Newspaper -- "Hancock Advertiser. Extra" -- list of Sheriff's sales, 1828

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Advertises several sheriff's sales; their locations, dates, and items of property to be sold, including perceived property of enslaved persons. Signed, Mount Zion [Georgia]. All sales take place in Hancock County, Georgia.

Names enslaved persons: Shage, enslaved by Asa H. Parker; Rodey; Adaline, enslaved by Henry Griffis; John (5), enslaved by Jane Ellis; Jinna (55), enslaved by Benjamin Sanford; Will (21), enslaved by John Bird; Jinny (26), enslaved by Major Peace; Viney (18 months old), enslaved by Major Peace; Jim (5), enslaved by Major Peace; Ann (3), enslaved by Major Peace; Lace (35), enslaved by Thomas Coleman; Elick (15) enslaved by Thomas Coleman; Jim (7), enslaved by Thomas Coleman; Peter (19) enslaved by Washington Coleman; Judy (25) enslaved by Washington Coleman; Lewis (6) enslaved by Washington Coleman; Rose (60) enslaved by Washington Coleman; Patience (30) enslaved by Washington Coleman; Creecy (4) enslaved by Washington Coleman; Jane (2), enslaved by Washington Coleman

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