1850-10-31, Unnamed, Freedom Status Transaction (Sale)
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1850-10-31, Unnamed, Freedom Status Transaction (Sale)
Description
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."
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."
Event Type
Action Status
Date
October 31, 1850
