Enslaved People Named: Reuben
On June 1, 1820, John Brown, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $194.80 to Nathaniel Law, Liberty County, “one certain negro slave, by name Reuben.” Witnessed by Jesse Ham. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on June 9, 1820. [NOTE: John Brown signed by mark, indicating illiteracy.]
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. 332-3. Image #199 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSTS-1?i=198&cat=292358)