They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Anderson/Baker)

Enslaved Persons Named: Toby, Cumba, Toby, Lea, John

On January 12, 1836, David Anderson, planter of Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $1350 to John O. Baker, also a planter of Liberty County, “the following negro slaves, Toby & Cumba, Toby Lea [alt: Leah] & her child John…” Witnessed by Sarah D. Fabian, and William J. Way, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on January 14, 1836.

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, pp. 275. Image #188 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T92S-1?i=187&cat=292358)