They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Brown/Law)

Enslaved Persons Named: Joe

On June 1, 1822, Mercy Brown, Liberty County, sold to Charles Law for $550 “one negro man named Joe…” Witnessed by John C. Broughton, Ann Baker, James W. Baker. Probated by John Broughton on July 15, 1822. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on October 28, 1822.

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. H-I 1816-1831,” Record Book I, 1822-1831, p. 12. Image #307 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSRV-L?i=306&cat=292358)