Numbers can be revealing.  Here are some about Chatham County just before the Civil War and during Reconstruction.  I have tried to avoid speculating about them.  If you have suggestions about interesting topics, sources of new information or would like to access the data yourself, please  leave a comment below or email me.  I'm especially interested in exploring the business model of slavery, which some of the owners were adept at, and which is hinted at in the age pyramids.  You can subscribe at the right to get any changes or additions.

Many thanks to Rebecca High for her encouragement and to Sue Ashby for her hard work on the census.  And thanks for looking!

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