1766–1858: The slave trade to Georgia was characterized by a diverse range of African origins, with Senegambia and Sierra Leone providing over half of the do…

1766–1858: The slave trade to Georgia was characterized by a diverse range of African origins, with Senegambia and Sierra Leone providing over half of the documented captives. While merchants from Savannah organized nearly 30 percent of the voyages, vessels from major British ports like Liverpool and London also played a significant role in the region’s labor supply. Most arrivals occurred in the brief periods when the trade was legally permitted, notably following the American Revolution and before the 1808 federal ban. Despite the legal restrictions, a small number of captives continued to arrive illegally until the mid-nineteenth century.