Smith, James2024-11-122024-11-122024https://hdl.handle.net/1911/118016Authored 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.In this overview of the history of Low Wood 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 Low Wood Plantation, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, sketches, tax and court records, photographs, banknotes, Texas state legislation, newspaper articles and advertisements, billing records, diary entries and lists of deed records.engReportarchivesantebellum plantationsarchaeological articlesplantation familiesenslaved personsMexican government leaguesRobert MillsDavid G. MillsStephen F. Austinsugar millsbanking court casesprison farmsconvict labor