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| RW_URL_01 = [https://scdah.sc.gov/research-and-genealogy/resources/genealogy-resources Genealogy Resources at the South Carolina Archives] | | RW_URL_01 = [https://scdah.sc.gov/research-and-genealogy/resources/genealogy-resources Genealogy Resources at the South Carolina Archives] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = [https://scdah.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Historic%20Preservation%20(SHPO)/Publications/AAHistoric%20places%20in%20sc.pdf African American Historic Places in South Carolina] | | RW_URL_02 = [https://scdah.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Historic%20Preservation%20(SHPO)/Publications/AAHistoric%20places%20in%20sc.pdf African American Historic Places in South Carolina] | ||
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| RW_URL_06 = [https://www.aahgs.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=1906 African American Genealogy 101] | | RW_URL_06 = [https://www.aahgs.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=1906 African American Genealogy 101] | ||
| RW_URL_07 = | | RW_URL_07 = [https://www.archives.gov/files/calendar/genealogy-fair/2018/2-kluskens-handout.pdf Federal Records that Help Identify Former Slaves and Slave Owners] | ||
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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. 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. | 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. 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. | ||
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*Plaintiff's name | *Plaintiff's name | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
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. | 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? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
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*Use the date of sale along with the name of the owner to find additional plantation records. | *Use the date of sale along with the name of the owner to find additional plantation records. | ||
*Use the the slave owner's residence and slave name(s) of the parents to locate probate,land and court records. | *Use the the slave owner's residence and slave name(s) of the parents to locate probate,land and court records. | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the slave name(s). You should also look for additional names the slave might have had and the slave owner(s) names. | *Look for variant spellings of the slave name(s). You should also look for additional names the slave might have had and the slave owner(s) names. | ||
*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | *Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you | The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[South Carolina, United States Genealogy|South Carolina]]. | ||
* [[Researching African American Genealogy|Researching African Americans]] | * [[Researching African American Genealogy|Researching African Americans]] | ||
* [[GuidedResearch:South Carolina|South Carolina Guided Research]] | * [[GuidedResearch:South Carolina|South Carolina Guided Research]] | ||
* [[South Carolina | * [[South Carolina 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]] | ||
=== | == Other FamilySearch Collections == | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2127881 South Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872 | These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research. | ||
=== FamilySearch Catalog === | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/389733? Bill of sales of Negro slaves, 1799-1872, Charleston District, South Carolina] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/722504 Paula K. Byers, ed. ''African American genealogical sourcebook'' New York, New York : Gale Research, c1995 FS Library 973 F27afg] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1280041 compiled by Carey Lucas Nikonchuk ; edited by Matthew A. Lockhart ; with an introduction by W. Eric Emerson,'' Slave records in the manuscript collection of the South Carolina Historical Society : a catalog''Charleston, South Carolina : South Carolina Historical Society, c2005 FS Library 975.7 J53n] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/723387 Paul R. Begley, ''African American genealogical research'' S.C. Dept. of Archives and History, Publications Service Area, c1997 Rev. Ed. 975.7 D27b] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3050346 Heather Andrea Williams. ''Help me to find my people : the African American search for family lost in slavery'' Chapel Hill, North Carolina : University of North Carolina Press, ©2016 FS Library 973 F2wh] | |||
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*{{RecordSearch|2127881|South Carolina, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872}} | |||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
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[[Category:Reclaiming Our African Roots]] | [[Category:Reclaiming Our African Roots]] | ||
[[Category:African American Records]] | [[Category:African American Records]] | ||
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| Record Type | Bills of Sale |
| Collection years | 1732-1872 |
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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. 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 Lowcountry Africana group.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
Index and Image Visibility
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
- Court name and place
- Defendents name
- Sex
- Event day
- Plaintiff's name
Collection Content
Sample Images
1825 South Carolina, Bill of sales of Negro slaves
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- Name of enslaved person
- Name of slave owner
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?
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 research log.
What Do I Do Next?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- Use the date of sale along with the name of the owner to find additional plantation records.
- Use the the slave owner's residence and slave name(s) of the parents to locate probate,land and court records.
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- Look for variant spellings of the slave name(s). You should also look for additional names the slave might have had and the slave owner(s) names.
- Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
- Search the indexes and records of nearby counties.
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of South Carolina.
- Researching African Americans
- South Carolina Guided Research
- South Carolina Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research
Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
FamilySearch Catalog
- Bill of sales of Negro slaves, 1799-1872, Charleston District, South Carolina
- Paula K. Byers, ed. African American genealogical sourcebook New York, New York : Gale Research, c1995 FS Library 973 F27afg
- compiled by Carey Lucas Nikonchuk ; edited by Matthew A. Lockhart ; with an introduction by W. Eric Emerson, Slave records in the manuscript collection of the South Carolina Historical Society : a catalogCharleston, South Carolina : South Carolina Historical Society, c2005 FS Library 975.7 J53n
- Paul R. Begley, African American genealogical research S.C. Dept. of Archives and History, Publications Service Area, c1997 Rev. Ed. 975.7 D27b
- Heather Andrea Williams. Help me to find my people : the African American search for family lost in slavery Chapel Hill, North Carolina : University of North Carolina Press, ©2016 FS Library 973 F2wh
FamilySearch Historical Records
Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
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