They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Mell/Maxwell)

Enslaved People Named: George

On February 14, 1817, Thomas S. Mell sold to Audley Maxwell for $650 “the following negro named George.” Witnessed by Benjamin Mell. Recorded in Liberty County Superior Court on February 24, 1817. 

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. H-I 1816-1831,” Record Book H (1816-1822), p. 56. Image #49 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-SSYT-P?i=48&cat=292358)