They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Way/Way)

Enslaved Persons Named: July, Sary, Lucy

On June 6, 1843, William N. Way, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $298.71 to Wm. [William] J. Way, Chatham County, “three slaves named July Sary and Lucy…” Witnessed by Wm. [William] G. Martin, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on July 25, 1843, by E. Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied Wm. J. Way, 14 May 1846. Recorded J.S. Bradwell, Clk.”]

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. 126-7. Image #91 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-54CN?i=90)