They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Bennet-Spencer/Lambert)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jimmy [alt: Jemmy], Binah

On January 11, 1841, Sarah R. Bennet and Samuel Spencer used as collateral on a promissory note to the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, John Dunwody, William Q. Baker, Ezra Stacy, William Jones) “the following named slaves to wit Jimmy [alt: Jemmy] and Binah…” Witnessed by Samuel Stevens, T.W. Quarterman, J.P. Recorded on January 15, 1841, 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. 254-5. Image #455-6 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9LW-V?i=454&cat=292358