They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Bacon/Walthour)

Enslaved Persons Named: Joe, Ginny

On December 16, 1845, Julia Ann Bacon, Henry W. Bacon and Edward Way, all of Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $200 to George W. Walthour, Liberty County, “two certain negro slaves viz Joe and Ginny…” Way signed as a trustee for Julia Ann Bacon. Witnessed by Henry H. White, Robt. [Robert] C. Hines. Probated b Henry H. White on January 21, 1846. Recorded on January 12, 1846, by J.S. Bradwell, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was Satisfied 15 Jany 1847. G.W. Walthour. Recorded 15 Feby 1847. 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. 402-3. Image #242 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-53JH?i=241&cat=292358)