They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Delegal/Walthour)

Enslaved Persons Named: Betsey, Clarissa, Bess, Susan, James, Anthony, June, Sam, B. Jim, B. Charles, Ben, Rachel

On May 12, 1852, Edward J. Delegal used as collateral on a promissory note of $2000 to Geo. [George] W. Walthour “the following negro slaves viz. Betsey, Clarissa, Bess, Susan, James, Anthony, June, Sam, B. Jim, B. Charles, Ben, and Rachel…” Witnessed by J.S. Bradwell, ordinary, and S.A. Fraser, C.S.C.L.C. Recorded on May 15, 1852.

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. 465-6. Image #655 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5W9S?i=654&cat=292358)