They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Brownson/Brownson)

Enslaved People Named: Abraham, Nanney

On March 20, 1797, Galen Brownson, Liberty County, sold for $600 to Betsey Brownson, Liberty County, “the following negroe Slaves to wit Abraham a middle aged fellow, and Nanney a young wench sister to Abraham.” Witnessed by Lachlan McIntosh. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on April 5, 1797. 

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. C-D 1793-1801,” Record Book DD (1795-1798), p. 94-5. Image #233-4 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5BWC?i=232)