Brazoria County Plantations

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https://hdl.handle.net/1911/117322
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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    Compton Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2017) 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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    Evergreen Plantation
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2016) Smith, James
    In this overview of the history of Evergreen 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 Evergreen and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, portraits, diary entries, photographs, census data, and lists of deed records.
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    Bates Plantation and Churchill's Ferry
    (Brazosport Archaeological Society, 2014) 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, 2014) 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.