Smith, James2024-12-182024-12-182013https://hdl.handle.net/1911/118086In this overview of the history of Josiah Bell 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 Josiah Bell Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, letters, sketches, records of wills, probate court records, newspaper articles and advertisements, photographs and lists of deed records.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.29 ppengThis work is protected by copyright and is made available here for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.Reportarchivesantebellum plantationsarchaeological articlesplantation familiesenslaved personsMexican government leagueshorse-powered sugar millscotton pressesalcaldes of Texassaw millsCentre College alumnijudges of the Texas Supreme Courtsecretaries of state of TexasPresbyterian churchessuperintendents of the Texas PenitentiaryJosiah H. BellStephen F. AustinThaddeus C. BellJohn W. BrooksWilliam A. RoseJames H. Dance