They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Way/Way)

Enslaved People Named: Arandon, Willoughby, Ned, Rose

On March 3, 1851, Nathaniel J. Way used as collateral to Dr. Samuel Way to secure his guardianship for his children, “Sam Augusta and Mary E.C. Way” “the following negro slaves viz Arandon Willoughby Ned and Rose…” Witnessed by E.H. Bacon, J.S. Bradwell, Clerk. Recorded on March 8, 1851. [NOTE: Written on this deed was: “Satisfied in full 9th March 1853. Saml Way. Recorded 9th March 1853. 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. M-N 1842-1854,” Record Book N, pp. 305. Image #572 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5ZHM?i=571&cat=292358)