box folder Request box 1 1 Account books including records of enslaved persons, and clothing and fabric purchases Includes note "to hire negro woman Harriett at $8.40 per month" Account book, 1861-1863
Includes the names of enslaved persons: Levi, Harriet, Caroline, Essex, Libon, Henry, Angelina, Billy, Eveline, Patsy, Rich, Gustus, Louisa, Randal, Ann Dock, Mary Lou, Emma, Fred [?], Darkie, Nancy, Crissy, Selina, Emmeline, Susie, Vallie [?], Moses Account book, 1854
Account book belonging to Est. S. Pendergrass [?], Elizabeth Pendergrass, and Fanny G. Pendergrass. Names enslaved persons: Henry, Doc, William, and Joe
1 2 Correspondence Letter -- from O. H. Prince
Describes circumstances of personal property including enslaved persons (unnamed). Inlcudes an advertisement clipping for O. H. Prince's own property for sale Letter -- to M. Johnston, 1856 July 20
Describes purchase of an enslaved man named Joe Letter -- to Col. Johnston from L. F. Chive [?]
Describes the circumstances of the sale of an enslaved person named Joe to "Col. Turner." "When I last saw Joe I promised him to let him know before selling but then had no idea of ever having to do so at all and more especially so suddenly make my apologies to Joe for doing as I have" Letter -- from Thomas Jones to Marcus Johnston, 1836 January 10
Describes events regarding an enslaved person named John, who has won "prizes in a lottery" that are being held from him. "Your Boy John had drawn prizes in a lottery amounting to between 25 [and] 30 thousand dollars. I learned also that they had refused to pay him [and] was trying to cheat him out of the amt, on the plea that he was a negro."Signed Dahlonega, Georgia
1 4 Papers concerning enslaved people, 1850-1862, undated Access Online Documents concerning enslaved people owned by the Johnston family: bill of sale for an enslaved man name William (24 years old) received by Richard Johnston; wills of Malcolm Johnston (including these enslaved people Antony, 32, Little Ann, 50, her daughter Emily, 9, Lucy, 55, Alfred, 7, Fanny Mansfield, 7, and Eve, 53) and E. L. Johnston; "List of property belonging to M. Johnston," listing 800 acres of land, and the name, sex, age, and monetary value of 25 enslaved people. Will and Testament of E. L. Johnston, 1861 October 21
Bequeths and transfers personal property, including perceived property of enslaved persons to family members. Names an enslaved woman, Laura. Bequeths additional "balance of my negroes" to Mark Johnston, E. L.'s husband Bill of sale for an enslaved man, William (24), sold to Richard Johnston by C. S. Camin [?] for William Williamson, 1850 June 13
Signed Columbus Georgia Deed of transfer of enslaved persons -- from Malcolm Johnston to Marcus Johnston , 1851 December 16
Names enslaved persons: Antony (32); Little Ann (50) her daughter Emily (9); Lucy (55); Alfred (7); Fanny Mansfield (7); and Eve (53) List of enslaved persons, by name and birth date -- untitled
Names enslaved persons and birth dates as follows: Isaac was born July 2, 1815
Anthony was born Sept 4, 1819
John Dennis was born March 9, 1823
Penina [?] was born May 10, 1828
George Epperson was born Dec 29, 1832
Caroline was born July 3, 1835
Emily [and Lizzie?] was born March 3, 1843
Alfred [and Frank?] was born October 13, 1844
Fanny Mansfield May 31, 1845 William Henry was born Sept 9, 1854 Clarrissa's son born in Sparta "List of property belonging to M. Johnston", 1862
Names enslaved persons: Anthony (39), Bob (37), Wash (24), George (30), John (36), Frank (17), Nina (28), Carolne (26), Lovenia (39), Lizzie (17), Clarisa (40), Eliza (21), Sarah (21), Emily (19), Fanny (17), Margarette (18), Ben (12), Dawson (8), John (4), Willie (7), Henry (3), Charlie (1 1/2), Mundora (5?), Virginia (18 months), and Ida (2 1/2). Also cites perceived value of each person.
