Slaves of Edward Stuart Crosland, South Carolina

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States
Surnames/tags: Crossland Slavery Black_Heritage

Contents 1 Slaves of Edward Crosland, South Carolina 1.1 1800 Census 1.2 1810 Census 1.3 1820 Census 1.4 Estate of Edward Crosland 2 Sources

Slaves of Edward Crosland, South Carolina

The purpose of this page is to document and identify the people enslaved by Edward Stuart Crosland (1740-1821) in Marlboro County, to assist in connecting them to their families.

1800 Census

In 1800, Edward Crossland held eight people enslaved in Marlboro County.^[1]

1810 Census

In 1810, Edward Crosland held 14 people enslaved in Marlboro County^[2]

1820 Census

In 1820, Edward Crosland held 24 people enslaved in Marlboro County^[3]

• Slaves - Males - Under 14 7
• Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25 4
• Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44 3
• Slaves - Males - 45 and over 1
• Slaves - Females - Under 14 2
• Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25 4
• Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44 3

Estate of Edward Crosland

Edward wrote two wills, one in 1814 and another in 1818. Following his death in 1821, a protracted legal battle ensued to determine which will was valid; legal proceedings continued until 1835. During this extended probate, several of the enslaved people owned by Edward's estate were hired out for forced labor and generated income for Edward's family.^[4]

1814 Will

Edward Crosland of Marlborough District signed his will on August 12, 1814. Executors: Bartholemew Cosnahan, John Crosland, Samuel Crosland, Daniel Crosland. Witnessed by Joshua David, John H David, John Thomas, Alfred Yeomans (Will Book A Page 88)^[5]

to wife Ann

• Will
• Jim
• Cate

to daughter Elizabeth Grant

• negro girl Rachel

to daughter Rebecca

• negro child Barbary

to son William

• negro boy Jeremiah

1818 Will

Edward Crosland of Marlboro County signed his will in 1818. Witnessed by Joshua David, John N David, Mac Smith. It was proved January 12, 1820. Executors were John Crosland, Samuel Crosland, Daniel M Crosland and Bartholomew Coshahan.^[6]

to wife Ann as a life lease

• Will
• Peter
• Mitchell
• Diddy
• Cate
• Cloe

to daughter Rebecca, in trust

• negro girl Rachel

to son William Crossland

• negro boy Jeremiah

Sources

1. ↑ 1800 Census: "1800 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1800; Census Place: Marlboro District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 51; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 181425
   Ancestry ca Record 7590 #505936 (accessed 6 February 2024)
   Edward Cropland in Marlboro District, South Carolina.
2. ↑ 1810 Census: "1810 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1810; Census Place: Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 96a; Image: Scm252_61-0166; FHL Roll: 0181420
   Ancestry ca Record 7613 #584275 (accessed 6 February 2024)
   Edward Crosland in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
3. ↑ 1820 Census: "1820 United States Federal Census"
   Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Marlboro, South Carolina; Page: 72; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 137
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7734 #983498 (accessed 6 February 2024)
   Edward Crosland in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
4. ↑ Probate: "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Equity Records and Bills, 1805-1869, With Index, 1805-1870; Author: South Carolina. Civil Court (Marlboro County); Probate Place: Marlboro, South Carolina
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 9080 #55139 (accessed 6 February 2024)
   Edward Crosland probate on 20 Jan 1822 in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
   NOTE: Indexing is incorrect. Packet starts on Image 168. Contains copies of both wills plus petitions and testimony.
5. ↑ Book: Ricaud, Lulu Crosland., The family of Edward and Ann Snead Crosland, 1740-1957.
   [n.p., 1958]; 1958; page: 38
   Internet Archive (accessed 6 February 2024)
6. ↑ Will: "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Will Books; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Marlboro County); Probate Place: Marlboro, South Carolina
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9080 #59539 (accessed 6 February 2024)
   Will of Edward Crossland of Marlborough District, State of South Carolina, granted signed in 1818.