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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Estate Settlement (Jones)

Enslaved Persons Named: Murriah, Rosella

“Received from Mrs. E.S. L. Jones Administratrix of Est. of Laura M. Jones through H.H. Jones Attorney of Admix my full share of said Estate consisting of one negro woman called Murriah and a Negro Girl named Rosella, and one hundred and seventy two 28/100 dollars ($174.28) and C.B. Jones due bill for $15.60 and one share in stock of the Bank of the State of Georgia. 20 April 1855. In presence of T.W. Quarterman J.P.” Signed by Emma A. Harris.

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. 115. Image #92. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RST4-J?i=91&cat=292358)