They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Bacon/Bacon)

Enslaved Persons Named: Joe, Bob, Dick

On May 9, 1836, Albert T. Bacon, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $626.87 to Sarah H. Bacon, Liberty County, “the following negros viz Joe Bob & Dick…” Witnessed by Sumner W. Bacon, E.H. Bacon. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 9, 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, p. 319. Image #211 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9K1-C?i=210&cat=292358)