They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Stevens to Fraser)

Enslaved Persons Named: Judy, Emerline [possibly Emmeline]:

Eliza S. Stevens sold to Simon A. Fraser, both of Liberty County, “the servant woman Judy and her child Emerline” on February 8, 1860. Witnesses J.P. Stevens, ?T? S. Stevens. Sworn before W.E.W. Quarterman on February 21, 1860, and recorded by S.A. Fraser, Clerk, on February 21, 1860.

Source: Family Search.org. Liberty County Superior Court “Deeds and mortgages, 1777-1920; general index to deeds and mortgages, 1777-1958,” Film: Deeds & Mortgages, v. O-P 1854-1870,” Record Book P, p. 3. Image #373 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RST4-4?i=372&cat=292358)