They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Ferguson/Burton)

Enslaved Persons Named: Murray

On February 24, 1824, William H. Ferguson, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $165.79 to Robert P. Burton “the following named slave viz. Murray…” Witnessed by William J. Waynman, John Baker. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 31, 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. 98. Image #351  (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSR7-4?i=350&cat=292358)