They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Bennett-Spencer/Lambert)

Enslaved Persons Named: Anthony, Jenny

On February 1, 1840, Sarah Bennett and Samuel Spencer used as collateral on a promissory note to the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, John Dunwody, Wm. Q. Baker, Ezra Stacy and William Jones) “the following named Slaves to wit: Anthony, Jenny…” Witnessed by W.N. Way, E.H. Bacon, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on March 24, 1840, by Edward Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied E. Stacy Acting Executor . Recorded this 20th January 1841. 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. 189-90. Image #423 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KR-G?i=422&cat=292358)