Slaves of Mary Irons (Taylor) Heath, Georgia
Location: [unknown]
Surnames/tags: slavery, black_heritage Heath, Taylor
This page's purpose is to document the slaves owned by Mary Irons (Taylor) Heath (1784-1864) in an attempt to connect them to their families.
1845: Will and Probate Records for William Heath, Newton County, Georgia
On 5 Feb 1845, Mary was willed the following 12 slaves by her husband, William Henry Heath.[1] Two of the slaves (not specifically named, but included in this list) were to be kept in trust for William and Mary's two daughters, Susan Frances Heath and Addeller Heath, until they arrived of age or married. If either daughter died without issue, the slaves and their increase would revert back to the estate. Each of the two slaves would be valued at $450.
- Dick two Heath
- Silvey Heath
- Sam Heath
- Edmon Heath
- Sarah Heath
- Isabella Heath
- Malinda Heath
- Zena Heath
- Joseph Heath
- Leah Heath
- Carter Heath
- Harry Heath
1846: Will and Probate Records for Mary Taylor (mother of Mary Irons Taylor Heath) -- undated will, but filed 19 Oct 1846 in County Court, Richland County, South Carolina.
According to her mother's will, Mary was to receive one-fourth of the estate, the other portions going to her three siblings: Henry Taylor (blacksmith), Sarah Wyche Tucker, and Margaret Martha Russell. The estate included land, seven slaves, plantation stock and tools, and household goods. In the estate inventory, however, there were 12 slaves listed, not 7. Of the 12 listed, it is not stated which slaves went to Mary Irons Taylor Heath except that Harriett (age abt. 15) and Patsy (age abt. 4) were specifically given to her sister, Margaret Martha Russell.
1850 U.S. Federal Census Slave Schedule - District 19, Chambers County, Alabama[2]:
| Slave Owner | # of slaves | Age | Sex | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 64 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 58 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 32 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 41 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 36 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 33 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 32 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 28 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 27 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 24 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 15 | F | M |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 13 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 10 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 9 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 7 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 7 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 5 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 4 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 4 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 2 | M | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 2 | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 1? | F | B |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 9 | M | B |
| TOTAL | 23 |
1860 U.S. Federal Census Slave Schedule - Southern Division, Randolph County, Alabama[3]:
| Slave Owner | # of slaves | Age | Sex | Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 80 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 68 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 54 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 40 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 45 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 37 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 43 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 42 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 34 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 24 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 12 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 10 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 8 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 6 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 5 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 4 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 4 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 4 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 3 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 3 | F | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 1 | M | B | |
| Mary I. Taylor | 1 | 0 | M | B | 3 mo. |
| TOTAL | 22 |
Sources
- ↑ Will and Probate Records: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8635/images/005765033_00091?pId=235941. Entry for 1845 will of William Heath, image 91-92. Original data: Georgia Court of Ordinary (Newton County), Wills, Vol. 1-2, 1823-1871, p 139-140.
- ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules"
The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8055 #90125818 (accessed 8 October 2022)
Mary J Heath in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA. - ↑
1860 Census:
"1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules"
The National Archives in Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7668 #91615391 (accessed 8 October 2022)
Mary J Hath in Southern Division, Randolph, Alabama, USA.
- South Carolina Will Transcripts. South Carolina Department of Archives and History, online images, series S108093, Reel 0023, Frame 00138. Transcription of will of Sarah Wyche Tucker dated 19 Dec 1846. Original manuscript: Richland District Estate Record Book L, Page 63; Estate Packet: Box 59, Pkg 01469. [1]
- Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111871233/mary-irons-heath : accessed 11 December 2021), memorial page for Mary Irons Taylor Heath (12 Sep 1784–24 Dec 1864), Find a Grave Memorial ID 111871233, citing Rock Springs Cemetery, Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by SFP (contributor 47852495) .
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