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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – James Stacy

Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Stacy, James
Date Sworn: 1833-01-21
Appraisers: Jos. [Joseph] Quarterman, Wm. [William] Wilson, John Girardeau
Estate Executor: Joseph McGowen
Court Officer: John Dunwody, J.I.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1833-02-14
Recording Official: E. Baker, Clk
Total Value of Property Appraised: $2905
Value of enslaved persons: $2905
Comments: “Lot No 2 was drawn by Joseph McGowen, Executor, for the Estate, leaving Lot No. 1 for William Spencer”

EnslavedValueDesc.Lot
Jack75
1
Hannah80
2
Moses500
1
Cuffee425
2
Bristol450
2
Rachel375
2
Maria400
1
Joe300
1
Robert200
1
Edward100
2

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 K, p. 66. Image #69 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9VY-R?i=68&cat=292358)