History of Clinch County, Georgia

History of Clinch County, Georgia

History of Clinch County, Georgia, revised to date, giving the early history of the county down to the present time (1916): also complete lists of county officers, together with minor officers and also sketches of county officers’ lives; with chapters on the histories of old families of Clinch County; also other information as is historical in its nature, comp. and ed. by Folks Huxford

Slave Narrative of Young Winston Davis

Young Winston Davis, born June 28, 1855, in Ozark, Alabama, reflects on his experiences as a slave on a wealthy plantation. He recounts the treatment of slaves, including harsh punishments and the separation of families, alongside some degree of kindness from his master. Davis shares memories of daily life, including cooking, healthcare using herbs, and the lack of education opportunities. After emancipation, he engaged in politics and became a preacher, later settling in Jacksonville, Florida, where he married in 1935.