They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Shepard/Robarts)

Enslaved Persons Named: Lucy

On November 17, 1832, Thos. [Thomas] J. Shepard sold to William Robarts for $230 “a negro girl Lucy.” Witnessed by E. Baker, C.S.C.L.C., and recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 14, 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. 42. Image #57 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KX-8?i=56&cat=292358)