They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Harrison/Baker & Troup)

Enslaved Persons Named: Boson

On May 12, 1789, Gilbert Harrison, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of 116 pounds sterling to John Baker and George Troup, merchants of Liberty County, “one negroe man Slave named Boson.” Witnessed by John Baker Junior. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on June 8, 1790. 

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. A-B 1777-1793,” Record Book B, 1787-1793, p. 283-4. Image #421-2 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLZ-FG7L?i=420&cat=292358)