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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
In some of the records, slaves did not have surnames and may need to be located using the name of the slave owner. Other records may include the slave's American and African names. This collection contains bills of sales of Negro slaves from 1774-1872. Because slaves were considered property, a bill of sale was filled out when they were sold, making this collection an excellent resource for finding slave ancestors. who were considered property at that time. In some cases, slaves did not have surnames and may need to be located using the name of the slave owner. In other cases, records may include the slave's American and African names. Additionally, there are records of free African Americans, which provides a glimpse into their lifestyles and possessions. This collection is part of a joint project with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Family Search, and the Lowcountry Africana group.
In some of the records, slaves did not have surnames and may need to be located using the name of the slave owner. Other records may include the slave's American and African names. This collection contains bills of sales of Negro slaves from 1774-1872. Because slaves were considered property, a bill of sale was filled out when they were sold, making this collection an excellent resource for finding slave ancestors. who were considered property at that time. In some cases, slaves did not have surnames and may need to be located using the name of the slave owner. In other cases, records may include the slave's American and African names. Additionally, there are records of free African Americans, which provides a glimpse into their lifestyles and possessions. This collection is part of a joint project with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, FamilySearch, and the [https://lowcountryafricana.com/ Lowcountry Africana] group.


== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
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Image:South Carolina Bill of sales of Negro slaves 008196081 00044.jpg|1825 South Carolina, Bill of sales of Negro slaves
Image:South Carolina Bill of sales of Negro slaves 008196081 00044.jpg|1825 South Carolina, Bill of sales of Negro slaves
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*Name of individual
*Name of enslaved person
*Name of owner
*Name of slave owner
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
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Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.  Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
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=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
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* [[South Carolina Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[South Carolina Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step South Carolina Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
* [[Step-by-Step South Carolina Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
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