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Slaves of Joseph Cone, Georgia

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Location: Meriwether, Georgia, United Statesmap
Surnames/tags: Cone Slavery Black_Heritage
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The purpose of this page is to help unite descendants of those enslaved by Joseph Cone with their ancestors.

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1850 slave schedule

In 1850 Joseph is registered as owning 21 slaves in Meriwether County, Georgia. Twelve are under the age of 11. The oldest is a 55 year old man, probably Claiborne.

1860 slave schedule

The following were listed to Joseph's son, Leonidas, as Joseph's estate had not been distributed. Some slave belonging to Leonidas are likely mixed in.

Males - ages: 60, 41, 18, 17, 12, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 0
Females - ages: 55, 41, 38, 16, 16, 14, 14, 9, 6, 4, 2, 2, 0

Probate Inventory & Distribution

The probate inventory of Joseph Cone was taken in April of 1860, the distribution happened in December of that year. The slaves were divided up among his children.

SlaveDescriptionAssessed ValueInherited by
Claiborneold man$600Mahala
Maywoman$500Mahala
Dorcaswoman$700Robert
Dinahwoman$1,000Jackson
Danielman$1,000Lee
Mosesman$1,600Mat
Joshuaman$1,500Josephine
Johnboy$1,200Mahala
Georgeboy$1,100Bishop
Charlieboy$1,000Missouri
Little Danielboy$900Lee
Jenny (Linnia)girl$1,000Missouri
Juliagirl$900Bishop
Mariahgirl$700Josephine
Frank$400Jackson
William$400Robert
Little Maygirl$200Robert

Sources

  • 1850 Census: "United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 10; FHL microfilm: 442902; Record number: 7708;
    FamilySearch Record: HR7X-VZW2 (accessed 24 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QYW-MZ4 Image number 00101
    Joseph Cone owner in household of Joseph Cone in Meriwether, Georgia, United States.
  • Will, Georgia Wills and Probate Records, Meriwether County, Wills, 1831-1903, page 14-15, image 410 Ancestry.com link
  • Probate Inventory, Georgia Wills and Probate Records, Meriwether County, Returns, Vol E 1858-1863, page 208-209, image 138 Ancestry.com link
  • Probate Disbursement, Georgia Wills and Probate Records, Meriwether County, Returns, Vol E 1858-1863, page 350-351, image 218 Ancestry.com link




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