They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Alexander-Daniel/Lambert)

Enslaved Persons Named: Stephen, Mingo, Ned

On March 1, 1853, James H. Alexander and E. Daniel used as collateral on a promissory note to the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, E. Stacy, E.Q. Baker, W. Jones and John B. Mallard) “the following named slaves to wit Stephen, about thirty two years old, Mingo about forty five years old and Ned about Sixteen years old.” Witnessed by Jacob Thiess, S.A. Fraser, C.S.C.L.C. Recorded on March 10, 1853. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied in full April 18th 1865. E. Stacy Act. Exor. Entered this 20th September 1865. Jesse Brewer 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. 517-8. Image #685 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5CQC?i=684&cat=292358)