Enslaved Persons Named: Ben, Kezia, Sarah, Minty
On April 12, 1854, Sam’l [Samuel] M. Varnedoe and Leander Varnedoe used as collateral on a promissory note of $905 to Thomas Mallard, Ezra Stacy, William Q. Baker, William Jones and John B. Mallard executors of John Lambert’s estate, “the following property to wit, Ben about (28) years of age Kezia about (50) years of age Sarah about (18) years of age and Minty about (15) years of age…” Witnessed by Edward Quarterman, Rufus A. Varnedoe. Probated by Edward Quarterman on July 4, 1854, and recorded on June 27, 1854, by S.A. Fraser, Clerk. [NOTE: Marked on the deed was “Satisfied in full. [Signed] W. Jones Acty Exor, Entered this 16th April 1860. J. Brewer Clerk.”
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 O, pp. 27-28. Images #47-8. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSTD-4?i=46&cat=292358)