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L.J. Mallard vs. Morris LeConte, freedman, 1866
The papers of the U.S. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands provided a glimpse into events in Liberty County after the Civil War through a case tried in the Freedmen’s Bureau Court between Lazarus John Mallard, a white landowner (and former slaveowner), and a freedman named Morris LeConte. LeConte had charged that Mallard stole […]
Post-War Labor Contract – C A Alexander & Freedmen (1867)
People named: C.A. Alexander, A.M. McIver, James Anderson, Di [alt: Die or Dye?] Anderson, Nanny Anderson, Holly Stevens, Hannah Cay, Plenty Cay, Clarinda Cay, William Holmes, Martha Holmes, Tenah Jones, Minnie Jones, July Jones, Cloey Jones, Nanny Alexander, Primus Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Hard [alt: Hardy?] Norman, Jane Lambert, Sampson Lambert, Harry Anderson, Mary Anderson, Daniel […]
Post-War Labor Contract – J.H. Alexander & Freedmen (1866)
People named: J.H. Alexander, Bevelly (Beverly) Wilson, Sezar (Caesar) Daniel, Peney (Penny) Daniel, Margarett Daniel, Doll Alexander, Caroline and Martha Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript] Articles of Agreement betweenJ. H. Alexander of […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Nicholas Brown and Sam Bacon & William Bacon (1867)
People named: Nicholas Brown, Sam Bacon, William Bacon Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript]Approved this 28th day Jany / 67E. YuleeAgent B R F & AL An agreement between Nicolas Brown of Walthourville […]
Post-War Labor Contract – John B. Savage and Governour Barlow (freedman) of St. Catherine’s Island (1866)
People named: John B. Savage, Governour Barlow Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript]Liberty CoContractsSt. Catherines IslandW.A. PerryAgent Contract between Mr. John B. Savage of St. Catherines Isle, Ga and one Governour [alt: Governor] […]
Post-War Labor Contract: Joseph L. Way & Bacon family (1866)
People Named: Joseph L. Way, Cuffee Bacon, John Bacon, Margaret Bacon, Charlotte Bacon Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcription] Articles of Agreement Between Certain Color’d People and Joseph L. Way State of Georgia, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – L.M. Cassels & Freed Men and Women (1866)
People Named: L.M. Cassels, Tony Quarterman, Sam’l [Samuel] Stevens, George James, Peter Roberts, William Russel, Titus Quarterman Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript] Agreement & Contact between L. M. Cassels & Freed Men […]
Post-War Labor Contract – T.G. Campbell Jr & Lawton Family (1866)
People Named: T.G. Campbell Jr, Joseph Lawton, Easter Lawton, Josephine Lawton, Louisa Lawton, John Lawton, Murria [or Marria] Lawton, Rachel Lawton, Alabama Lawton [Begin transcript] Contract between T.G. Campbell of St. Catherine’s Isle [St. Catherine’s Island], Liberty Co, Ga and eight freed laborers Know all men by these presents: That T.G. Campbell Jr St. Catherine’s […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Thomas Q. Fleming & Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: Thomas Q. Fleming, Natt Law, Cretia Law, Augusta Furgurson, Ceily Furgurson, Lydy Way, Mazor Lewis, Elizabeth Quarterman, Samuel Quarterman Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcription] State of GeorgiaLiberty County } January […]
Post-War Labor Contract – William B. Gaulden and Freedmen (1866)
People Named: William B. Gaulden, Simon Osgood, Henry Osgood, Simon Osgood Jr, Jack King, George Martin Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript]W.B. GauldenSimon Osgood andGeorge Martin Duplicate GeorgiaLiberty County } Agreement entered into […]
Post-War Labor Contract – William B. Gaulden and Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: William B. Gaulden, Easter, William, Laurence, Dianna, Abram, Byron (Lazarus), Richard, Jerry, Simon, Isaiah, Jim, Tena, Rosina, Miley Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript] Wm. B. GauldenEastern Dianna William EtcDuplicate[Written on […]
Post-War Labor Contract – R.C. Hines & Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: R.C. Hines, Artemas Gordon, Benjamin Martin, Lucy Martin, ?Corotine? Pray, Newton Bacon, Venus Bacon, Litta Baker, Squire Bacon, ?Casidis? Lewis, Cilla Lewis, Thomas Lewis, Nancy Lewis, Will Lewis, Henrietta Lewis, Phipyan (?) Williams, Cit, Williams, Jinny Baker, Harriet Bacon, France Bacon, Augustus Williams, Juda Williams, Shedrach Robards, Bets Robarts, Hager Robards, Israel Stevens, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – John L. Harden & Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: John L. Harden, Peter Jenkins, Richard LeConte, Amy LeConte, Thomas LeConte [Begin Transcript] John L. Hearden [alt: Harden]AndPeter Jenkins and other Freed. State of Georgia, Liberty County } Articles of Agreement between John L. Harden, of said State and County, of the one part, and certain Freed men and women, whose names are […]
Post-War Labor Contract – William Harrison with Peter Law, Jenny Bacon (1866)
People Named: William Harrison, Peter Law, Jenny Bacon [Begin Transcript] DuplicateOffice of AgentOf R.F. and A.L. forLiberty County This contract isApproved by meThey not being firstClass handsThis the 3rd of March 1866 Wm. B. GauldenAgent B.R.F. & A.L. Approved by Command of[word] Genl TillsonTheo. F. Forbes Georgia, Liberty County } This contract entered into by […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Abial Winn and William & Rose Fraser (1867)
People Named: Abial Winn, William Fraser, Rose Fraser [Begin Transcript] Georgia, Liberty County } Memorandum of Agreement entered into this 15th Day of January 1867 between A. Winn of said State & County of the first part and WIlliam Fraser & Rose Fraser of the second part. This agreement witnesseth that A. Winn of the […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Roswell King & Freedpeople (1867)
People Named: Roswell King, Junius Williams, Joshua Williams, Alan Williams, John Steward [alt: Stewart], Beck Steward, Sack Steward, Miles Wright, Patty Wright, Henry Grosvenor, Sarah Grosvenor, Jagen [?Jacob] Harris, Fanny Harris, Willie Bradwell, Nancy Polite, Cain Polite, Anna Polite, Horace Mallard [Begin Transcript] Agreement with Laborers at South Hampton Liberty County GaJanuary 14th, 1867 It […]
Post-War Labor Contract – C.S. McKinne & Freedpeople (1867)
People Named: C.S. McKinne, Washington Winn (estate), E.L. Winn (estate), Bob Quarterman, Joseph Bacon, Simon Quarterman, Scipio King, Samson [alt: Sampson] Proctor, John Lambert, Nanny Broughton, John Harris, Phillis Lambert, Mary Lambert [Begin Transcript] Labor Contract on shares⅓ Crop for Employer⅔ Crop for Employees C.S. McKinne EmployerJany 21st 1867A.M. McIverAgt B R F & A […]
Post-War Labor Contract – F.R. Lyons & Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: F.R. Lyons, Prime Cumming & family, Tom Cumming & son Anthony, Samuel McConnell and wife, Sam Dolly and wife, Gideon Jackson & family, Thresar Andrews, Annet [alt: Annette] Graham, Hannah Fraser, Dianah Thorpe, Josephine Ripley, Dianah Dunham, Peggy Cumming & family, Joshua King, Cato Jones & family, Joseph Roberts & wife, Edmond Andrews, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Russel Walthour & Jacob (1867)
People Named: Russel Walthour, Jacob (freed) Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript] Triplicate Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made this the twenty first (21st) day of March one thousand eight hundred & […]
Post-War Labor Contract – F.R. Lyons & Freedpeople (1867)
People Named: F.R. Lyons, Edman [alt: Edmond] Andrews & wife, Thos. [alt: Thomas\ Cumming, Prince Cumming & family, Anthony Cumming, Belfast Way & family, Samuel McConnell & wife, Daniel Green [Begin Transcript] Labor Contract 1867F R Lyons EmployerA M McIverAgt B R F & A L {Copy} State of Georgia, Liberty County } Agreement between […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Abial Winn, Grace McIver, and Auber Williams (1867)
People Named: Abial Winn, Grace McIver, Auber Williams [Begin Transcript] Service Contract 1867A[bial] Winn EmployerA.M. McIverAgt B R F & A L {Copy} Georgia, Liberty County } Memorandum of agreement between Abial Winn of said State and County of the first part and Grace McIver and Auber Williams of the second part.This agreement witnesseth that […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Nicholas Brown and Jake Bacon (1867)
People Named: Nicholas Brown, Jake Bacon Following is a labor contract found in the U.S. Freedmen’s Bureau records of Liberty County, Georgia. (See citation at the end for full details of source.) [Begin Transcript] Contract ofNicholas BrownWithJake Bacon An Agreement between Nicholas Brown of Walthourville Liberty Co. Georgia of the one part and Jake Bacon […]
Post-War Labor Contract – E.R. Martin & Dublin, Dick, Abraham, Judy and Lucy (1866)
People Named: E.R. Martin, Dublin, Dick, Abraham, Judy, Lucy [Begin Transcript] E.R. Martin [Transcriber’s Note: The “E” in Martin’s name is very clear but the R is a little difficult to read and could be another letter.] Head QuartersA.B.R.F. & A.L.For Liberty CoMay 16th 1866 I approve the within contract.Wm. [William] B. Gaulden[Agent] B.R.F. & […]
Post-War Labor Contract – L.J. Mallard, C.S. Mallard, and 18 Named Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: Pompey Houston, Jacob Quarterman, Battis [alt: Batteece, Battice] Quarterman, Andrew Marshall, Edmund Bacon, Simon Cassels, July Anderson, Plymouth Fraser, Edward Miller, George Miller, Niger Anderson, Henry Anderson, Doddy Brown, July Anderson, July Law, Phillis [alt: Phyllis] Law, Peggy Dryer, Joseph Bacon [Begin Transcript] Head QuartersA.B.R.F. & A.L.For Liberty CoMay 21st 1866 I approve […]
Post-War Labor Contract – John B. Mallard and Isaac Phib (1866)
People Named: John B. Mallard, Isaac Phib [Begin Transcript] J.B. Mallard State of Georgia, Liberty County } Memorandum of Agreement between Jno [John] B. Mallard of said County and State of the first part, and Isaac Phib Freedman of said County and State of the second part Witnesseth that the said Isaac Phib agrees to […]
Post-War Labor Contract – John B. Mallard & 26 Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: Jno. B. Mallard, Plymouth Fraser, Milly Fraser, Starling Lambright, Simon Fraser, Toney LeConte, Judy LeConte, Elsey LeConte, Henry Porter, Rose Porter, Eve Porter, Edward Quarterman, Maria Quarterman, Lazarus Jones, Booby Houston, Rosanna Houston, May [or Mag] Fleming [identified as female: “her mark”], John McDonald, Billy Elliott, London Way, Joe Way, Amanda Way, Israel […]
Post-War Labor Contract – L.J. Mallard & J.O. Varnedoe with Freedpeople for W.W. Winn’s plantation (1866)
People Named: Jack Bacon, Caroline Bacon, Stephen Bacon, Andrew Baker, Charlotte Baker, Eliza Delegal, Hettie Brown, Peggy Quarterman, Alfred Stevens, Nancy Stevens, Rachael Stevens, George Powell, Ida Powell, Clarinda Way, Delia Brown, Samson Brown, Posy Curry, Ben Curry, L. J. Mallard [Lazarus John Mallard], J.O. Varnedoe [James O. Varnedoe] [Begin Transcript] Head Quarters A B […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Benjamin McDonald and FreedPeople on Retreat Plantation (1867)
People named: Benjamin McDonald, Charles Way, Scipio Lambert, Jack Anderson, Cesar [alt: Caesar, Caesar] Anderson, Natt Jones, Frank Williams, Sam Law, Primus Jones, Jim Law, Nancy Williams, Troop Way [Begin Transcript] Copy Labor Contract1867Benj. (Benjamin) McDonald EmployerA.M. McIverAgt B R F & AL State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made between Benj. McDonald […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Isaiah Murchinson & Jack Culvert (1867)
People Named: Isaiah Murchinson, Jack Culbert [Begin Transcript] State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made this 16th day of April A.D. 1867 between Isaiah Murchinson [alt: Murchison] party of the first part & Jack Culvert and others party of the second part witnesseth that said Party of the second part is to furnish […]
Post-War Labor Contract – William Jones, Thomas G. Pond, and Freed Men & Women (1866)
People Named: William Jones, Thomas G. Pond [Begin Transcript] Articles of Agreement between W. Jones and T.G. Pond, and certain freedmen of Liberty County Liberty County, State of Georgia } Memorandum of agreement between W. Jones and T.G. Pond, both of the county and state aforesaid, parties of the first part, and the freedmen and […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Joseph L. Peeples & Freedmen on Biddeford Plantation (1866)
People Named: Joseph L. Peeples [or Peoples], Ned Monroe, Luke Monroe, Isaac Monroe, August Hendry, James Williams, Will Williams [Begin Transcript] Joseph L. PeeplesAndNed Monroe EtcFreedmenContract Office of Agent ofR.F. & A.L. forLiberty CountyThe within contract is approved by meThis 24th of March 1866Wm. [William] B. GauldenAgent B R F & A L.DuplicateApp Approved by […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Heirs of J.R. Bird and Freedwoman Frances Bird (1866)
People Named: M.H. Bird, James W. Bird, I.L. Bird, R.P. Bird, Frances Bird [Begin Transcript] State of Georgia, Liberty County }January 1st 1866 Memorandum of agreement between the heirs of J.R. Bird late of the aforesaid state & county deceased party of the first part and a certain freed woman whose named is hereunto subscribed […]
Post-War Labor Contract – L.J. Mallard, C.S. Mallard & Freedpeople on Est. W.S. Baker’s Plantation (1866)
People Named: Ned Stevens, Sandy Stevens, Xerxes Stevens, Peter Stevens, Die Stevens, Sam Wright, Hary [alt: Harry] Wright, George Wilkins, Lucinda Wilkins, Kate Wilkins, Henry Wilkins, George Gould, Binah Gould, Venus Gould, Isaac Simpson, Emma Simpson, Henry Baker, Bella Dunham, Candis Baker, Prince Dunham, Hary [alt: Harry] Dunham, Toney Elliott, Daphne Elliott, Israel Way, Henrietta […]
Post-War Labor Contract – W.E.W. Quarterman, Benjamin Bacon, Tenah Bacon, Sarah Bacon (1866)
People Named: W.E.W. Quarterman, Benjamin Bacon, Tenor Bacon, Sarah Bacon [Begin Transcript] State of Georgia, Liberty County } 1st Jany 1866 This memorandum of agreement between W.E.W. Quarterman of said State and County of the first part and the freedmen and women whose names are hereunto signed of the second part, this agreement witnesseth that […]
Post-War Labor Contract – W.E.W. Quarterman & Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: W.E.W. Quarterman, Marlboro Graham, Levinia [or Lavinia] Graham, Titus Graham, Cate (?) Graham [first name difficult to read], Rena Bacon, Tom Bacon, Julia Graham [Begin Transcript] State of Georgia, Liberty County } January 1st 1866 Memorandum of agreement between W.E.W. Quarterman of said County and State of the first part and the Freeded […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Walter A. Way and Freedpeople on Kedron Plantation (1866)
People Named: James Law, Elcey Law, Judith Quarterman, Grace Quarterman, Jupiter James, Venus James, Cato Phirstbird, Levia Phirstbird, Elcey Phirstbird, Clarissa Phirstbird, Louisa Phirstbird [Begin Transcript] State of Georgia, Liberty County } We to wit: Walter A. Way of the first part, and the Freedmen and women of the second part, whose names are undersigned […]
Post-War Labor Contracts – Edward W. DeLegal and Freedpeople on Delta Plantation, Harris Neck, McIntosh County (1866)
People Named: Willoughby [last name illegible], Cilla Dolly, Patience Dolly, Joe Dolly, Dor?? Futch, William Jones, Nelson Futch, Sandy McFail, Harriet Bacon, Wilmot Timmons, Jerry McFail [Begin Transcript] E.W. Delegal4 ContractsFeby 27, 1866 State of Georgia, Liberty County } This indenture made and executed this the first day of January 1866 between Edward W. Delegal […]
Post-War Labor Contract – St. Catherine’s Island (1866)
[Begin Transcript] Contract Between Messrs Winchester & SchuylerOf St. Catherine’s Isle Liberty CountyState of GeorgiaAnd certain freedpeople of said Isle Office Agent Bureau R.F. & A.L.For St. Catherine’s Isle Liberty CountyState of Georgia 1866Approved: Wm. A. Perry, Agent Know all Men by these presents that Messrs Winchester & Schuyler, St. Catherine’s Island of Liberty County, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – C.C. Varnedoe and Freedpeople on Liberty Hall and Claudianna Plantations (1866)
People Named: C.C. Varnedoe, Byron McIntosh, Amanda McIntosh, Paul Stevens, Rinah Stevens, Andrew Stevens, Pegy [alt: Peggy] Stevens, Caesar Stevens, Dinah Stevens , Moris [alt: Morris] Fleming, Kate Fleming, Floyd McIntosh, Mattie McIntosh, Dean McIntosh, Tony West, Mary West, Joe Mallard, Elizabeth Mallard, Sharper Way, Rachel Way, March Dunwoody, Dinah Dunwoody, Toney LeCounte, Annie LeCounte, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – W.A. Way and Freedpeople on Tranquil Plantation (1867)
People Named: Abraam [alt: Abram] Way, Harriet Way, Prince Steven [alt: Stevens], Pracilla [alt: Percilla or Priscilla] Steven, Scipio Jones, Dinah Jones, Bellah King, Elvina King, Robin Williams, Liza [alt: Eliza] Williams, Laih [alt: Leah] King, Floyd Cassell, Jane Cassell, Billy Stevens, Fellins [?] Jones, Mollie Hart, ??nett Hart, Isaiek [alt: Isaac] Hart, Mille [alt: […]
Post-War Labor Contract – J.O. Varnedoe and Freedpeople on Estate of B.A. Busby Plantation (1866)
People Named: Caesar Stevens, Peggy Stevens, William Stevens, John Williams, Diana Williams, Patsy Bird, Betsy West, Samson Jones, ? James Jones, Chloe Campbell, Thomas Girardeau, Kate Girardeau, Samuel Harris [Begin Transcript] Headquarters A.B. R.F. & A.L. for Liberty CoMay 21st 1866I approve the within contract. Wm. B. GauldenA.B.R.F.& A.L. Duplicate J.O. Varnedoe State of Georgia, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – Sarah Ann Way and Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: Abram Goulding, Hannah Goulding, Amanda Quarterman, Katy Ward, Matilda Goulding, Marian [or Moriah] Goulding, Nevin Goulding, Peter Todd, Hagar Todd, Jim Way, Daphnie [alt: Daphne] Way, William James, Jane James, William Graham, Cretia Graham, Ann Graham, Juddy [alt: Judy] Graham, Stephen Bacon, Phoebe Bacon, Mollie Bacon, Jim Way for sister Lottie, Betsey Norman, […]
Post-War Labor Contract – W. John Way and Freedpeople (1866)
People Named: W. John Way, Seaborn Spivey, Alonzo Spivey, Sarah Bradley, Elsy Fraser, Cely Fraser [Begin Transcript] W. John Way Headquarters A.B.R.F. & A L for Liberty County June 11th 1866 I approve the within contract the woman Sarah being an unhealthy & unsound woman. Wm.B. Gaulden A.B.R.F. & A.L. Duplicate State of Georgia, Liberty […]
Post-War Labor Contract – St. Catherines Island
[Begin Transcript] J Waldburg & FreedmenSt. Catherines Isl. As there is no person among the labourers who is capable of running an engine one will be employed at the joint expense of the parties. This is agreed upon by the parties. J. Waldburg January 20th 1868 The following coloured people have stipulated with Jacob Waldburg […]
Freedmen’s Bureau: Theft of a Horse (1866)
Summary: David Underwood, a freed man, complained to the Freedmen’s Bureau on Sapelo Island in April 1866 that William Joe Mallard, a white man, had stolen a horse given him by one of General Sherman’s officers. The Freedmen’s Bureau decided the horse or its value should be recovered from Mallard, and Mallard should be fined […]
Freedmen’s Bureau: Dispute over horse ownership between freedman Jessie Love and planter William Jones (1865)
Summary: Freedmen’s Bureau correspondence regarding ownership of a horse disputed between freedman Jessie Love and white planter William Jones (1865) [Begin Transcript] Jones William Submits statement in regard to Horse etc claimed by Jessie Love Colored Liberty Co. Nov. 19th 1865Col. H. F. SicklesSub. Asst. Comr. Bureau R F & A L Colonel Being unable […]
Freedmen’s Bureau: Civil War bounty application by Toney Anderson (1869)
Summary: Bounty application by Toney Anderson of Liberty County, who served in the 22d Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War (1869) [Cover Sheet forwarded by Bt. Capt. J.W. Hoag USA, Bounty Officer, Savannah, GA] [Begin Transcript] Declaration for Arrears of Pay and Bounty United States of AmericaSouthern Dist. Of Georgia On this 30[th] […]
Post-War Labor Contract: V. Grest and Freedmen (1867)
People Named: V. Grest, Russell Dunwody, March Dunwody, Joe B. Goulding, William Baker, Cyrus Robert, Richard Livingston, Dick Livingston, Andrew Phelps, Russell Goulding, Albert Wilson, Abner Wilson, Harry Wilson, Isaac Graham, Scipio Graham, Cashius Brown, James Crawford, Hazzard Waldburg, June Harden, Stephen Gildersleeve, Josiah Ward, Prince Coleman, Peter Goulding, Hagar Stevens [Begin Transcript] {Copy} Land […]
Freedmen’s Bureau Case: Smart Chip and Albert Summers vs. Charles Jones (1867)
Following is a transcription of a Freedmen’s Bureau investigation into the 1867 shooting of freedmen Smart Chip and Albert Summers (Jones) by Charles Jones, an incident in which James Ross and (James) Dunwoody Jones were also involved. For a link to the original, see the citation at the end. NOTES: Albert Summers was referred to […]
Post-War Labor Contract – James C. Ross & FreedPeople (1867)
Contract between James C Ross and Jim Lowe and others Colored people GeorgiaLiberty County Articles of Agreement made and entered into between James C Ross of the one part and the undersigned of the other part all of said State & county this Jany 26th 1867. The said James C Ross covenants and agrees to […]