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Last Will And Testament Of John Shank, July 1852, John Shank Jul 1852

Last Will And Testament Of John Shank, July 1852, John Shank

The James L. Fuller Collection

This document is the last will and testament of John Shank, a resident of Troup County, Georgia. It is dated July 22, 1852 and details his wishes for the division of his property (including several enslaved people) after he passes.


Bill Of Sale To Joel Cony, May 1835, John H. H May 1835

Bill Of Sale To Joel Cony, May 1835, John H. H

The James L. Fuller Collection

Bill of sale to Joel Cony for the sale of two enslaved people. Document is dated May 6, 1835.


Bill Of Sale From James Lock To Joel Coney, December 1831, James Lock Dec 1831

Bill Of Sale From James Lock To Joel Coney, December 1831, James Lock

The James L. Fuller Collection

Bill of sale signed by James Lock detailing the sale of an enslaved girl named Jane to Joel Coney. The document is dated December 13, 1831.


The Bassetts Bill Of Sale, June 1827, Bassett Jun 1827

The Bassetts Bill Of Sale, June 1827, Bassett

The James L. Fuller Collection

This document records the sale of a girl named Betsy from the Bassetts to Jack Cony in Lawrence County, Georgia. It is dated June 9, 1827.