Enslaved Persons Named: Martha Jane
On January 30, 1858, John P. Mell used as collateral on a promissory note of $535 to M.D. Mooney “the following property to wit: a certain negro girl named Martha Jane, twelve years of age.” Witnessed by A.B. Daniel, E. Daniel, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on March 3, 1858, by S.A. Fraser, 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, p 374. Image #233. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RS5C-5?i=232&cat=292358)