They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Quarterman/Fleming)

Enslaved Persons Named: Lucy

On January 6, 1845, R. T. Quarterman, Liberty County, sold to J.S. Fleming for $400 “the following named slave viz. Lucy…”  Witnessed by P.W. Fleming, John Girardeau, R.Q. Andrews, J.P. Recorded on February 18, 1845, by 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. 289. Image #179 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5ZGY?i=178&cat=292358)