Slaves of Robert Alexander, Kentucky

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Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Slaves 1.2 Taxes 2 Source

Introduction

This page's purpose is to record the people enslaved by Robert Alexander (abt.1767-abt.1841) and attempt to connect them to their families.

See also: Woodburn Stud, Woodford County, Kentucky

Slaves

In the 1820 Census, Robert held 28 enslaved people: ^[1][2]

Slaves - 3 Males - Under 14

Slaves - 5 Males - 14 thru 25

Slaves - 5 Males - 26 thru 44

Slaves - 5 Males - 45 and over

Slaves - 3 Females - Under 14

Slaves - 2 Females - 14 thru 25

Slaves - 1 Female - 26 thru 44

Slaves - 4 Females - 45 and over

11 Persons - Engaged in Agriculture

Total Slaves 27

In the 1830 Census, Robert held 21 enslaved people: ^[3][4]

Slaves - 1 Male - Under 10

Slaves - 1 Male - 10 thru 23

Slaves - 1 Male - 24 thru 35

Slaves - 2 Males - 36 thru 54

Slaves - 6 Females - Under 10

Slaves - 3 Females - 10 thru 23

Slaves - 1 Female - 24 thru 35

Slaves - 1 Female - 36 thru 54

Slaves - 2 Females - 55 thru 99

Total Slaves 21

In the 1840 Census Robert held 29 enslaved people: ^[5][6]

Slaves - 7 Males - Under 10

Slaves - 1 Male - 10 thru 23

Slaves - 2 Males - 24 thru 35

Slaves - 3 Males - 36 thru 54

Slaves - 1 Male - 55 thru 99

Slaves - 4 Females - Under 10

Slaves - 6 Females - 10 thru 23

Slaves - 2 Females - 24 thru 35

Slaves - 1 Female - 36 thru 54

Slaves - 2 Females - 55 thru 99

Total Slaves 29

In 1848 Robert's estate was divided with 25 enslaved persons were named in the probate papers.^[7] Division No.1

• Louisa, $250
• John, child of Louisa, $250
• Mary Eliza, $150
• Americus, $100
• Maria, $100
• Eliza, $400
• Dudley, child of Eliza, $450
• Jane, $300
• Tom, $500

Division No.2

• Nelley, $200
• Martha, dau of Nelley, $500
• Edawrd, son of Nelley, $450
• Andrew, son of Nelley, $400
• Neavill, son of Nelley, $350
• Offeline, son/dau? of Nelley, $250
• Monie, son/dau? of Nelley, $200
• John Alexander, son of Nelley, $100

Division No.3

• Mary, $150
• Milley, dau of Mary, $400
• Docie, son of Mary, $450
• Ann Maria, dau of Mary, $300
• James, son of Mary, $300
• Eliza Ann, dau of Mary, $200
• Bob, a young man, $600
• Lewis, an old man, $350

Taxes

Woodford Co, KY Taxes: 1792^[8]

• 14 enslaved persons over age 16
• 3 enslaved persons under age 16

1793 ^[9] 1794^[10]

• 16 enslaved persons over age 16
• 5 enslaved persons under age 16

1795^[11]

• 17 enslaved persons over age 16
• 6 enslaved persons under age 16

1796^[12]

• 11 enslaved persons above age 16
• 18 total enslaved persons

1797^[13]

• 10 enslaved persons above age 16
• 18 total enslaved persons

Source

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLJ-35M : accessed 8 June 2021), Robert Alexander, Woodford, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 114, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 29; FHL microfilm 186,189.
2. ↑ http://www.airdriestud.com
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPZ-7KK : 20 February 2021), Robert Alexander, Woodford, Kentucky, United States; citing 322, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 42; FHL microfilm 7,821.
4. ↑ 1830 Census: "1830 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1830; Census Place: Woodford, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 42; Page: 322; Family History Library Film: 0007821
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8058 #1107663 (accessed 17 December 2023)
   Robert Alexander in Woodford, Kentucky.
5. ↑ United States Census, 1840: "United States Census, 1840"
   Image path: United States Census, 1840 > Kentucky > Woodford > Northern District > image 25 of 34; Citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-KW1 (accessed 7 June 2022)
   • 1840 census Woodford Co, KY
6. ↑ 1840 Census: "1840 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1840; Census Place: Northern District, Woodford, Kentucky; Roll: 126; Page: 224; Family History Library Film: 0007832
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8057 #1302874 (accessed 17 December 2023)
   Robert Alexander in Northern District, Woodford, Kentucky.
7. ↑ Probate records, 1789-1991: "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990"
   Catalog: Probate records, 1789-1991 Vols. N-O 1846-1854 - N has no index
   Image path: Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990 > Woodford > Will records, 1846-1854, Vol. N-O > image 132 of 625
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9DP-LSXX (accessed 7 June 2022)
   • 14 Apr 1848 probate division Woodford Co, KY, Bk N p.245
8. ↑ Tax record: "Tax books"
   Catalog: Tax books Tax books 1790-1797, 1799-1814
   Film number: 007834527 > image 74 of 1330
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-CS83-J (accessed 7 June 2022)
   • 1792 Woodford Co, KY property tax
9. ↑ Unclassified: Film number: 007856355 > image 519 of 834
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS79-1HWT (accessed 7 June 2022)
   • 1793 Woodford personal property tax
10. ↑ Tax record: "Tax books"
    Catalog: Tax books Tax books 1790-1797, 1799-1814
    Film number: 007834527 > image 131 of 1330
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-CSD9-M (accessed 7 June 2022)
    • 1794 Woodford property tax
11. ↑ Tax record: "Tax books"
    Catalog: Tax books Tax books 1790-1797, 1799-1814
    Film number: 007834527 > image 208 of 1330
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-CSD7-X (accessed 7 June 2022)
    • 1795 Woodford property tax
12. ↑ Tax record: "Tax books"
    Catalog: Tax books Tax books 1790-1797, 1799-1814
    Film number: 007834527 > image 294 of 1330
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-CSDM-X (accessed 7 June 2022)
    • 1796 Woodford property tax
13. ↑ Tax record: "Tax books"
    Catalog: Tax books Tax books 1790-1797, 1799-1814
    Film number: 007834527 > image 350 of 1330
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3J-CS8S-C (accessed 7 June 2022)
    • 1797 Woodford property tax