They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Quarterman/Chesser)

Enslaved Persons Named: Russell, Rose [Old], Miriam, Rose, Sam, Jack

On March 29, 1842, W.E.W. Quarterman used as collateral on 25 promissory notes for $30 each and another for $18.67 to Thomas Chesser “the following Negro slaves named Russell, Old Rose, Miriam Rose Sam & Jack…” Witnessed by S.A. Fraser, E. Way, Clerk. Recorded on March 30, 1842, by E. Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Received satisfaction on the within mortgage 3d March 1845, Wm. B. Gaulden. Recorded 10th March 1845, J.S. Bradwell, 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. 343. Image #500 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9VB-6?i=499&cat=292358)