They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Harris/Broughton)

Enslaved People Named: Charlotte

On October 8, 1821, Aaron S. Harris, Liberty County, sold to John Broughton for $300 “one negro woman named Charlotte.” Witnessed by Ann Baker, James W. Baker. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on April 18, 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. 457. Image #261 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSRV-Y?i=260&cat=292358)