Enslaved Persons: Nancy, William, Delia, Samuel, Owen, Sarah
On June 2, 1856, William E. Screven, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $2704.02 to William H. Burroughs, Savannah, Chatham County, “the following named negro slaves to wit, Nancy about thirty two years of age William about fifteen years of age, Delia, about thirteen years of age, Samuel about eleven years of age, Owen about seen years of age, and Sarah about five years of age, with the future issue and increase of the female slaves.” Witnessed by E.S. Law, John Sommersall. Probated by E.S. Law on June 3, 1856. Recorded on June 3, 1856, by S.A. Fraser, C.S.C.L.C.
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. 216-7. Image #143. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSPY-N?i=142&cat=292358)