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(James) McCracken Plantation
Location: Centerhill, Habersham Co., GA
Constructed: early 1800's
History: James McCracken was born in North Carolina in about 1770. He lived
in Franklin County, Georgia, as early as 1802. He then moved up into Habersham
County when the area was opened to white settlers. His homeplace consisted of
250 acres in the Centerhill District of Habersham County.
Associated Surnames: McCracken
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1820: Slaves of James McCracken (listed by sex, age range)
From the 1820 Slave schedule, Habersham County, Georgia, contributed by Jason Lee Edwards
- 1 female 14-26 [Contributor's note: Prob. Lucy]
1830: Slaves of James McCracken (listed sex, age range)
From the 1830 Census, Habersham County, Georgia, contributed by Jason Lee Edwards
- 1 female 0-10 [Contributor's note: Prob. Betsey]
- 1 female 24-36 [Contributor's note: Prob. Lucy]
1840: Slaves of James McCracken (listed by sex, age range)
From the 1840 Census, Habersham County, Georgia, contributed by Jason Lee Edwards
- 1 female 10-24 [Contributor's note: Prob. Betsey]
- 1 female 36-55 [Contributor's note: Prob. Lucy]
1850: Slaves of James McCracken (listed by age, sex, color)
From the 1850 Slave schedule, Habersham County, Georgia, contributed by Jason Lee Edwards
- 48 F B [Contributor's note: Prob. Lucy]
- 26 F M [Contributor's note: Prob. Betsey]
- 8 F M [Contributor's note: Prob. Mary]
- 4 F M [Contributor's note: Prob. George Ann]
1856: Slaves named in the will of James McCracken
From the will of James McCracken, August 12, 1856, contributed by Jason Lee Edwards
- Lucy: born c.1806
- Betsy: born c.1826
- Mary: born c.1841
- George Ann: born c.1844
- John: born c.1855
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