They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Bennett/Chapman)

Enslaved Persons Named: Anthony

On August 6, 1840, Sarah R. Bennett sold to Francis J. Chapman for $600 “a negro boy named Anthony…” Witnessed by Saml [Samuel] Stevens, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. recorded on August 7, 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. 232. Image #444 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T925-M?i=443&cat=292358)