In August 1868, J.Q. Spencer leased to Will Bacon, identified as “col’d” (colored), for five years starting September 1, 1867, a 30-acre lot in Walthourville, adjoining land of Major E.H. Bacon, owned jointly by Mrs. M.B. Spencer, J.E. Way, J.Q. and J.S. Spencer. The lease was for $20 per year. Will Bacon was to protecct the shade trees on the lot from being “mutilated or injured” and was to deliver the lot back to Spencer at the end of the lease with any improvements made during his possession. Witnessed by Julia Bacon, Eliza Q. Way, N.P. Quarterman. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on August 28, 1868.
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. O-P 1854-1870,” Record Book P, p. 521 (image #637). (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSRF-C?i=636&cat=2923580)