Liberty County, Florida Slave Records

Courthouse probate inventories, deed book bills of sale, and 1850/1860 Federal Census Slave Schedules for Liberty County, Florida.

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Liberty County Historical Records

Cesar Gaines

Freedman's Bank Log (1869)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Opened savings account No. 8529 at Liberty branch. Recorded birthplace as Liberty County, former master listed as Mason.

Gabriel White

Manumission Deed (1867)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Randolph. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1867.

Henry Freeman

Probate Inventory (1866)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Monroe plantation, evaluated at $829. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Jacob Carter

Probate Inventory (1865)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Taylor plantation, evaluated at $780. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Martha Hawkins

Probate Inventory (1864)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Winston plantation, evaluated at $691. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Leah Dawson

Manumission Deed (1863)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Barbour. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1863.

Nancy Bennett

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1863)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Lewis to Reed for consideration of $551.

Amos Miller

Estate Division Account (1861)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Jones. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.

Peter Stewart

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Willis in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 7.

Ruth Ross

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Haynes in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 23.

Sophia Miller

1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Miller in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 16.

Ezekiel Jefferson

Manumission Deed (1853)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Hammond. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1853.

Charlotte Bradley

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Clark in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 12.

Andrew Mercer

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Fowler in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 66.

Emily Boone

1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Enumerated under slaveholder Gordon in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 63.

Reuben King

Estate Division Account (1849)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Hill. Allotted to lot #1 in final decree.

Francis Roberts

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1844)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Jackson to Barbour for consideration of $738.

Chloe Watson

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1843)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Brooks to Gibson for consideration of $375.

Tabitha Hamilton

Probate Inventory (1839)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Willis plantation, evaluated at $1369. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Noah Clay

Probate Inventory (1837)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Henry plantation, evaluated at $822. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Ruth Walker

Manumission Deed (1833)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Fleming. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1833.

Delilah Spottswood

Manumission Deed (1831)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Davis. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1831.

Grace Wood

Manumission Deed (1831)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Deed of emancipation granted by Marshall. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1831.

Judith Hall

Probate Inventory (1830)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Appraised in estate inventory of Mason plantation, evaluated at $1068. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Elijah Jackson

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1827)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Liberty District. Monthly wage stipulated at $8 with rations and lodging provided.

Samuel Gibson

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1822)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Liberty District. Monthly wage stipulated at $21 with rations and lodging provided.

Lucas Graham

Freedmen's Bureau Record (1820)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Liberty District. Monthly wage stipulated at $30 with rations and lodging provided.

Caroline Simmons

Deed Book Bill of Sale (1820)
Location: Liberty County, Florida

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Mason to Cox for consideration of $1170.