They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale(Way/Way)

Enslaved People Named: Prime

On December 10, 1850, Joseph Way, Liberty County, sold to Nathaniel J. Way, Liberty County, for $475 “one certain negro man slave named Prime…” Witnessed by Edwin White, Ann W. White. Recorded on July 26, 1851. Probated by Edwin White on February 24, 1854.

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. 366. Image #604 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-53CJ?i=603&cat=292358)