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Theodore G. Sledge estate document

Theodore G. Sledge estate document

Descriptive Summary

Title: Theodore G. Sledge estate document
Creator: Sledge, Theodore G.
Inclusive Dates: 1864 October
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s)
Collection Number: ms4094
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of documents pertaining to the estate of Theodore G. Sledge. Sledge died leaving behind six enslaved men and women, Maria, Lucinda, Spencer, Hester, Minerva, and Francey, and fifteen hundred and thirty six dollars of Confederate currency. Several family members sought legal action, but the case was dismissed in November 1864.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Theodore G. Sledge estate document, ms4094, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Estates (Law) -- Georgia.
Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Slavery.
Upson County (Ga.)

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Theodore G. Sledge estate document, 1864 October Access Online