Brazoria County Plantations

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Authored primarily by James Smith, in his work with the Brazosport Archaeological Society, this collection reflects the summary of archival and archaeological reconnaissance work conducted by the BAS between 1980 and 2020. The documents in the collection summarize the results of a comprehensive study on the history of Antebellum plantations in Brazoria County, TX, as well as other related historical places and developments.

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    Bryan Homesite
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2004) Smith, James; Pollan, Johnny T., Jr.
    In this overview of the history of Bryan Homesite, the authors present information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Bryan Homesite and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, stratigraphic sketches, census data, tables, pie graphs, diary entries, letters, and lists of deed records.
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    Chenango Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2006) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Chenango Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Chenango Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, paintings, letters, classifieds, memoirs, newspaper articles, census data, diary entries, tax records, contracts, and lists of deed records.
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    Eldorado Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2007) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Eldorado Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, the current status of Eldorado Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, web pages, handbooks, census data, and lists of deed records.
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    Durango Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Durango Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Durango Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, census data, court records, and lists of deed records.
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    Duff Homesite
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Duff Homesite, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, and the current status of Duff Homesite. The item contains maps, photographs, census data, letters, and lists of deed records.
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    Retrieve Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Retrieve Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Retrieve Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, paintings, newspaper articles, advertisements, bills of the Texas state legislature, court records, drawings, diary entries, census data, letters, and lists of deed records.
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    Darrington Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Darrington Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Darrington Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, census data, tax and court records, and lists of deed records.
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    Bates Plantation and Churchill's Ferry
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Bates Plantation and Churchill's Ferry, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Bates Plantation and Churchill's Ferry and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, census data, and lists of deed records.
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    Cloman-McFadin Plantations
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Cloman-McFadin Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Cloman-McFadin Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, newspaper articles, census data, tax records, last wills and testaments, and lists of deed records.
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    Bell Plantation and Hinkle's Ferry
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Bell Plantation and Hinkle's Ferry, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and machinery, the current status of Bell Plantation and Hinkle's Ferry and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, tax records, photographs, census data, and lists of deed records.
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    Palo Alto Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Palo Alto Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Palo Alto Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, diary entries, tax records and lists of deed records.
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    Rowe Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Rowe Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Rowe Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, diary entries, photographs and lists of deed records.
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    Waldeck Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Waldeck Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Waldeck Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains newspaper articles and advertisements, autobiographies, doctoral theses, letters, hand bills, cheques, maps, census data, photographs, Texas handbook entries, Texas state penitentiary reports, and lists of deed records.
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    Tinsley Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Tinsley Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Tinsley Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains newspaper articles, maps, census data, photographs, doctoral dissertations, newspaper articles and lists of deed records.
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    Maner Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Maner Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Maner Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, photographs, court records, epitaphs, newspaper articles and advertisements, letters and lists of deed records.
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    Spencer Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2009) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Spencer Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Spencer Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains newspaper articles, maps, diary entries, census data, court records, correspondence records, records of wills, Freedmen's Bureau records and lists of deed records.
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    Bynum Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2010) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Bynum Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Bynum Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, paintings, newspaper articles, sketches, census data, court records, diary entries, and lists of deed records.
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    Westall Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2010) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Westall Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Westall Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains newspaper articles and advertisements, maps, census data, letters, drawings, vessel passenger lists, probate court records, diary entries, records of wills, doctoral dissertations, Confederate army records and lists of deed records.
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    Reterio Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2010) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Reterio Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Reterio Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, letters, memoirs, state archival records, sketches, doctoral dissertations, tax records, photographs, probate and civil court records, and lists of deed records.
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    Slaughter Houses
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2011) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Slaughter Houses, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural and commercial productivity and inventory and the current status of Slaughter Houses. The item contains maps, photographs, patent records and lists of deed records.