They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Way/Bacon)

Enslaved Persons Named: Ishmeal [alt: Ishmael], Prince Sary, and Lucy

On March 28, 1857, Henry Way used as collateral on a promissory note of $679.47 to Jos. R. Bacon “the following negro Slaves to wit, Ishmeal [alt: Ishmael], Prince Sary, and Lucy…” Witnessed by N.J. Varnedoe, L.L. Varnedoe Not. Pub. Recorded on May 18, 1858, by S.A. Fraser, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on the deed was “Satisfied J.R. Bacon. Entered this 14th March 1859. 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 390. Image #242. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RST9-S?i=241&cat=292358)