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African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Guardianship (Hathaway for Rachel)

Persons Named: Rachel (free)

On May 1, 1826, John D. Hathaway was appointed guardian to Rachel, “a person of color claiming to be free” in return for a bond of $500. David Stetson acted as security for him for this obligation. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on June 8, 1826.

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. 189. Image #396  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSBR-V?i=395&cat=292358)