1850-10-31, Unnamed, Freedom Status Transaction (Sale)
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Title
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1850-10-31, Unnamed, Freedom Status Transaction (Sale)
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Description
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Approximately fifteen enslaved people that were owned by a University of Georgia alumnus, William Wesley Anderson, were sold after Anderson's death as part of his estate.
Partial Transaction: "Agreeably to an order from the Court of Ordinary of Clarke county... 15 or more negroes, belonging to the estate of William W. Anderson, deceased. Amongst the negroes are five house servants, good washers and ironers; likely boys, and one of the best tanners, curriers, and finishers in the State."
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Date
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31 October 1850