Slaves of Reuben Henry Harrison, Fairfield, South Carolina

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Fairfield County, South Carolina
Surnames/tags: Harrison Slavery Black_Heritage

Contents 1 Slaves of Reuben Henry Harrison, Fairfield County, South Carolina 1.1 1800 Census 1.2 1810 Census 1.3 1820 Census 1.4 1830 Census 1.5 1835 Will 2 Sources

Slaves of Reuben Henry Harrison, Fairfield County, South Carolina

The purpose of this page is to document and identify the slaves held by Reuben Henry Harrison (bef.1760-bef.1835) in Fairfield County, South Carolina

1800 Census

In 1800, Rueben Harrison held 32 slaves in Fairfield County^[1]

1810 Census

In 1810, Reuben Harrison held 85 slaves in Fairfield, South Carolina.^[2]

1820 Census

In 1820, Reuben Harrison held 140 slaves in Fairfield, South Carolina.^[3]

• Slaves - Males - Under 14: 30
• Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 21
• Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44: 22
• Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 2
• Slaves - Females - Under 14: 25
• Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 17
• Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44: 16
• Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 7

1830 Census

In 1830, Reuben Harrison held 221 slaves in Fairfield County^[4]

• Slaves - Males - Under 10: 42
• Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 29
• Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 36
• Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 6
• Slaves - Females - Under 10: 43
• Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 27
• Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 30
• Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 4
• Slaves - Females - 55 thru 99: 4
• Slaves and Colored Persons - Deaf and Dumb - 14 thru 24: 1

1835 Will

In his will, signed March 13, 1835 and proved June 24, 1835, Reuben Harrison named the following slaves:.^[5]

• To his wife Nancy Harrison as a life estate. She would re-marry and under the term of the wills, the named persons reverted to son, David Harrison. In January, 1836, David Harrison conveyed rights and title to his brother-in-law, Charles Moores. When Nancy Harrison married Vincent Bell, Charles Moores petitioned the court for recovery of the following.^[6]
  • Harry
  • Maria, wife of Harry
  • Letty, their child
  • Peggy, their child
    

An appraisement of the estate of Reuben Harrison (David Harrison, administrator) was completed July 25, 1835.

• Leonard $700
• Nancy $250
• Pleasant $700
• little Edmund $200
• Mary $500
• Amy $100
• Anderson $400
• Jesse $500
• Rachell $300
• Winny $500
• Celia $250
• Hope (?) $650
• Tom $200
• Cinda $500
• Manison (?) $125
• Emma $175
• Bob Brown $700
• Livina $125
• Lucy $450
• Tony $700
• Dorcas $450
• Lucinda $450
• Edmund $700
• John $500
• Kelly $450
• Adaline $200
• Spencer $150
• Old Porter $0
• Punbre (?) $200
• York $400
• Lily (blind) $20
• Harry $300
• Mariah $250
• Letty $500
• Peggy $375
• Jim $700
• Punbra (?) $250
• Bristow $500
• Miles $300
• Lorman $500
• Aaron $500
• Drusilla $250
• Priscilla $550
• Susan $550
• Hurly $100
• Moses $175
• Charlotte $300
• Bob Tucker $100
• David $700
• Cary $550
• William $200
• Caroline $150
• Old Tony $500
• Bob $650
• Milly $400
• Anna $500
• Patty $500
• Bella $300
• Mary $200
• March $350
• old Letty $200
• old Tom $350
• old George $100
• Old Tilly $100

Sources

1. ↑ 1800 Census: "1800 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1800; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 199; Image: 384; Family History Library Film: 181422
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7590 #481650 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Rueben Harrison in Fairfield, South Carolina.
2. ↑ 1810 Census: "1810 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1810; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 575; Image: Scm252_62-0183; FHL Roll: 0181421
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7613 #604756 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Reuben Harrison in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
3. ↑ 1820 Census: "1820 United States Federal Census"
   1820 U S Census; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Page: 42; NARA Roll: M33_118; Image: 243
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7734 #962445 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Reuben Harrison in Fairfield, South Carolina.
4. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 169; Page: 365; Family History Library Film: 0022503
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 8058 #633950 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Reuben Harrison in Fairfield, South Carolina.
5. ↑ Probate: "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Estate Records, 1800-1847; Author: South Carolina. Court of Ordinary (Fairfield District); Probate Place: South Carolina
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 9080 #1726651 (accessed 23 November 2022)
   Reuben Harrison probate on 13 Mar 1836.
6. ↑ Fairfield District, South Carolina. July 28, 1836. - July 10, 1837.; Court: Equity; Petition #21383607 Link to Abstract