They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Kershaw/Smylie)

Enslaved People Named: Will, Lizett

On August 14, 1821, George Kershaw sold to James Smylie Junior for $700 “my boy Will & Lizett.” Witnessed by Henry Dregors. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on September 6, 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. 422. Image #244 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSRB-3?i=243&cat=292358)