Seaborn J. Mays papers, 1824-1879

Summary

Creator:

Mays, Seaborn J., d. 1883

Date:

1824-1879

Extent:

2 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Seaborn J. Mays papers, ms803, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of receipted bills, promissory notes, and tax receipts of Seaborn J. Mays,including a bill of sale for an enslaved man named Phil, purchased from Thomas R. R. Cobb by Mays, and an enslaved woman named Caroline. A fi fa against William Moon for a dept owed to Mays. Also included is a record book of the Athens Benevolent Society.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slavery.
Slave bills of sale -- Georgia.
Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Business records.
Receipts (financial records)

Names:

Athens Benevolent Society (Athens, Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Seaborn J. Mays papers, ms803, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.