They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Jones/Jones)

Enslaved Persons Named: Alfred

On January 10, 1848, John Jones transferred “the within bill of sale and the property conveyed therein excepting the child Alfred deceased” to James N. Jones of Liberty County for $1100. Recorded by April 16, 1849, by J.S. Bradwell, 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. M-N 1842-1854,” Record Book N, pp. 131. Image #476 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5764?i=475&cat=292358)