They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Spencer/Gunly)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jim, ? Tyrah ?, James, William

On March 1, 1843, William Spencer, Liberty County, sold to Robert M. Gunly, Chatham County, for $1200 “the following negro slaves (viz) Jim, ? Tyrah ?, James, and William…” Witnessed by S. Spencer. Probated by Sam’l Spencer on February 6, 1844. Recorded on February 6, 1844, 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. 173-4. Image #115-6 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5ZVT?i=114)