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Slaves of James Hamilton Blackshear, Georgia

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Location: Laurens, Georgia, United Statesmap
Surnames/tags: slavery black_heritage
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The purpose of this page is to record those enslaved by James H Blackshear and connect them to their descendants.

Estate Division

In 1848 the estate of James H Blackshear was divided into three parts. One for his widow, Caroline, the other two to his minor daughters, Frances and Isabelle. His widow was guardian for their daughters."[1]"


Group No 1: Inherited by Frances M Blackshear (guardian - Caroline E L Blackshear)

NameDescriptionAgeEstimated Birth YearAssessed Value
Peterman501798$ 800
Henryman301818$ 700
Burrelman321816$ 600
Frankman401808$ 600
Abramman211827$ 700
Hardyboy121836$ 525
Antonyboy81840$ 350
Ellingtonboy61842$ 300
Lukeman601788$ 200
Nannywoman651783$ 100
Arnoldboy31845$ 250
Georgeman751773$ 25
Rachaelwoman551793$ 250
Frankboy18 mos1846$ 150
Rittagirl161832$ 500
Tamargirl161832$ 550
Cretiawoman181830$ 650
Mariah Edychild of Cretia18 mos1846with mother
Cretiagirl131835$ 550
Rellagirl181830$ 450
Venusgirl101838$ 400
Millygirl131835$ 350
Charlottgirl61842$ 350
Mollygirl91839$ 375
Elizabethgirl131835$ 300
Harywoman651783$ 1


Group No 2: Inherited by Caroline E L Blackshear, widow

NameDescriptionAgeEstimated Birth YearAssessed Value
Allenman261822$ 800
Hazzardman251823$ 700
Calvinman241824$ 600
Carlowman301818$ 600
Hammondman201828$ 700
Josiahboy111837$ 500
Nelsonboy101838$ 400
Williamboy61842$ 300
Jimman551793$ 350
Primusboy41844$ 250
Neroman801768$ 25
Tenawoman331815$ 400
Lucygirl121836$ 450
Sophiagirl161832$ 500
Edywoman451803$ 600
Carolinachild of Edy21846$ with mother
Harrietgirl21846$ 250
Louisawoman351813$ 500
Louisachild of Louisa6 mos1845$ with mother
Tillagirl81840$ 300
Mintygirl111837$ 400
Hagargirl241824$ 500
Sarahgirl41844$ 250
Hiltygirl101838$ 300
Ellengirl2.51844$ 200
Rosewoman551793$ 150
Gracewoman601788$ 10

Group No 3: Inherited by Isabelle S Blackshear (guardian - Caroline E L Blackshear)

NameDescriptionAgeEstimated Birth YearAssessed Value
Nathanman301818$ 700
Stephenman201828$ 700
Bettonman251823$ 700
Fedman391809$ 550
Samman451803$ 450
Jarvisboy121836$ 550
Patrickboy81840$ 400
Benboy61842$ 350
Billman421806$ 375
Charmboy6.51840$ 250
Septemberman831765$ 75
Clarisawoman371811$ 450
Moriahchild of Clarisa4 days1848$ with mother
Silvygirl111837$ 400
Rosegirl41844$ 200
Margaretgirl181830$ 500
Harrywoman251823$ 650
Josephinechild of Harry1.51846$ with mother
Mary Anngirl101838$ 400
Amywoman301818$ 500
Jinnygirl131835$ 450
Lizzywoman281820$ 800
Billchild of Lizz21846$ with mother
Fannychild31845$ 175
Hannahwoman251823$ 300
Charrywoman401808$ 200

Sources

  1. ↑ Probate records, 1808-1934: ""Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990""
    Catalog: Probate records, 1808-1934 Division of estates 1820-1860 v. A Agreements 1828
    Image path: Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990 > Laurens > Divisions of estates 1820-1860 vol A > image 32 of 64; citing various county, district, and probate courts.
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9QM-W8FH (accessed 13 July 2023)




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