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Silas Abbott Worksheet

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In Chickasaw County Mississippi, to the parents of Peter and Mahaley, Silas Abbott was born. Him and his family were owned by Ely and Maggie Abbott. Ely and Maggie had 3 girls and 2 boys who Silas loved as brothers. Silas was one of the 8 children on the property. None of the children were ever sold or given away. His mother was the only slave that was sold into the Abbott family. His mother cooked, washed, and ironed. She also tended to all the children and gave them a “whoop” when they needed it, Maggie would also do the same to the children. Silas’ parents and his uncle's family were given a home a 20 acres of land to run a gin. His job was to drive two mules while his brother also drove two and two more in between them. They were also to

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