A document conveying a tract of land to the German Evangelical Church. The document describes how the court auctioned the land to the church so the previous owner, Jacob Williman, could settle a bill of complaint in the Court of Equity in the District of Charleston.
A document signed by A.O. Norris agreeing to lend the North Eastern Rail Road Company money to purchase a tract of land. It also outlines the purchase of land north of the city limits, by the German Evangelical Lutheran Church. And it includes a note signed by notary Joseph Ballard affirming that Francis J. Winkler, Henry Stender (President of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church), and William Ufferhaurdt (Secretary of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church) signed the document.
The abstract to a title to a tract of land conveyed to the German Evangelical Lutheran Church. The document lists previous owners of the property, when they acquired the land, how they acquired it.
A legal document signed by representatives of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church agreeing to pay back two-thousand eight hundred and sixteen dollars for a loan from James Tupper.
Compilation of original deeds, titles, and other documents related to the transfer, sale, and ownership of the double tenement at 72-74 Tradd Street, known as the Fotheringham-McNeil Tenements. Documents span from 1765 to 1961, likely representing the entire history of the ownership of the double tenement throughout that time period. Also includes blueprints and photographs. (NOTE: Fotheringham has also been spelled Fotheringham.)
The Mulberry Plantation Journal for the years 1855-1856 was kept by overseers C.A. Ward and R. Meynardie who reported activities on the rice plantation. Entries note agricultural tasks, quantities of rice winnowed, weather conditions, sickness among slaves and individuals assinged to the nightly watch. The names of the slaves are listed throughout the journal as: Adeline/Adiline, Ben, Betty, Binah, Bristol, Charles/C. Charles/Cow Charles/Cow Charly/Young Charles, Carolina, Clarinda, Dinah, Fanny/Fany, Flora/Florah, Francis, Hanna/Hannah, Isaac, Jack/L. Jack/Little Jack, Jacob, Joe, Juba, Leah, Lewis, Lindy, Little Judy, Little Ned/Old Ned, Maryan, Myrah, Old Delia, Old Hariett, Paris/Parris, Patty, Pearce, Pierce, Sabrina, Sarah/Old Sara, Shammroc and Vinus
A conveyance of property to James Drayton from his brothers Thomas and John Drayton following the death of their mother Mary. Included in the conveyance are the following "negroes": Beck and her infant, Dick, Tyrah, Kate, Isaac, Charlie, Isaac the house servant, Tom, Phoeby, Joe, Nelly and her infant, Dianna, William, Lizzy, Miley, Mary, Jerry, Hannah, Bess, and Moses.
The Dr. Francis P. Porcher Prescription Book 1856-1859 records the patients, including enslaved people, of Dr. Francis Peyre Porcher. The descriptions state the names of the patients, the slave and their owner, the types of medicines that are being prescribed and specific ingredients for those medicines.
A document with the title "Appraisal Bill of the Personal Property, Goods and Chattles of John Smith Sr, deceased. Included are the names of enslaved men and women. The slaves are listed as Theophilius, referenced as "Negro Boy," Adam, Andrew, Silvey, Celia, Mary, Hester, Lavenia and Amanda.
