They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Montfort/Dickson)

Enslaved People Named: Bob

On May 21, 1796, James Montfort sold to John Dickson, Liberty County, for $275 “a negro lad by the name of Bob.” Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on June 7, 1796. 

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. 50. Image #186 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5PXD?i=185)