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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – Mrs. Margaret Williams

Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Williams, Margaret Mrs.
Date Sworn: 1833-03-23
Appraisers: John Ashmore, James Corker, R.S. Leonard
Estate Administrator: not listed
Court Officer: Jos. [Joseph] Andrews, J.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1833-04-29
Recording Official: E. Baker, Clk
Total Value of Property Appraised: $2325
Value of enslaved persons: $2325
Comments: Estate divided so that Miss Margaret Williams, “one of the heirs,” might receive her share. Lot #1 drawn by Francis Williams, and the other lot (#2) drawn by Miss Margaret Williams.

EnslavedValueDesc.Lot
March400
2
Nancy400
1
Billy350
1
Middy200
2
Clarinda150
2
Toby100
1
Isaac200
1
Major150
2
Hester200
2
Rachel100
1
Maria75
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. 31. Image #78 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9LM-N?cat=292358)