They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Fraser/Wilcox)

Enslaved Persons Named: Tom, John

On May 4, 1829, Simon Fraser Senior, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $163.12 to Uriah Wilcox, Liberty County, “two male slaves named Tom & John.” Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 12, 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. 349. Image #482  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSTB-4?i=481&cat=292358)