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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    Anthony Morris Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2015) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Anthony Morris 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 Anthony Morris Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, census data, historical nonfiction books, letters, newspaper articles and advertisements, drawings, and lists of deed records.
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    Banton Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2015) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Banton 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 Banton Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, handbook entries, photographs, 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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    Bell Grove Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2016) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Bell Grove 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 Bell Grove Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, classifieds, census data, tax and will records, 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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    Bingham Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2015) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Bingham 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 Bingham Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, paintings, newspaper articles, diary entries, census data, letters, and lists of deed records.
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    Brazoria Masonic Oak
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2014) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Brazoria Masonic Oak, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, biographical and genealogical information on associated people, disease outbreaks, shifting ownership over time, the current status of Brazoria Masonic Oak and information on enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, Freemason meeting minutes, letters, and lists of deed records.
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    Brazos Canal Company
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2014) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of the Brazos Canal Company, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, biographical information on associated individuals, shifting ownership over time, measures of agricultural inventory, the current status of the Brazos Canal, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains newspaper articles, photographs, paintings, checks, bills of the Texas state legislature, corporate charters of incorporation, and letters.
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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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    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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    Cedar Brake Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2016) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Cedar Brake 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 Cedar Brake Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, newspaper articles, classifieds, census data, court records, diary entries, and lists of deed records.
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    Cedar Grove Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2023) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, census data, newspaper advertisements, and lists of deed records.
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    Champion Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2016) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Champion 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 Champion Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, letters, records of wills, last wills and testaments, probate court records, 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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    China Grove Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2015) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of China Grove 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 China Grove Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, letters, newspaper articles, census data, biographies, 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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    Compton Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2015) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Compton 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 Compton Plantation and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, estate records, photographs, census data, and lists of deed records.
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    Crosby Plantation & Landing
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2016) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Crosby Plantation & Landing, 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 Crosby Plantation & Landing and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, photographs, drawings, diary entries, census data, classifieds, obituaries, newspaper articles, logs, 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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    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.