They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Holmes/Mara)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jim

On January 31, 1824, James Holmes, planter of Liberty County, sold for $500 to Mrs. Ann E. Mara and her two children, James Carter Mara and Sarah A. Mara, also of Liberty County, “a certain negro fellow, named Jim, about 21 years old.” Witnessed by Joseph Law, Senior. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on March 8, 1824. 

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. 76. Image #340  (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSR4-9?i=339&cat=292358)