Enslaved Persons Named: Mary, Bill, Arthur
On December 21, 1840, Samuel S. Mann and Thomas Mann, both of Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note for $702 to the firm of George W. Anderson & Brother, consisting of Geroge W. Anderson and John W. Anderson, “the following negro slaves with their future issue and increase of the females (viz) Mary and her child [space with what looks like a plus sign] Bill and Arthur…” [NOTE: It is not clear whether Bill is Mary’s child or whether that name has been left blank.] Witnessed by W.B. Fleming, N.Pub. Recorded on January 25, 1841, by 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. 257. Image #457 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9KM-D?i=456&cat=292358)