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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Way/Jones)

Enslaved Persons Named: Barney, Patty

On May 1, Doctor Samuel Way used as collateral on a promissory note of $256.65 to William Jones “the following named Negro Slaves viz. Barney & Patty…” Witnessed by Edwd [Edward] W. Quarterman, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 24, 1839, by E. Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied in full this 11th July 1839 William Jones. Recorded this 12 July 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. 97, Image #376 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KW-C?i=375&cat=292358)