They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Baker/Baker)

Enslaved Persons Named: Henny, Rosena, Henry, Alexander

On February 8, 1839, Samuel Baker, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $900 to Artemas Baker, Liberty County, “the following property namely one Negro woman named Henny, a girl Rosena [alt: Resena] & two boys Henry & Alexander…” Witnessed by John E. Mann, E. Stacy, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on February 13, 1839, 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. K-L 1831-1842,” Record Book L, 1838-1842, pp. 57-8. Image #355 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KC-2?i=354&cat=292358)