Samuel B. Clark papers, 1787-1869

Summary

Creator:

Clark, Samuel B., 1812-1865

Date:

1787-1869

Extent:

6 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Samuel B. Clark papers, ms 1497. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Samuel B. Clark, from 1787-1869. Included are indentures, a land survey, legal documents, and a plantation journal (1841-1869) containing business records pertaining to the Richmond County homestead, the Burke County (Georgia) farm, and land in Dooly County (Georgia). Entries include information on slave values, outlays for crops and household supplies, tax returns for Richmond and Burke counties, financial reports on building the McBean canal, and cotton sales.

Biographical / historical:

Samuel B. Clark (1812-1865) was a plantation owner of Brothersville, Richmond County, Georgia. Clark married Martha Rebecca Walker in 1837.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Plantations -- Georgia.
Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Farm management -- Georgia.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Slavery.
Account books
Business records.

Preferred citation:

Samuel B. Clark papers, ms 1497. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.