They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Way/Way)

Enslaved Persons Named: Joe, Daniel, Lucy and Danl [alt: Daniel]

On May 3, 1844, William N. Way, used as collateral on a promissory note to Jos. [Joseph] Way “the following negro slaves to wit, Joe, Daniel, Lucy and Danl…” Witnessed by Samuel Spencer, E.H. Bacon, Not. Pub. Recorded on May 9, 1844, by J.S. Bradwell, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied in full of all demands. E. White. March 15, 1851. Recorded 20 March 1851. J.S. Bradwell, 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. 219. Image #140 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5C4M?i=139)