They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Butler/Wilkins)

Enslaved People Named: July

On March 16, 1821, Shem Butler sold to Samuel Wilkins for $350 “a negro man named July.” Witnessed by Furman R. Whitwell. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 23, 1822. 

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. 464. Image #265 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SST3-Y?i=264&cat=292358)