They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Sullivan/Jones)

Enslaved People Named: Dick

On April 24, 1797, Daniel Sullivan, Liberty County, sold for $300 to Samuel Jones, Liberty County, “one certain negroe man by name Dick.” Witnessed by Moses Way, Thomas Lanchester. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on May 2, 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. 103. Image #242 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5BWX?i=241)