Absolam Janes will, 1847, 1854

Summary

Creator:

Janes, Absolam

Date:

1847, 1854

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Absolam Janes will, ms858, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the last will and testament of Absolam Janes of Greene County, Georgia dividing his property amongst his children: Cornelia M. Sanders (7 enslaved people, 745 acres of land, $750 in sundry); Thomas P. Janes (8 slaved people, furniture, 520 acres of land); Nancy W. McWhorter (7 slaved people, furniture and a house); Mary E. Janes (11 slaved people, a cash settlement of $6,000); and grandchildren Robert McWhorter (25 shares Georgia RR and Banking stock), all remaining property is to be equally divided between the children Cornelia Sanders, Thomas Janes, Mary Janes, Felix Janes, Susan Janes and Cordelia Janes.

Biographical / historical:

Absolam Janes was from Greene County, Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slaveholders -- Georgia.
Slavery.
Wills -- Georgia -- Greene County.
Slave records -- Georgia.
Probate records -- Georgia -- Greene County.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Wills.

Names:

Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Janes family
Janes, Absolam -- Estate

Preferred citation:

Absolam Janes will, ms858, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.