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Absolam Janes will
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Absolam Janes will | |
| Creator: Janes, Absolam | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1847, 1854 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms858 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Absolam Janes was from Greene County, Georgia.
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 slaves, 745 acres of land, $750 in sundry); Thomas P. Janes (8 slaves, furniture, 520 acres of land); Nancy W. McWhorter (7 slaves, furniture and a house); Mary E. Janes (11 slaves, 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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Absolam Janes will, ms858, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.