They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Law/Maxwell)

Enslaved Persons Named: Adeline, Charles

On January 2, 1830, Nathaniel Law, Liberty County, sold to James S. Maxwell, Liberty County, for $400 “the following slaves (mulattoes) Adeline, the daughter of Diana, and Charles the son of Nelly.” Witnessed by John C. Broughton and Daniel Ashmore. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 17, 1830.

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. 411. Image #513  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSTR-R?i=512&cat=292358)