They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Bacon/Robarts)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jack

On December 18, 1824, Joseph Bacon sold to William Robarts for $334 “negro man Jack.” Witnessed by Robert P. Burton, Moses Way. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on January 24, 1825. 

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. 117. Image #360  (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSBP-8?i=359&cat=292358)