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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – Thomas Baker

Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Baker, Thomas
Date Sworn: 1820-01-10
Appraisers: William W. Baker, James Smylie Jr, Alex. [Alexander] Martin
Estate Administrator: William H. Cassels
Court Officer: Saml [Samuel] Harville, J.P.
Date Recorded: 1820-02-02
Recording Official: E. Baker, Clk.
Total Value of Property Appraised: $6350
Value of enslaved persons: $6350
Comments: Lots drawn as follows:
1 — John E. McCall
2 — Wm. [William] Baker minor
3 — Thos. [Thomas] Baker minor

EnslavedValueDesc.Lot
Jacob600
3
Stephen600
2
Caesar700
1
Patty400
1
Tenah500
3
Sally500
2
Phillis600[alt: Phyllis]2
Phebe100[alt: Phoebe]2
Bella500
1
Moll200
2
Dick550
3
Tenah500“Little”1
Rachel400
3
Sam200
3

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. H-I,” Record Book H, p. 291-2. Image #178-9 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SST4-7?cat=292358)