Enslaved People Named: Andrew, Celia, Frank
On March 1, 1851, J.S. Bradwell and Simon Fraser used as collateral on a promissory note to the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, Ezra Stacy, William Q. Baker, William Jones, and John B. Mallard) “the following property to wit Andrew a wheelwright and blacksmith aged thirty two and Celia aged 24 years and her child Frank aged eighteen months.” Witnessed by M.W. Bacon, John A. Hendry, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 2, 1851. [Marked on this deed was: “Received payment in full Thos. Mallard Exor. 21st Jany 1854. Entered this 21st January 1854. S.A. Fraser, C.S.C.L.C.”]
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. 326-8. Image #583-4 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-53VV?i=582&cat=292358)