They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Baker/Walthour)

Enslaved Persons Named: Rinah, Newton, Toney, Gran

On February 8, 1837, Artemas Baker, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note for $600 to George W. Walthour “running in the Planters Bank” “the following negro slaves, viz, Rinah, Newton, Toney [Tony] & Gran…” Witnessed by Raymond Cay. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on March 4, 1837.

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. 370. Image #236 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9K1-N?i=235&cat=292358)