They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Bradwell/Arthur)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jack, Winney [alt: Winny]

On February 28, 1840, James S. Bradwell sold to John Arthur for $1500 “two Negro Slaves named Jack and Winney his wife…” Witnessed by Charlton Hines. Recorded on July 22, 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. 287. Image #472 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9K9-8?i=471&cat=292358)