Slaves of John J Milam, Georgia

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United States
Surnames/tags: slavery black_heritage

The purpose of this page is to connect descendants of those enslaved by John Jackson Milam with their ancestors.

Slave Schedule

In 1860 as the estate had not yet been distributed the slaves were listed to the wife, Irene Milam. Total of 8 slaves in Meriwether County, Georgia.^[1] (Question: Why do these genders not match up with those on the distribution?)

Female Ages: 40, 44, 12, 14, 6, 5, 3

Male Age: 10

Probate Distribution

The probate distribution was held in January of 1862.^[2]

Slaves inherited by the children: Marshall & Mary Ann (still minors)

Slave	Description	Assessed Value
Mariah	woman	$760
Washington	boy	$1,000
James	boy	$400
Milanda	girl	$875
Jane	girl	$650
Francis	boy	$600

Slaves inherited by the widow, Irene Bowles (formerly Milam)

Slave	Description	Assessed Value
Patsy	girl	$1,000
John	boy	$450
Dolly	girl	$700

Sources

1. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860"
   citing Page: 92; Line: 12; FHL microfilm: 000803148; Record number: 107931;
   FamilySearch Record: WKVZ-R83Z (accessed 1 February 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBF-9NKG Image number 00563
   Irena C Milam owner in household of Irena C Milam in Meriwether, Georgia, United States.
2. ↑ Probate Distribution Georgia Wills and Probate Records, Meriwether County, Georgia, Returns, Vol E, 1858-1863, page 528, image 308 Ancestry.com link