They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Ferguson/Robarts)

Enslaved Persons Named: Diana

On January 28, 1825, Wm. [William] H. Ferguson sold to William Robarts for $300 “a negro girl Diana”. Witnessed by Rob. P. Burton, Thos. [Thomas] J. Shepard. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on March 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. 125. Image #364  (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSB2-5?cat=292358)