They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Quarterman/Jones)

Enslaved Persons Named: Sambo, Venus

On April 1, 1839, Edward W. Quarterman, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note of $572 to William Jones, also of Liberty County, “the following named Negro Slaves viz. Sambo & Venus…” Witnessed by Samuel Way, S. Spencer, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on April 24, 1839, by E. Way, Clerk. [NOTE: Written on this deed was Satisfied in full this 11 day of July 1839. William Jones. Recorded this 12 July 1839. Edward Way Clerk.”]

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. K-L 1831-1842,” Record Book L, 1838-1842, pp. 96. Image #375 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KW-J?i=374&cat=292358)