Slaves of Shearod Thompson, Georgia
Location: Jackson County, Georgia
Surnames/tags: Slavery Black_Heritage
This page's purpose is to record the enslaved people owned by Shearod Thompson (abt.1757-1843), and attempt to connect them to their families.
Census Records
Shearod was the owner of a sizable plantation and at least three slaves [in York County, South Carolina]. The 1790 Census record shows that he was the owner of one slave, and in 1800, three slaves. It is difficult to comprehend; however, a deed dated 1805 demonstrates that Shearod must have incurred serious legal difficulties. His real estate was seized in his demesne and sold according to the Custom of Vendues. The plantation was purchased by Ann Biggers for twenty dollars even though the estate was appraised at $803.45! Ann Biggers immediately sold the property for $500. Shearod removed to Jefferson, Jackson county, Georgia about 1804.
Shearod resided on a large plantation on the Oconee River, 3 miles east of Jefferson, Georgia. He lived there for thirty-nine years and until his death. [1]
On 7 August 1820, "Sherod" Thompson was enumerated as head of household in Jackson County, Georgia. He was recorded holding 9 slaves that year:[2]
- Slaves - Males - Under 14: 4
- Slaves - Females - Under 14: 4
- Slaves - Females - 45 and over: 1
In 1830 US census, "Sherod" was again enumerated as head of household in Jackson County, Georgia. His age was listed in the 70 thru 79 age bracket. He was recorded holding 11 slaves that year:[3]
- Slaves - Males - Under 10: 4
- Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 3
- Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
- Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2
- Slaves - Females - 55 thru 99: 1
There was an 83 year old Sherrod Thompson living in Jackson County who was enumerated in the 1840 census with 21 slaves. This most likely was this Shearod:[4]
- Slaves - Males - Under 10 3
- Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23 3
- Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35 3
- Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54 2
- Slaves - Females - Under 10 5
- Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 1
- Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35 2
- Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54 1
- Slaves - Females - 55 thru 99 1
The notice of the sale of his Jackson County estate at auction posted in the Southern Banner on 16 Nov 1843, stated there were about 20 slaves that would also be sold.[5]
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