They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Holmes/Austin)

Enslaved Persons Named: Jacob, Affy

On May 18, 1831, Adam T. Holmes, teacher, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $504.83 to Joseph Austin, planter, Liberty County, “a male slave named Jacob & a female slave named Affy, a gig, & gold watch.” Witnessed by James D. Stevens, Stafford A. Somersall. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 25, 1831. 

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. 466. Image #541  (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SST4-6?i=540&cat=292358)