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Burroughs Inventory

In 1861, James Burroughs died from lung disease.  After his death an inventory was taken of all his belongings. Below is the section where his slaves were counted and valued.

 

1 Negro Man (Monroe)

1 Negro Woman (Sophia)

1 Negro Woman (Jane)

1 Negro Man (Lee)

1 Negro Boy (Green)

1 Negro Girl (Mary Jane)

1 Negro Girl (Sally)

1 Negro Boy (John)

1 Negro Boy (Booker)

1 Negro Girl (Amanda)

600.00

250.00

250.00

1000.00

800.00

800.00

700.00

530.00

400.00

200.00

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Photo of James and Elizabeth Burroughs

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Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the farm of James and Elizabeth Burroughs on April 5, 1856.
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Last Updated: August 11, 2006 at 14:06 MST