They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Irvine/Somarsall)

Enslaved People Named: Fanny

On February 28, 1809, Kenneth Irvine sold to John Somarsall of Sunbury for $350 “one Negroe woman named Fanny.” Witnessed by David Rees, Thomas Bayley [alt: Bailey]. [Date recorded not specified.]

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. E-G 1801-1816,” Record Book G (1809-1816), p. 20. Image #311 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QL-J9DK-L?i=310&cat=292358)