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 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 hands on Creighton Island, and information regarding the number of hands 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.