Enslaved People Named: Phillis, Sylvia, Bella, Matilda, Sam, Cretia
On May 9, 1840, G.B. Dean paid $1700 to S. Spencer “for the following negro slaves viz. Phillis and her children Sylvia Bella Matilda Sam and Cretia…” Witnessed by E. Way, E.H. Bacon. Recorded on August 19, 1851.
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. 384. Image #613. (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5Z8W?i=612&cat=292358)