Enslaved Persons Named: Jemmy, Binah
On August 1, 1840, Sarah R. Bennett and Samuel Spencer used as collateral on a promissory note to the executors of John Lambert’s estate (Thomas Mallard, Jno. [John] Dunwody, Wm. [William] Q. Baker, Ezra Stacy, and Wm. [William] Jones) “the following slaves (to wit) Jemmy & Binah…” Witnessed by Samuel Stevens, E.H. Bacon, J.I.C.L.C. Recorded on August 3, 1840. [NOTE: Written on this deed was “Satisfied E. Stacy, acting executor. Recorded this 20th January 1841. E. 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. 230-1. Image #443-4 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9K6-J?cat=292358)