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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – John Mallard

Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Mallard, John
Date Sworn: 1830-12-18
Appraisers: William Wilson, William S. Baker, William Q. Baker
Estate Administrator: Thos. [Thomas] Mallard
Court Officer: John Dunwody, J.I.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1832-01-13
Recording Official: E. Baker. Clk
Total Value of Property Appraised: $6696.75
Value of enslaved persons:
Comments: Lot #2 drawn by John B. Mallard “one of the heirs.”

EnslavedValueDesc.Lot
Dick450
1
Peter400
1
Simon300
1
Daniel250
1
Phillis375[alt: Phyllis]1
Peggy175
1
Nanny90
1
Hagar100
1
Henry450
2
Jack400
2
Primus300
2
William175
2
Dinah375
2
June70
2
Murriah200
2
Jane175
2
Moses450
3
Joe500
3
Toney225[alt: Tony]3
Eve225
3
Maria275
3
Elsey375[alt: Elsy, Elcey]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. K-L 1831-1842,” Record Book K, p. 18-19. Image #44 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9VB-R?cat=292358)