1850s

^{PART 8}

^1850s
“However, Robards, who had done more business than any other {enslavement} slave dealer, finally failed to prosper and, to satisfy his creditors, the sheriff, in 1855, sold his jail and several of his negroes to Bolton, Dickens & Company, prominent {enslavement traffickers} dealers of Lexington. This firm, with branch offices in Memphis, Charleston, Natchez, St. Louis and New Orleans, was by this time the largest and most extensive of the {enslavement traffickers} negro traders in Kentucky. (Washington Bolton, Isaac Bolton, Thomas Dickens, Wade H. Bolton, partners, trading and doing business in buying and selling negroes under the firm name of Bolton, Dickens & Co. (Starkes vs. Bolton, Dickens & co., Fayette Circuit Court, file 1350, Novermber 11, 1858).”

FRESH ARRIVAL!
125 NEGROES FOR SALE

I HAVE just received a large addition to my former lot of NEGROES, consisting of every description of servants; amongst them are three fine seamstresses and other house servants. I have now on hand 125 likely Virginia Negroes, to which I invite the attention of those who wish to purchase. JOHN D. JAMES. Forks Road, Natchez, April 26, 1850-tf.
(Concordia Intelligencer 1-13-1850]

FOR SALE

CHOICE NEGROES.—Among them I have a carpenter, blacksmith, one superior and one ordinary seamstress, ? servants, and as likely a lot of field hangs ever have been offered in this or any other market. market. Also, two Wagons and Harness complete—and large, young and well broke mules. R. H. Elam Forks of the Roads, Natchez Nov ?, 1849.
[    ? 1850]

^{New Arrival, direct from Richmond}

^{The subscriber has just received from Richmond, Va. A fresh supply of young,
likely and valuable NEGROES, consisting of carpenters, blacksmiths, a tanner,
a butcher, seamstresses and cooks, washers and ironers, house-servants, field
hands, &c., &c., which will e sold on the most moderate terms. JOHN D.
JAMES Forks Road, Natchez, Jan. 22. 1850-if

[Natchez Daily Courier January 1850]

NEGROES FOR SALE.

The undersigned has for sale, at the Forks of the Road, near Natchez, Miss.,
14 young NEGRO MEN, under 25 years of age; if sold in a lot he will take
$825 a piece; also, 12 young likely WOMEN, for 9 of which he will take $700 a
piece, and the other three $600 each. Purchasers would do well to call soon
and examine them before purchasing. V. L. COLLIER. Jan3-tf.

[Mississippi Free Trader 1-26-1850]

FRESH ARRIVAL OF FIFTY NEGROES.

I HAVE just received a lot of Fifty Negroes, direct from Richmond, Virginia. I
have now on hand about One Hundred and twenty Negroes, as likely a lot as I
ever saw together, consisting of field hands, house servants, carriage
drivers, one first rate weaver, three blacksmiths. I have made arrangements to
receive regular shipments during the season and in the lot that is to arrive
in January, there will be a No. 1 carpenter. Those wishing to purchase will do
well to call before doing so elsewhere, as I am determined to sell under the
New Orleans prices and no mistake. JOHN D. JAMES. I will also sell on liberal
terms, the House and Lot in which I now reside; I have also several Waggons
and Harness and several Horses for sale. Natchez. December 22 &wtf.

[Mississippi Free Trader & Natchez Gazette 4-6-1850]

NEGROES FOR SALE

THE undersigned begs leave to inform the public, that the business of selling
negroes at the Forks of the Road, near Natchez, between John D. James and
himself, was by mutual consent dissolved on the 20^th of June last;
John D. James having withdrawn entirely from the boniness, which will be
continued by the undersigned for some time to come. He also thanks the person
who have heretofore bought NEGROES from them, and means to spare no pains in
his power in keeping on hand at all times as good a supply of negroes as he
can get in Virginia.—and in the meantime, to sell on as low terms as he can
afford. He therefore hopes not only to get the support of the public
generally, but from his conduct to merit it. After the 5^th or 10^th
of October, he expects to be found at all times at the Forks of the Road, at
the same old stand. B. F. COCHRAN. Natchez, Oct. 4, 1850.—tf

[The Natchez Courier 8-8-1850]

NEGROES! NEGROES!

THE undersigned offers for sale at No 16 & 17 Esplanade street, New
Orleans, a choice lot of negroes, consisting of Field Hands, Mechanics and
House Servants, which will be sold low for cash or approved city paper. I
shall be receiving constant additions during the season and purchasers may
rely on finding my stock a ways good. N. B. I will also have on or about 15tf
January next, a large lot choice hands at the Forks of the Road, near Natchez,
which will be sold low. B. W. POWELL. New Orleans, dec 29 49-6

[The Concordia Intelligencer 8-31-1850]

NEGROES FOR SALE.

THE subscriber has now on hand, for sale, NINETY-SIX VALUABLE SLAVES, at the
Forks of the Road. They belong to the estate of the late B. F. Cochran, and
will be sold at private sale, under the order of court. Among them are some
fine smiths, carpenters, seamstresses and house servants. In order to have an
early settlement of the business of the estate, they will be sold upon
reasonable terms. Nov 2—s& wtf. R. H. DICKINSON, EX’R., &C.

[Mississippi Free Trader & Natchez Gazette 1-15-1851]

NEGROES

THE undersigned has just arrived from Virginia, with a lot of NEGROES, which
he now offers for sale, at the Forks of the Road, near Natchez. He
respectfully solicits a continuance of the patronage of the public, heretofore
so liberally extended to his brother, John D. James, and hopes by honesty and
fair dealing, to gain the patronage of the public. Himself and brother David
D. James, will keep a consistent supply on hand during the trading season.
They will occupy the same Old Stand, at the Forks of the Road. N. B. For sale,
a good MAN COOK, likely and young. Nov 1tf. THOS. G. JAMES.

[Mississippi Free Trader & Natchez Gazette 1-15-1851]

NEGROES

The undersigned would respectfully state to the public, that he has leased the
stand in the Forks of the Road, near Natchez, for a term of years, and that he
intends to keep a large lot of NEGROES on hand during the year, he will sell
as low, or lower than any other trader at this place, or in New Orleans, who
has the same description of Negroes, l will endeavor to give satisfaction to
every person who will favor him with their custom. He has a lot of 28, now on
the way from Richmond, Va., they will be here about the 28^th
instant, which, in addition to his present lot, will make 48, his brother will
continue to buy in Virginia and ship them to him. THOS. G. JAMES. Natchez,
January 22, 1851—tf. The Rodney Gazette and Concordia Intelligencer will
insert this and discontinue the old one.

[Mississippi Free Trader & Natchez Gazette 1-22-1851]

NOTE: In Concordia Intelligencer the same Thomas G. James ad appeared in April
1851. However if had additional information to the fact: “Received this day,
an additional lot of NEGROES among them is a first rate BLACKSMITH and a
CARRIAGE DRIVER. [april 9, 1851.

NEGROES! NEGROES!

IN addition to my former lot of Negroes, I have just received twenty-seven
LIKELY YOUNG NEGROES. Among them may be found a very superior blacksmith, and
one male and one female cook, very likely. Also, several fine washers,
ironerers and seamstresses. They are offered for sale at the Forks of the
Road. Jan 8—tf

R. H. ELAM.

[Mississippi Free Trader & Natchez Gazette 1-22-1851]

NEGROES! NEGROES!

I HAVE for sale, at the Forks of the Road, near Natchez, a lot of LIKELY YOUNG
NEGROES. Among them may be found a very superior Blacksmith, a Seamstress,
&c., &c. Also, a four HORSE WAGON and HARNESS, complete, a two horse
CARRYALL, set on springs, and five number one MULES. I will sell the
above property on as accommodating terms, as can be afforded in this market.
Nov 2-s&w4m

R. H. ELAM. N. B.---I will receive additional supplies during the season. The
Woodville Republican will please insert three times, and forward account to
this office.

[Mississippi Free Trader & Natchez Gazette 1-22-1851]

NEGROES—The undersigned would respectfully state to the public, that he has
leased the stand in the Forks of the road near Natchez, for a term of years.
And that he intends to keep a large lot of negroes on hand during the year. He
will sell as low, or lower than any other trader at this place or in New
Orleans, who has the same description of negroes. He will endeavor to give
satisfaction to every person who will favor him with their custom. He is
hourly expecting an additional lot to arrive, and will receive by sea and
Railroad from Virginia, during the year, a constant supply of various kinds of
servants. He has a first-rate blacksmith, a wagon, a carryall, and three fine
mules. Call and see. THOMAS G. JAMES. Natchez, Sept.27, 1851-6m

[The Concordia Intelligencer 6-5-1852]

VIRGINIA NEGROES FOR SALE.—

The undersigned would respectfully inform the public that he has taken the
house formerly occupied by R. H. Elam, at the forks of the Road, near Natchez,
for a term of years, where may be found at all seasons of the year, a variety
of Virginia Negroes, which he will sell as low, if not lower, than they can be
purchased at any other house here or in New Orleans, according to the quality
of Negroes. He will use every means in his power to give satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their patronage. He will be receiving additional lots
every month from Virginia during the shipping season. He has on hand a lot of
good Field Men and Women; also, several first rate house servants, and a No. 1
Cook, Washer and Ironer. Call and see. Natchez, Dec 13 51-1f A. C. OMOHUNDRO
& CO.

[The Concordia Intelligencer 6-5-1852]

NEGROES.

The undersigned would respectfully state to the public, that he has leased the
stand in the Forks of the Road, near Natchez for a term of years, and that he
intends to keep a large lot of NEGROES on hand during the year, he will sell
as low, or lower than any other trader at this place or in New Orleans. He has
a lot of about forty-five now on hand, having this day received a lot of
twenty-five direct from Virginia; two or three good Cooks, a Carriage Driver,
a good House Boy, a fine Seamstress, a Fiddler, and a likely lot of field men
and women. All of whom he will sell at a small profit for cash, or acceptances
on approved commission houses in New Orleans, he wishes to close out and go on
to Virginia after a large lot for the fall trade. Call and see. Natchez, june
1, 1852-tf. THOS. G. JAMES.

[The Concordia Intelligencer 6-26-1852]

NEGROES---The undersigned would respectfully state to the public, that he has
leased the stand in the Forks of the Roads, near Natchez, for a term of years.
He will sell as low, or lower than any other trader at this place or in New
Orleans. He has just arrived from Virginia with a very likely lot of Field Men
and Women; also, House Servants, three Cooks, and a Carpenter. Call and see. A
fine Buggy Horse, a Saddle Horse and a Carryall on hand, and for sale.
Natchez, Sept. 28, 1852. THOMAS G. JAMES.

[Natchez Daily Courier 10-15-1852]

SLAVES! SLAVES! SLAVES!

FRESH ARRIVALS WEEKLY.--

Having established ourselves at the Forks of the Road, near Natchez, for a
term of years, we have now on hand and intend to keep throughout the entire
year, a large and well-selected stock of Negroes, consisting of field-hands,
house servants, mechanics, cooks, seamstresses, washers, ironers, etc. which
we can and will sell as low or lower than any other house here or in New
Orleans. Persons wishing to purchase, would do well to call on us before
making purchase, as our regular arrivals will keep up supplied with a good and
general assortment. Our terms are liberal. Give us a call. GRIFFIN &
PULLUM. Natchez, Oct. 15, 1852—6m. Free Trader and Concordia Intelligencer
copy as above.

[Natchez Daily Courier 10-15-1852]

NEGROES for Sale.

I HAVE JUST RETURNED to my stand at the Forks of the Road, with FIFTY LIKELY
YOUNG NEGROES for sale.

R.H. ELAM Natchez, Sept. 21, 1852—d:wtf

[Natchez Daily Courier 10-15-1852]

“NEGROES, NEGROES, NEGROES—We would respectfully state to the public that
we have leased a stand in the forks of the Road, near Natchez, for a number of
years, and intend to keep a large lot of assorted A No. 1 Negroes on hand
during the year. We will sell as low or lower, than any other trader at this
place or in New Orleans. We have just arrived from Kentucky with a very likely
lot of field men and women; also, house servants, three cooks and a carpenter.
Call and See. Blackwell, Murphy & Ferguson”

[Natchez Free Trader, October 16, 1852]

Extracted from Lexington’s Slave Dealers and Their Southern Trade page 17.

NEGROES! NEGROES!

THE undersigned give notice to the public, and to planters especially that
they are now on their way from Virginia with a fine lot of about one hundred
and twenty Negroes field hands, and some few valuable house servants. They
will be in Natchez by the 1^st of September, and will have them for
sale at their old stand, at the Forks of the Road. GRIFFIN & PULLLUM.

(Concordia Intelligencer 1-19-1855]

NEGROES FOR SALE.

JUST arrived with ONE HUNDRED NEGROES, consisting of a number of fine Cotton
Pickers, Blacksmiths, Dining Room Servants and Carriage Drivers, two fine
Seamstresses, &c; altogether the finest lot of arrivals that has been
offered in this market for a number of years. The above slaves were purchased
in Virginia and Tennessee, with much care, and expressly for this market.
There is also a Life Insurance on them for twelve months, with policies
transferable. R. H. ELAM. Forks of the Road, Natchez

(Concordia Intelligencer 1-19-1855]

“However, Robards, who had done more business than any other {enslavement
trafficker} dealer, finally failed to prosper and to satisfy his creditors,
the sheriff in 1855, sold his {prison} jail and several of his negroes to
Bolton, Dickens & Company, prominent {enslavement traffickers} slave
dealers dealers of Lexington. This firm with branch offices in Memphis,
Charleston, Natchez, St. Louis and New Orleans, was by this time the largest
and most extensive of the negro {traffickers} traders in Kentucky.”

[Lexington’s Slave Dealers and Their Southern Trade by J. Winston Coleman,
Jr. Lexington, Kentucky and reprinted from The Filson Club History Quarterly
Louisville, Kentucky, January, 1938 No. 1 of Vol. 12, pages 1-23]

NEGROES! NEGROES!

THE undersigned give notice to the public, and to planters especially, that
they have just arrived from Virginia with a fine lot of about one hundred and
twenty Negroes, field hands, and some few valuable house servants. They will
be constantly receiving fresh arrivals, and will have them for sale at their
old stand, at the Forks of the Road. GRIFFIN & CO.

[The Concordia Intelligencer 3-9-1855]

NOTICE.

JUST RECEIVED, an additional lot of TWENTY-FIVE VIRGINIA NEGROES, making my
lot altogether upwards of FIFTY. Among them are two good Carpenters and a
Blacksmith. For sale by R. H. ELAM. Feb. 2, 1855. Forks of the Road, Natchez.

[The Concordia Intelligencer 3-9-1855]

TAKE NOTICE.

I WILL BE AT MY OLD STAND AT the Forks of the Road, Natchez, on or before the
first of November next, with an excellent assortment of NEGROES. Many of them
fine Cotton Pickers, besides five Blacksmiths, two House Carpenters, one
Cabinet workman 9a splendid mechanic) and two No. 1 BRICK-LAYERS. The above
Negroes have been carefully selected, and I will guarantee satisfaction to
purchasers. R. H. ELAM. Free Trader and Woodville Republican copy one month,
and forward account to R. H. Elam c16—d:wtf.

[Natchez Daily Courier 10-27-1855]

“Robert H. Elam, of Natchez, was also an importer of {enslaved persons}
slaves from Kentucky, and served as a broker for the small {traffickers}
traders from the Bluegrass.” See Natchez Daily Courier, September 8, 1857

Extracted from Lexington’s Slave Dealers and Their Southern Trade page 17.}
^{Slaves, Slaves.

Forks of the Road, Natchez.}
THE UNDERSIGNED have recently arrived in Natchez with choice and carefully selected assortment of No. 1 Kentucky Negroes, male and female, consisting of House Servants, Field Hands, and Mechanics, to which they invite the attention of Planters and others wishing to purchase. They have also received since their arrival, three other choice lots of hundred and fifty slaves, consisting as above, and will continue to receive during the season a regular supply. BLACKWELL, MURPHY & FERGUSON. Natchez, Oct. 29, 1859---d:wtf
[Weekly Courier 11-9-1859 Natchez] [Please note Blackwell, Murphy & Ferguson were king-pin long distance enslavement traffickers operating mainly from Louisville, Kentucky]

NEGROES for Sale.

JUST ARRIVED, A LIKELY LOT OF No. 1 NEGROES. The attention of planters and others wishing to purchase is requested. A. Griffin. Forks of the Road, Natchez.
[Weekly Courier 11-9-1859 Natchez]

VALUABLE NEGROES.

THE UNDERSIGNED invites the attention of Planters and others purchasers in the large and very valuable collection of NEGRO SLAVES, offered by him for sale at his old quarters at the Forks of the Road. They comprise FIELD HANDS, HOUSE SERVANTS, MECHANICS and selected with great care, and presenting as good an opportunity to purchase from, and at as fair prices, as ever before offered in this market. He asks his old friends and the public to examine them, and promises entire satisfaction to purchases. T ARTERBAUM              nov 8—d;w1m.
[Weekly Courier 11-9-1859]

{Please note T. Arterbaum was a long distance enslavement trafficker operating mainly from Lexington, Kentucky and is listed in the Adam County Enslavement Record book above}

$25 REWARD.

RANAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER at the Forks of the Road, on Tuesday, the 24^th instant; my negro man “WASH” of yellow complexion with hazel or gray eyes, six feet high, and weighs about 185 pounds. He is between 28 and 32 years of age, and had on at the time he left, a drab ecat and blue pants; he is also inclined to be kockkneed. Wash can read and write. Any information given to the undersigned will be thankfully received. JOSEPH BIGGS Forks of the Road. Isn27—d:wif.
[Weekly Courier 11-9-1859 Natchez]

{Please note: Joseph Biggs was an enslavement trafficker from St. Louis Missouri listed in the Adams County Enslavement Record Book listed above}

1860s

NEGROES FOR SALE

Having returned with a large lot of No 1 servants. ---- ---- ----- experience buyers in the United States. We are prepared to furnish those wanting to buy in lots Servants as low or lower rates than any Southern trader who deals in first ------. Planters wanting to buy servants will do well to call and see us as we keep a fine supply during the season. We are at the old stand of Blackwell Murphy & Ferguson Natchez Miss. Blackwell & Murphy
[Natchez Weekly Courier 9-11-1861]
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