Enslaved People Named: Sharper
Thomas G. Way, Liberty County, used as collateral for a debt of $50 to Simon A. Fraser, also of Liberty County, “the following property to wit a certain negro boy named Sharper of black complexion about seven years of age…” Witnessed by W.P. Girardeau, Jesse Brewer, C.S.C.L.C. Recorded on December 11, 1862, by S.A. Fraser, Clerk. [NOTE: Marked as “Satisfied in full 5 April 1863, S.A. Fraser. Entered 5th April 1862, S.A. Fraser.]
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. 242 (image #493). (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSRW-Y?i=492&cat=2923580)