They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Bacon to Smallwood)

Enslaved People Named: Charlot

Samuel Bacon sold to Benjamin Smallwood, both of Liberty County, “…one negroe woman named Charlot…” for $267 on September 13, 1797.  Witnessed by Adam Alexander J.P Recorded 7 October 1797 by Josiah Steuart. 

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, p. 201 Image #349 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-5YZ6?i=348&cat=292358)