They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Hart/Jones)

Enslaved Persons Named: Lucy, Judy, Phillis, Sally, Jim, Doll


On January 23, 1834, Smith S. Hart, planter of Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note to Joseph Jones for $2642 “all those six negro slaves, named Lucy, Judy, Phillis, Sally, Jim and Doll, with the future increase of the females.” [NOTE: Satisfaction recorded on the deed as of January 15, 1843. Recorded on March 9, 1843.]

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. 117. Image #97 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KM-V?i=96&cat=292358)