Where is the best way to find slaves and their owners?
Where is the best way to find slaves and their owners?
Hi Shirley,
Welcome to History Hub,
I have faound that sometimes when looking for estate files there will also be slaves listed as part of the estate (a terrible thing I know)
I have posted an example of one that I found in North Carolina..https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YFC-R5S?i=24&cc=1911121
so if you have the name of a plantation owner you might find what you are seeking under estates.
This one is from familysearch.org if you are not familiar with family search it is free all you have to do is register. They might have estates from other states during that time period...I did not check further.
Alice Lane
Research Volunteer
Hello Alice:
Would it be possible for you to provide a link for South Carolina or provide directions on how to navigate to the page on Family Search?
Regards,
Theresa
Hi Theresa,
Here is a link, outside of family search, it may help.if you know name of slave owner.
South Carolina Slaveholders: Genealogy and Records, A Through M - Lowcountry Africana
Alice Lane
Hello Alice:
Thank you so much for providing the link and your prompt reply.
Regards,
Theresa
Hello Alice:
Thank you so much for providing the link and your prompt reply.
Regards,
Theresa