They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Way/Robarts)

Enslaved Persons Named: Frank, Adam, George, Belfast, Booby, Nann [alt: Nanny], Betsy, Jenny, Peggy, Parmelia, Elinor

On May 26, 1843, Thomas G. Way, Liberty County, used as collateral on two promissory notes of $1037.51 to Joseph W. Robarts “the following named Slaves to wit: Frank Adam George Belfast Booby Nann [alt: Nanny] Betsy Jenny Peggy Parmelia and Elinor.” Witnessed by W.B. Fleming, Notary Public. Recorded on July 10, 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. 125-6. Image #90 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5ZPW?i=89)