Chief Colbert
Chief George Colbert owned a ferry across the Tennessee River, connecting Colbert and Lauderdale Counties. Colbert owned many African-American slaves. One such slave was named Lem Colbert, who operated Colbert's ferry at Waterloo, Alabama.
Main Author: | Ashley Pentecost, University of North Alabama |
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Format: | Electronic |
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Auburn University Libraries
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Online Access: | https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/549 |
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