Enslaved Persons Named: Matilda
On May 10, 1843, Lauretta Martin executed a deed of gift to her daughter Mary J. Martin, of “a certain Negro Girl named Matilda for her own use & profit and benefit & behoof forever.” Witnessed by Richard F. Baker, J.S. Bradwell. Probated by Jas. S. Bradwell on July 3, 1843. Recorded on July 3, 1843, by E. Way, Clerk.
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 M, pp. 117. Image #85 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5WF8?i=84)