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Slaves of Nathaniel Macon, Warren County, North Carolina

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Slaves of Nathaniel Macon

The purpose of this page is to document and identify the slaves held by Nathaniel Macon (1757-1837) in Warren County, North Carolina.

Nathaniel Macon inherited land from his father, Gideon Macon. He later expanded his holdings to over 1900 acres and named it Buck Springs Plantation.

1800 Census

In 1800, Nathan Macon held 34 slaves in Warren County,[1]

1820 Census

In 1820, Nathan Macon held 35 slaves in Warren County[2]

Slaves - Males - Under 14: 7
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 3
Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44: 3
Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 5
Slaves - Females - Under 14: 7
Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 7
Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 2

1830 Census

In 1830, Nathan Macon held 56 slaves in Warren County[3]

Slaves - Males - Under 10: 11
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 8
Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 4
Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 2
Slaves - Males - 55 thru 99: 5
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 10
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 7
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 6
Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 3

Will of Nathaniel Macon

In his will, signed October 25, 1835 and proved in November Court 1837, Nathaniel gifted the following:

  • 7 seven slaves previously gifted without conveyance to daughters Betsy and Seignora, now confirmed title. Their names were captured in the inventory. Both daughters were deceased at the time he wrote his will.
    • Jenny & Child- in possession of Drury S. Marrow
    • Harriet- in possession of Col. Jos. Maclin & Wife
    • Susanna- in possession of Henry L. Martin
    • Matilda- in possession of Nath'l M. Martin
    • Rachel- in possession of Wm. K. Martin
    • Lucinda- in possession of William Eaton Jr.
  • To William Eaton Jr, grandson
    • Frank
    • Dolly, wife of Frank
    • Harry
    • Hester, wife of Harry
  • To Nathaniel M Martin, grandson
    • Phil
    • China, wife of Phil
  • To choose their future master
    • Ephraim
    • Lucy
  • To children of Betsy K Martin, dec'd - except for Nathaniel M Martin
    • one half of the remainder of negroes
  • To William Patton, Jr - grandson
    • one third of one half of the remainder of negroes
  • To children of Seignora Patton, dec'd daughter
    • two thirds of one half of the remainder of negroes

1837 Estate Inventory

An Inventory of the Estate of NATHANIEL MACON dec'd returned by his Executor W. N. EDWARDS to November Sessions 1837 named 80 slaves
The chart below shows entries from the family bible with birth dates and those persons who were identified in the 1837 Estate Inventory.
A few slaves were born after Macon's death but were on the inventory (so not listed in the family bible)
  • Toby
  • Martha
  • Henry
NameBirth Date in Bible1800 Census1837 Inventory
Humphrey1740Yes
Kate1743Yes
Frank20 Feb 1754YesYes
Isbell1754 - dead
George1755Yes
Lucy1759YesYes
Ephraim8 May 1765YesYes
Titus1769Yes
Polly1769YesYes
Minna1773YesYes
Venus1772Yes
Anthony1778Yes
Adam1782Yes
Dan1782YesYes
Tom1783Yes
Sabrina1779Yes
Nelle1779 - dead
Harry1785YesYes
Great Esther1780Yes
Tansy1785Yes
Frank26 Dec 1785Yes
Esther20 Dec 1787Yes
Jane1788Yes
James Sprigg12 Feb 1789Yes
Betty20 Jun 1791Yes
John1793Yes
Solomon1794Yes
James1795Yes
Stephen1796Yes
Billey1796Yes
HannahSep 1796Yes
Salley26 Apr 1798Yesyes
Pleasant1798Yes
Priscilla1798Yes
Phill1799YesYes
Nelle5 Jan 1800YesYes
Anna10 Jun 1800Yes
Claiborne8 Apr 1801
Norval20 Apr 1801
Lewis10 May 1801Yes
JohnAug 1802
Mary3 Mar 1803Yes
Nancy26 Oct 1804
Winny2 Jun 1804
Patsey8 Jul 1804
Neaton3 Jun 1805Yes
Sabrina3 Jul 1805
Oscar13 Jan 1807
Effy1780Yes
Cloe1800Yes
Polly1802Yes
Moses1804Yes
Nelson1806Yes
Billy1808Yes
SprigJan 1810
Phoebe25 Apr 1810
Priscilla2 Jun 1812Yes
Aaron19 Mar 1814Yes
Isaiah20 Jul 1814Yes
Mat1 Feb 1816
Bettybought of Mr Myrick JonesYes
Negro of Sally
Milley20 May 1816 - dead
Brown4 May 1817Yes
Nancy27 May 1817Yes
Huldah28 Jan 1818Yes
Tempe26 Sep 1818Yes
Esther19 Jan 1819Yes
Caty6 May 1819Yes
Maria22 Jan 1820Yes
John23 Jan 1820Yes
Miranda27 Sep 1820Yes
Mansfield7 Feb 1821Yes
Aggey16 May 1821Yes
Owen16 Jan 1822Yes
Robert14 Jun 1822Yes
Cornelius27 Jan 1823Yes
Rachel23 Jun 1823W Martin
Milley20 Jul 1823Yes
Susanna7 Sep 1823
Cheesman8 Oct 1823
Harriet25 Oct 1824Jos Maclin
Lucinda24 May 1825W Eaton
George31 Aug 1825
Molly6 Sep 1825Yes
Plummer4 Mar 1827
Willis1795Yes
Eliza12 Jun 1827Yes
Essex28 Jul 1827Yes
Henry31 Jul 1827
Critty12 Aug 1827
William5 Jan 1828Yes
Martha15 Apr 1828Yes
Emmanuel17 Jan 1829Yes
Sprig20 May 1829Yes
Solomon3 Jun 1829Yes
Amy20 Sep 1829Yes
Watley28 Nov 1829
Carey1 Nov 1830Yes
Betsey20 Feb 1831Yes
Frederic10 Apr 1831Yes
Norsworthy20 May 1831Yes
China1804Yes
Matilda15 Sep 1824
Lucretia15 Oct 1826Yes
Julia Ann25 Oct 1828Yes
Philip17 Apr 1830Yes
Lydia29 Jan 1832Yes
Nathan3 Sep 1832Yes
Isaac17 Jan 1833Yes
Rhoda9 Mar 1833Yes
Littleton22 Mar 1833Yes
Hannah9 Jan 1834Yes
Weldon28 Nov 1834Yes
Lucy23 Jan 1835
Jacob29 Feb 1836Yes
Willis28 Mar 1838Yes
Peter25 May 1836Yes
Godfrey (Ferra)25 Jul 1836
Janett30 Jul 1836Yes
George29 Dec 1836Yes
Claud/Clary18 Feb 1837Yes

Sources

  1. ↑ 1800 Census: "1800 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1800; Census Place: Hallifax, Warren, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 820; Image: 819; Family History Library Film: 337908
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7590 #331969 (accessed 18 November 2022)
    Nathl Mawn Esquire in Hallifax, Warren, North Carolina.
  2. ↑ 1820 Census: "1820 United States Federal Census"
    1820 U S Census; Census Place: Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina; Page: 808; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 444
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7734 #350737 (accessed 18 November 2022)
    Nathaniel Macon in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina.
  3. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1830; Census Place: Sixpound, Warren, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 125; Page: 592; Family History Library Film: 0018091
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8058 #256822 (accessed 18 November 2022)
    Nathaniel Macon in Sixpound, Warren, North Carolina.
  • Macon and Eaton Family Bible Records, 1743-1847. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. Collection; Collection 01177. Digitized, accessed 11-18-2022 Link to Digital Collection
  • Probate: "North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998"
    Wills and Estate Papers (Warren County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Warren, North Carolina
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 9061 #580374 (accessed 18 November 2022)
    Nathaniel Macon, will signed October 25, 1835 and probate in 1837.
  • NATHANIEL MACON Estate - 1837; Recorded in Book 36 Page 222, November Court 1837




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