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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Lambert/Fleming)

Enslaved Persons Named: Mary (Old), Hannah, Mingo, Cloe [alt: Chloe]

On February 1, 1840, the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, John Dunwody, Wm. Q. Baker, Ezra Stacy and William Jones) sold to Thomas W. Fleming, also of Liberty County, for $2050 “the following named slaves, with the issue of the females to wit: (Old) Mary Hannah Mingo, and Cloe [alt: Chloe].” Witnessed by Wm. S. Baker, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 11, 1840, by Edwd Way, Clerk.

On February 4, 1840, Thomas W. Fleming sold to William Quarterman Baker for $2050 “the following negro slaves (viz) Old Mary Hannah Mingo and Cloe. Witnessed by J.? Fleming, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 11, 1840, 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. 201. Image #429 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T927-P?i=428&cat=292358)