Enslaved Persons Named: Sam, Henry, Lucy
On May 8, 1849, John Coleman, William J. Coleman and John Coleman, attorneys for Thos. [Thomas] B. Coleman, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $700 to Smith S. Hart, Bryan County, “the following named slaves viz Sam, Henry, & Lucy.” Witnessed by Wm. [William] S. Norman, John S. Andrews. Recorded on July 11 1849, by John E. Fraser, D.C.L.C. [NOTE: Written on the deed was “Satisfaction 25 Feby 1850. S.S. Hart. By W.S. Norman Atty at Law. Recorded 25 Feby 1850. 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. 184-5. Image #503 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5ZFY?i=502&cat=292358)