Slaves of Leonard Scott

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States, Wilcox, Alabama, United States
Surnames/tags: Scott Slavery Black_Heritage

Contents 1 Slaves of Leonard Scott 1.1 Will of John Bullock 1.2 1810 Census 1.3 1830 Census 1.4 1840 Census 1.5 1844 Will of Leonard Scott 2 Sources

Slaves of Leonard Scott

The purpose of this page is to identify and document the slaves held by Leonard Scott (1782-1845) in both Edgefield County, South Carolina and later in Wilcox County, Alabama. This helps us connect enslaved ancestors to their descendants.

Will of John Bullock

Lucinda's father left her 5 slaves in his 1799 Will:^[1]

1. Beck (John) Scott (bef.1799-)
2. Betty (John) Scott (bef.1799-)
3. Jeney (John) Scott (bef.1799-)
4. Mattey (John) Scott (bef.1799-)
5. Pegey (John) Scott (bef.1799-)

Lucinda was a minor at the time of her father's death. She would marry about 1805. It is unknown whether the above slaves became Leonard Scott's property.

1810 Census

In 1810, Leonard Scott held 12 slaves in Edgefield County, South Carolina^[2]

1830 Census

In 1830, Leonard Scott held 39 slaves in Wilcox County, Alabama^[3]

• Slaves - Males - Under 10 16
• Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23 4
• Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35 1
• Slaves - Females - Under 10 6
• Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 8
• Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35 3
• Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54 1

1840 Census

In 1840, Leonard Scott held 50 slaves in Wilcox County, Alabama^[4]

• Slaves - Males - Under 10 10
• Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23 6
• Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35 6
• Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54 4
• Slaves - Males - 55 thru 99 3
• Slaves - Females - Under 10 10
• Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 3
• Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35 3
• Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54 4
• Slaves - Females - 55 thru 99 1

1844 Will of Leonard Scott

Leonard signed his will on September 18, 1844, in Wilcox, Alabama. Thirteen slaves were gifted by name.^[5]

Lucinda Scott Wife

• Jim Enslaved Person
• Hagit Enslaved Person
• Chance Enslaved Person
• Jane Enslaved Person
• Anda Enslaved Person
• Belsey Enslaved Person
• Winny Enslaved Person
• Mariah Enslaved Person
• Dunn Enslaved Person
• Fill Enslaved Person

William C Scott Son

• Daniel Enslaved Person
• Jincy Enslaved Person

• Charles Enslaved Person - to be sold

Sources

1. ↑ Transcribed Will of John Bullock
2. ↑ 1810 Census: "1810 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1810; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 52; Image: Scm252_62-0056; FHL Roll: 0181421
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7613 #600062 (accessed 9 April 2023)
   Leonard Scott in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA.
3. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: Wilcox, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 3; Page: 191; Family History Library Film: 0002330
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8058 #1016009 (accessed 9 April 2023)
   Leonard Scott in Wilcox, Alabama.
4. ↑ 1840 Census: "1840 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1840; Census Place: Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: 16; Page: 331; Family History Library Film: 0002335
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8057 #1377255 (accessed 9 April 2023)
   Leonard Scott in Wilcox, Alabama.
5. ↑ Probate: "Alabama, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999"
   Wilcox County, Alabama, Probate Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Wilcox County); Probate Place: Wilcox, Alabama
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8799 #2320278 (accessed 9 April 2023)
   Leonard Scott probate on 8 Sep 1844 in Wilcox, Alabama, USA.