They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Fleming/Varnedoe)

Enslaved Persons Named: Morry, Raymond

On April 26, 1827, Oliver Stevens, executor for the estate of William Fleming, sold  to Nathaniel Varnedoe, for $500 for the use of the estate, “two slaves belonging to said estate, the one named Morry, and the other named Raymond.” Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 2, 1827. 

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. 224. Image #420  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSB3-T?i=419&cat=292358)