They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Hart/Dunham)

Enslaved Persons Named: Moses, Patty, Frances, Ned, Joe, Molly, William, Clarrinda [alt: Clarinda], Rosannah, Richard

On January 10, 1839, Ann C. Hart, used as collateral on a promissory note of $2025.62 to George W. Dunham “the following named Negro Slaves (viz) Moses, Patty, Frances, Ned, Joe, Molly, William, Clarrinda [alt: Clarinda], Rosannah, and Richard…” Witnessed by James M. Harris. Probated by James M. Harris on January 24, 1839, before E.H. Bacon, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on January 28, 1839, by E. Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied G.W. Dunham 15 June 1839 Edward 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. K-L 1831-1842,” Record Book L, 1838-1842, pp. 41-2. Image #347-8 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T924-8?i=346&cat=292358)