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William Cooke plantation book
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: William Cooke plantation book | |
| Creator: Cooke, William | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1861-1868 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 book) | |
| Collection Number: ms1570 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
William Cooke, plantation owner [enslaver] of Creighton Island, Georgia and son-in-law to Thomas Spalding of Sapelo Island.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of "Mr. William Cooke's plantation book, Creighton Island," containing handwritten entries dating 1861-1868. Entries include allowance lists for enslaved people on Creighton Island, and information regarding the number of persons assigned to a job. The volume also includes description of the weather, local news and events, and entries and accounts concerning Charles Harris Spalding's probate of his father Thomas Spalding's estate.
Many of the early entries discuss the enslaved population on the plantation including their roles laboring in the field, cooking, nursing, attending the horses, and blacksmithing
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
William Cooke plantation book, ms1570. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2016.