They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Bradley/Robarts)

Enslaved Persons Named: Sophia

On January 2, 1832, Eli Bradley sold to William Robarts for $235 as payment in full for “a negro woman named Sophia…” Witnessed by E. Baker, C.S.C.L.C. and recorded by the same on February 16, 1832.

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, 1831-1838, p. 28. Image #49 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T92T-S?cat=292358)