They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Broughton/Campbell)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jacob, Betty

On February 1, 1829, John C. Broughton, Liberty County, used as collateral on the remainder of a promissory note to Jesse H. Campbell, Liberty County, “two certain negro slaves, named Jacob and Betty.” The amount involved was $280.72.  Witnessed by John Ashmore. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on February 5, 1829.

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. 328. Image #472  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSYZ-4?i=471&cat=292358)