They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Fraser/Baker)

Enslaved People Named: Milly, Harry, Sarah, Nanny

On June 28, 1820, Andrew F. Fraser, Liberty County, sold to William and John O. Baker for $1200 “the following negroes; namely, Milly, Harry, Sarah and Nanny.” Witnessed by Joseph Law Jr, George Kershaw. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on August 3, 1820. 

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 H (1816-1822), p. 342. Image #204 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSRB-N?i=203&cat=292358)