Image 135 of 705) Slaves: 4
- George
- Creasy Gates
- Sophia
- Solomon (deeded gift)
Please see plantation page for names - Benjamin A Gates Home Place Plantation, Meriwether County, Georgia
Notes
Sources
- ↑
1830 Census:
"1830 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1830; Census Place: Meriwether, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 19; Page: 163; Family History Library Film: 0007039
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8058 #1852514 (accessed 7 January 2023)
Benjamin Gates in Meriwether, Georgia. - ↑
1840 Census:
"1840 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1840; Census Place: Meriwether, Georgia; Roll: 46; Page: 103; Family History Library Film: 0007045
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8057 #3649488 (accessed 7 January 2023)
Benjamin Gates in Meriwether, Georgia. - ↑
1850 Census:
"United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 1; FHL microfilm: 442902; Record number: 4885;
FamilySearch Record: HR7F-926Z (accessed 7 January 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QYW-94N Image number 00068
Benjamin Gates in Meriwether, Georgia, United States. - ↑
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 #217055 (accessed 7 January 2023)
Benjamin Gates probate on 10 Oct 1853.
- 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 #217055 (accessed 22 January 2023)
Benjamin Gates probate on 10 Oct 1853.
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