They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Stewart/Robarts)

Enslaved People Named: Maryann, Abram

On January 20, 1821, John Stewart, resident of Riceboro, Liberty County, sold to William Robarts for $1050 “two negro slaves, Maryann & Abram.” Witnessed by William Baker, Robert P. Burton, Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on January 31, 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. 372-3. Image #219 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSR1-C?i=218&cat=292358)