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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Estate Settlement (Jones)

Enslaved Persons Named: Will, Clarinda, Theresa

“Received of Mrs. E.S.L. Jones , Liberty County, 30th April 1855, administrator of Est. of Laura M. Jones my full share of said Estate both real & personal, to wit, the following negro slaves Will exchanged with E.W. Jones for Clarinda valued at $600 & Theresa $500. Total value of negroes $1100.00. Also 1 share of stock in C.R. Road & B Co. and C.B. Jones due bill for $15.60. Signed in presence of T.W. Quarterman J.P.” Signed by Jos. A. Anderson.” 

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. 116. Image #93. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSTW-F?i=92&cat=292358)