Smith, James2024-06-202024-06-202014Smith, James. (2014). "Bates Plantation and Churchill's Ferry." Brazosport Archaeological Society: https://hdl.handle.net/1911/117326https://hdl.handle.net/1911/117326Authored 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 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.30 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.archivesstudiesleaguesantebellum plantationssugar millsfamiliesslavesBates, JosephreportsbattlesfarmsAlley, V. ThomasAlley, A. WilliamWilliams, May SamuelChurchill, AndrewHinkle, J.T.ReportBAS_Bates-ChurchillsFerry_2014_0004