They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Stevens/Bradwell)

Enslaved People Named: Andrew

On July 20, 1850, Oliver Stevens sold to James S. Bradwell, Liberty County, “a negro man named Andrew a wheelwright by trade.” Witnessed by Edward H. Hart, E.H. Bacon, Not. Pub. Recorded on August 10, 1850.

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. 265. Image 544 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-54ST?i=543&cat=292358)