Record of Enslaved Picking Cotton in August 1860

The following information was drawn from the journal of the Oakland Plantation Overseer Seneca Pace. He recorded the names of the enslaved workers along with how many pounds of cotton each individual picked on Monday, August 20, 1860. Pace also noted other work done by a few of the enslaved people that day as well as injuries or illness.
 
Cecelia - 100
Alexis - 160
Andrew - 265
August - Bone fellou Bad
Buller -
Benjamin - 175
Bob - Carpenter work in Gin
Collins - 190
Charles Little - 95
Derzelin - 140
Ement - 190
Francois - 195
George - 90
Honore - 235
Jack corn - 000
Jack your - 205
Jhoseph - 230
Jaccot - 140
Jessy - 145
Mosis - 165
Minique - 225
Nathan - 190
Nueville - 245
Nancy - 150
Raymo - arm Swell appear as if it will Rise
Semor - 265
Serephin - 225
Severen - 130
Edmond - fever
Juel - 155
Gregoir - 160
York - 170
Arsen - Big Belly work in Gin yard
Catherine - 175
Elenore - 215
Elen - 200
Feleciete - 150
Franswares - 155
Harriet - Bone fellou of Rising in hand
Koese - Bone fellou or Rising Bad hand
Kitty - 150
Martha - house Servant
Liede - 235
Lizebeth - 150
Luezan Big - 195
Luezan Little - 185
Laizar - 170
Margret - 100
Marjane - 235
Phillis - washer for house
Roselie - 250
Suzone - 155
Suzette - 190
Jane - 210
Justene - 220
Lucinda - 205
Roseilenne - 230
Therrez - 215
Azlee - 140
Gerlizie - 135
Fanny - 205
Clarrah - 175
Lize - 165
Hannah - 155
Fachonet - 170
Millete - 120
Eugene - 145
Cesar - Servant or horseler
Edware - house Servant
Marie - 110

Last updated: January 6, 2022

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