They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Bradley/Swilley)

Enslaved People Named: Suck

On March 7, 1821, John Bradley sold to Levinah Swilley, of Georgia, “a negro girl named Suck.” Witnessed by Newman Bradley. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on April 9, 1821.  

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. 391. Image #228 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSRP-K?i=227&cat=292358)