They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Used as Collateral (Stetson/Mara)

Enslaved Persons Named: Lily, Peggy, Rachel

On January 10, 1834, David Stetson, Liberty County, used as collateral on a promissory note for $500 to Ann E. Mara “three female slaves, named Lily, Peggy & Rachel, together with their future issue & increase…” Recorded on January 15, 1834. [Marked as satisfied in full by Ann E. Earle and James Earle. Satisfaction recorded on the deed by Liberty County Superior Court Clerk Thomas J. Shepard on March 27, 1837.] 

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 K, 1831-1838, p. 106. Image #91 (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-T9LD-M?i=90&cat=292358)