They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Holmes/Whitwell)

Enslaved Persons Named: Clarissa

On April 12, 1824, James Holmes, Liberty County, sold to Furman R. Whitwell, same county, for $200 “the following property, viz. a negro girl called Clarissa.” Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on February 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. 122. Image #363  (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSBD-W?i=362&cat=292358)