They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Fleming/Stacy

Enslaved Persons Named: Fortune

On February 15, 1840, Thomas W. Fleming sold to Ezra Stacy for $650 “the following property viz a negro man by the name of Fortune…” Witnessed by John B. Mallard, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on May 13, 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. 213. Image #435 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9VY-K?i=434&cat=292358)