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Stony Point Plantation, Abbeville County, South Carolina

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History

Stony Point Plantation[1] started with the purchase of property in Abbeville County, South Carolina, by William Smith. It is said he migrated from Virginia with his wife about 1794.[2] Due to county lines changing, Stony Point is currently located in Greenwood County, South Carolina. This page was created under Abbeville County as that is where the records for the plantation and slaves were located.

William Smith died in 1824. His widow, Lucy Smith, stayed on at the plantation until her death in 1847. Their son, Joel Smith, inherited the plantation either by purchase or dividend, after the death of his parents. He continued to live at Stony Point until his death in 1855.[3][4] The plantation then belonged to his widow, Isabella Smith. She died in 1859.

This page records the enslaved who lived at Stony Point during the years 1824-1859.

Slaves

The Slaves of William Smith

These 51 slaves were listed in the probate paperwork of William Smith in 1824.[5] They were then transferred to family members as follows:[6]

  • Gilbert, value $350, to Lucy Smith
  • Sarah, value $200, to Lucy Smith
  • Nan, value $150, to John Smith
  • Jack, value $200, to John Smith
  • Joseph Sen'r, value $350, to Wm Smith
  • Dinah & child Gilbert, value $500, to Lucy Smith
  • Kiziah and child McHadley, value $500, to Wm Smith
  • Tilly & 2 children, value $600, to John Smith
  • Sopha and child, value $450, to Lucy Smith
  • Linda and child, value $300, to John Smith
  • Patty & child, value $400, to Robert Smith
  • Sena and child, value $450, to Robert Smith
  • Silva and child, value $500, to Lucy Smith
  • Tempy & child, value $400, to Lucy Smith
  • Spencer, value $300, to Lucy Smith
  • Joseph Jun'r, value $500, to Lucy Smith
  • Vince, value $400, to John Smith
  • Lizi, girl, value $350, Thomas Smith
  • Caroline, girl, value $275, to Lucy Smith
  • Henna, girl, value $250, to Lucy Smith
  • Elliet, boy, value $150, to Lucy Smith
  • Harriett, girl, $250, to Lucy Smith
  • Fanny, girl, $150, to Lucy Smith
  • Nelson, boy, value $300, to Thomas Smith
  • Sharlot/Charlotte, girl, value $250, to Lucy Smith
  • Ned, boy, value $200, to Robt W. Smith
  • Mary, girl, value $150, to Wm Smith
  • Anthony, boy, value $275, to John Smith
  • Vina, girl, value $150, to Robt W. Smith
  • Stephen, boy, value $150, to Daniel H. Cochran
  • David, boy, value $125, to Robt W. Smith
  • Willis, boy, $250, to John Smith
  • Benj-, boy, value $275, to Lucy Smith
  • Buck, boy, value $175, to Wm Smith
  • Mim and child, value $450, to Lucy Smith
  • Cobourn, value $400, to Lucy Smith
  • James, boy, value $400, to Robt W. Smith
  • Daniel, boy, value $400, to Lucy Smith
  • Jerry, boy, value $250, to Lucy Smith
  • Dinah Jur, girl, value $275, to John Foosher
Runaway

During William Smith's probate, or shortly before, a slave named Peter ran away. Son, Robert W. Smith, was paid to go after him and Peter ended up in jail in Tennessee. Peter was not brought back to the plantation but was sold to new owners in Tennessee.[7]

  • 1 negro in goal(jail) in Tennessee, value $345[5]
  • 1 negro sold in Tennessee $345[6]

The Slaves of Lucy Smith

Lucy Smith was given these slaves from her husband's estate:

In 1847 these slaves were mentioned in the will of Lucy Smith:[8]

  • Jane, to granddaughter Lucretia Caroline Teague
  • old negro Gilbert and Dinah, and their children young Gilbert and Henry
  • old woman Sarah and her son Daniel
  • Ben (the only slave listed in her probate inventory)[9] to son Charles Smith

Her children were to cast lots for the other slaves. (not named)


The Slaves of Joel Smith

By 1855 the slave population of Stony Point was composed of different slaves than his father had owned. These slaves were named in the probate paperwork of Joel Smith:[10]

Slaves of Isabella Smith

Isabella Smith died in 1859, four years after her husband Joel Smith. Her probate named the 37 slaves still living on the plantation and their value.[11][12]

Census Data

1800

In 1800 there were 6 slaves listed on the census under William Smith.[13]

1810

In 1810 there were 23 unnamed slaves listed on the census under William Smith.[14]

1820

In 1820 there were 31 unnamed slaves listed on the census under William Smith as follows:[15]

  • 11 males under age 16
  • 4 males ages 16-26
  • 1 male age 26-45
  • 5 females to age 16
  • 3 females ages 16-26
  • 5 females ages 26-45
  • 2 females ages 45 and over
1830

In 1830 there were 29 unnamed slaves listed on the census under Joel Smith as follows:[16]

  • 4 males under age 10
  • 12 males ages 10-24
  • 1 male age 36-55
  • 4 females under age 10
  • 4 females ages 10-24
  • 3 female ages 36-55
  • 1 female age 55-100
1840

In 1840 there were 54 unnamed slaves listed on the census under Joel Smith as follows:[17]

  • 10 males under age 10
  • 11 males ages 10-24
  • 5 males ages 24-36
  • 2 males ages 36-55
  • 16 females under age 10
  • 2 females ages 10-24
  • 5 females ages 24-36
  • 1 females ages 36-55
  • 2 females ages 55-100
1850

In 1850 there were 100 unnamed slaves listed on the census under Joel Smith as follows:

AgeSexColorAgeSexColor
40MB9FB
38FB4MB
19MB36MB
17MB31FB
15FB16FB
14MB12MB
12FB10MB
11MB8MB
10MB6FB
8FB3MB
6FB3MOSMB
5FB40FB
3MB20FM
1MB16FB
22MB14MB
21FB12MB
2FB8FM
6 MOSMB4FB
28MB45FB
40FB21MB
20MB19FB
18FB16FB
16FB15FB
14MB14FB
12FB12FB
8FB10MB
6MB8MB
7FB2FB
35FB25MB
20MB33FB
60MB7FB
59FB6FB
28MB5FB
23MB3FB
16FB5MOSFM
27MB28MB
26FB29FB
8MB12FB
6MB36MB
3FB13FB
4MOSMB12FB
60MB30MB
26FB28MB
8FB25MB
6MB20MB
4FB14MB
2MB60FB
35MB19FB
30MB22MB
11FB19MB

Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Point_(Greenwood,_South_Carolina)
  2. Our Old Roads https://www.newspapers.com/clip/40360821/
    • The Index-Journal, Greenwood, South Carolina, 07 Apr 1945, Sat, Page 8
  3. National Register of Historic Places Stony Point House http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/greenwood/S10817724004/S10817724004.pdf
  4. Sale Stony Point Plantation https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11774671/sale-of-joel-smith-plantation-deceased/ The Abbeville Press And Banner, Abbeville, South Carolina, 30 Nov 1855, Fri, Page 3
  5. 5.0 5.1 South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958 Probate records, Boxes 84-85, packages 2051-2087
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 084, Packages 2051-2065 > image 93 of 488
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-FD2S-H (accessed 14 January 2023)
    • 1824 William Smith loose probate paperwork, inventory
  6. 6.0 6.1 South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958 Probate records, Boxes 84-85, packages 2051-2087
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 084, Packages 2051-2065 > image 100 of 212
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-FD27-2 (accessed 15 January 2023)
    • loose probate papers, inventory sale
  7. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958 Probate records, Boxes 84-85, packages 2051-2087
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 084, Packages 2051-2065 > image 133 of 212
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-FDK5-X (accessed 15 January 2023)
    • William Smith loose paperwork, Peter runaway.
  8. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958 Probate records, Boxes 121-122, packages 3569-3610
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 121, Packages 3569-3593 > image 159 of 267
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-F8RS (accessed 16 January 2023)
    • 1847 will of Lucy Smith
  9. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958 Probate records, Boxes 121-122, packages 3569-3610
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 121, Packages 3569-3593 > image 163 of 267
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-F89K-3 (accessed 16 January 2023)
    • 1847probate inventory of Sarah Smith
  10. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958 Probate records, Boxes 139-140, packages 3924-3964
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 140, Packages 3946-3964 > image 342 of 611
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-FZQW-Y (accessed 14 January 2023)
    • probate inventory of Joel Smith
  11. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 148, Packages 4183-4207 > image 632 of 747
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-FZFQ-8 (accessed 17 January 2023)
  12. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Miscellaneous estate papers (Abbeville County, South Carolina), 1782-1958
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Abbeville > Probate Court, Probate records > 1782-1958 > Box 148, Packages 4183-4207 > image 643 of 747
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-FZFH-R (accessed 17 January 2023)
    • 1859 the division of slaves
  13. United States Census, 1800: "United States Census, 1800"
    Image path: United States Census, 1800 > South Carolina > Abbeville > Not Stated > image 39 of 78; citing NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R8K-635 (accessed 16 January 2023)
    • 1800 census Abbeville County, South Carolina
  14. United States Census, 1810: "United States Census, 1810"
    Image path: United States Census, 1810 > South Carolina > Abbeville > Abbeville > image 38 of 64; citing NARA microfilm publication M252, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB6-9CQ8 (accessed 16 January 2023)
    • 1810 census Abbeville County, South Carolina
  15. United States Census, 1820: "United States Census, 1820"
    Image path: United States Census, 1820 > South Carolina > Abbeville > Abbeville > image 69 of 79; citing NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYM-9PYN (accessed 16 January 2023) 1820 census Abbeville County, South Carolina
  16. United States Census, 1830: "United States Census, 1830"
    Image path: United States Census, 1830 > South Carolina > Abbeville > Not Stated > image 43 of 235; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY1-9HNF (accessed 16 January 2023)
    • 1830 census Abbeville County, South Carolina
  17. United States Census, 1840: "United States Census, 1840"
    Image path: United States Census, 1840 > South Carolina > Abbeville > Not Stated > image 167 of 188; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-VSF (accessed 16 January 2023)
    • 1840 census Abbeville County, South Carolina




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