Enslaved Persons Named: Lydia
On February 1, 1860, Thomas G. Way, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $242.88 to Simon A. Fraser, Liberty County, “a certain negro girl named Lydia of black complexion and about seventeen years of age.” Witnessed by Isaiah Beasley, W.P. Girardeau, Not. Pub. Recorded on February 11, 1860, by S.A. Fraser. [NOTE: Marked on this deed was “Satisfied S.A. Fraser. Entered this 3d April 1860. Jesse Brewer, 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 580. Image #340. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSRX-K?i=339&cat=292358)