Coastwise Slave Manifests, 1820 - 1858
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Index of Slave Ship Manifests in USA
Coastwise Slave Manifests, 1820 - 1858
This series consists of inward slave manifests submitted to the Collector of Customs at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina by vessels engaged in coastwise travel.
Slave Ship Manifests Departing from Augusta, Georgia
The Ship Edgefield, departing Augusta, Georgia on 04/22/1820 bound for Charleston, South Carolina.
- Master John Sasson (or Safson)
- Shipper: Simon Keating
- The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- William, age 32, male, Mulatto, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Kitch, age 32, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Abigail, age 34, female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Phibe, age 16, female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- William, age 11, Male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Patty, age 4, Female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Scipio, age 8 months, Male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Owner: Col. H. K. Hugan
Slave Manifest for the ship "Commerce", departing Augusta, Georgia on 13 Apr 1825.
- Master: Samuel Harvey
- Shipper: Unknown
- The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- Sam, age 27, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Cumberland, age 17, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Jacob, age 25, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Owner: A. Armstrong
Slave Manifest for the ship "Hamburg", departing Augusta on 30 Dec 1825 bound for Charleston, South Carolina.
- Master: James Blackman
- Shipper: Unknown
- The slave listed on the manifest is:
- Hany, age 17, female, Brown, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Owner: Jus Blackman
Slave Manifest for the "Edgefield", departing Augusta, Georgia on 17 Jan 1826.
- Master: John Sasson (or Safson)
- Shipper: Unknown
- The slave listed on the manifest is:
- Charles, age 16, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Owner: Hyman Cohen
Slave Manifests departing Hamburg, South Carolina
Slave manifest for the Edgefield, departing Hamburg, South Carolina on 11 Feb 1826.
- Master: John Sasson (or Safson)
- Shipper: Unknown
- The slave listed on the manifest is:
- George, age 35, male, Black, of unknown residence
- Owner: David Adams
This item is a manifest for the Edgefield, departing Hamburg, South Carolina on 05/12/1826. The manifest lists John Safson as the ship master, Francis Kinkich as the shipper, and Alex Robertson as the owner. The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- Ruth, age 60, female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Ruth, age 40, female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
This item is a manifest for the Chivake, departing Hamburg, South Carolina on 06/05/1833. The manifest lists John C. Graham as the ship master, W. M. Johnston as the shipper, and J. Nicholas as the owner. The slaves listed on the manifest are: William (Billy), age 30, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina Lucy, age 17, female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
Slave Manifest for the Edgefield 05/18/1826
This item is a manifest for the Edgefield, departing Augusta, Georgia on 05/18/1826. The manifest lists Joseph Blackman as the ship master, Shivers as the shipper, and Rose as the owner. The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- Charlotte, age 28, female, Black, of Georgia
- Rebecca, age 5, female, Black, of Georgia
- Chloe, age 20, female, Yellow, of Georgia
- Susan, age 9 months, female, Yellow, of Georgia
- Abraham, age 11, male, Black, of Georgia
- Mack, age 7, male, Black, of Georgia
- Isaac, age 3, male, Black, of Georgia
- Catherine, age 27, female, Black, of Georgia
- Abraham, age 11, male, Black, of Georgia
- Walter, age 7, male, Black, of Georgia
- Charles, age 28, male, Black, of Georgia
- Oscar, age 10, male, Black, of Georgia
- George, age 12, male, Black, of Georgia
Slave Manifests departing Beaufort, South Carolina
Slave Manifest for the Steamboat "Hamburgh" departed Beaufort, South Carolina on 2 Feb 1826 bound for Hamburg, South Carolina [1]
- Master: Joseph Blackman
- Two enslaved people on board: Mary & child, female, 25 yrs, 5'3", black.
- Owner: Wm Duce
Slave Manifest for the "J. Dillinger" departed Beaufort, South Carolina on 8 Jan 1830. Arrival unknown. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2775175
- Master: D. Dubois
- Shipper: Walker
- The slave listed on the manifest is: Betsey, age 17, female, Mulatto, of Beaufort, South Carolina
- Owner: Berry Smith
Slave manifest for the "George Washington", departed Beaufort, South Carolina on 29 Apr 1830. The manifest lists James Curry as the ship master, T. J. Robertson as the shipper, and B. J. Scott as the owner. The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- Master: James Curry
- Shipper: T.J. Robertson
- The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- Edwin, age 40, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Polidore, age 23, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Owner: B. J. Scott
Slave Manifest for the Steamboat "Augusta" - 27 July 1841 from Beaufort, South Carolina bound for Savannah, Georgia.
This manifest consists of 26 slaves formerly enslaved residents on Bear Island, SC.
Slave Manifest for the John David Morgan 05/29/1830
This item is a manifest for the John David Morgan, departing Beaufort, South Carolina on 05/29/1830. The manifest lists W. Dubois as the ship master, Daniel Webb as the shipper, and William Tripp as the owner. The slave listed on the manifest is:
- Coffey, age 45, female, Black, of Beaufort, South Carolina
Slave Manifest for the George Washington 06/04/1830
This item is a manifest for the George Washington, departing Beaufort, South Carolina on 06/04/1830. The manifest lists James Curry as the ship master, E. W. Copeland as the shipper, and J. C. Vanderhart as the owner. The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- Paris, age 20, male, Black, of Helena
- Barbury, age 13, female, Black, of unknown residence
Slave Manifest for the Edgefield 01/01/1833
Slaves Transported on the Edgefield, Arriving Charleston, SC
This item is a manifest for the Edgefield, departing Augusta, Georgia on 01 Jan 1833 and arriving in Charleston, South Carolina at an unspecified date. The manifest lists 29 enslaved people on board. William H. Davis as the ship master, Hugh McDonald as the shipper, and William H. Davis as the owner. [2]
Slave Manifest for the Chivake 06/05/1833
This item is a manifest for the Chivake, departing Hamburg, South Carolina on 06/05/1833. The manifest lists John C. Graham as the ship master, W. M. Johnston as the shipper, and J. Nicholas as the owner. The slaves listed on the manifest are:
- William (Billy), age 30, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
- Lucy, age 17, female, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
Slave Manifest for the Brig Hayne
This item is a manifest for the Brig Hayne, departing New Orleans, Louisiana on 03/27/1840. The manifest lists J. G. F. Trescott as the ship master, T. Tupper as the shipper, and James Tupper as the owner. The slave listed on the manifest is:
- Daniel, age 25, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
Slave Manifest for the Shamir 11/08/1842
This item is a manifest for the Shamir, departing Darrin on 11/08/1842. The manifest lists Barden as the ship master, unknown shipper, and A. McDowak as the owner. The slave listed on the manifest is:
- James, age 50, male, Black, of Charleston, South Carolina
Slave Manifest for the St. Marys 04/24/1858
This item is a manifest for the St. Marys, departing Jacksonville, Florida on 04/24/1858. The manifest lists J. James Freeborn as the ship master, unknown shipper, and C. P. Addison as the owner. The slave listed on the manifest is:
- John, age 16, male, Brown, of Charleston, South Carolina
Sources
- NARA Coastwise Slave Manifests 1820 - 1858
- NARA Coastwise Slave Manifests 1855-1857
- NARA Coastwise Slave Manifests 1857-1859
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