Enslaved People Named: Chloe, Lucy, Titus, Venus, Billy, March, Leah, Phillis, Sally, Rosella, Pompey, Simon, Lanchester, Jim, Jemimah, Ned, Andrew, Jinny, Silvia, Jacob, Amia, Tom, Chloe
On October 15, 1795, Sarah Ann Hinson entered into a marriage contract with Joseph Austen. It was stipulated that since she owned in her own right 23 “negro slaves, that is to say, Chloe, Lucy, Titus, Venus, Billy, March, Leah, Phillis, Sally, Rosella, Pompey, Simon, Lanchester, Jim, Jemimah, Ned, Andrew, Jinny, Silvia, Jacob, Amia, Tom, Chloe,” Joseph Austen agreed that they were to remain her property and not be liable for any of his debts. Witnessed by May Peacock, Josiah Stuart. Probated by Josiah Stuart on October 14, 1796. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on October 14, 1796.
In a separate deed dated October 14, 1796, Sarah Ann Austen and Joseph Austen, referring to the earlier deed, covenanted to turn these enslaved individuals over to William Moore and Daniel Stewart, who would act as her trustees. Witnessed by Josiah Stuart, Samuel Jones. Probated by Josiah Steuart on October 14, 1796. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on October 14, 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. 68-79. Image #208 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5Y7J?i=205)