Ledger page - Allen G. Johnson estate, 1857

Containers:

Box 4, Folder 107

Scope and content:

This ledger records the hiring of enslaved people for the year including the terms of hire, and the details of six accounts.

Henry W. Stephens hired a woman named Jane, a man named Black, and a girl named Prig (Caroline); Thomas J. Jackson hired a woman named Ann, and a boy named Leon; James H. Stephens hired Jimmy and two children, Sally and two children, Sampson, and a one month hire of Jenny; Jessee A. Shirley hired Mary and four children, and Luke; B. F. Jordan hired Handy and Lewis; James A. Shiver hired Caesar; William [Zeatis] hired Amos.

Physical location:

32108061008408

Collection context