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)Opened savings account No. 8529 at Liberty branch. Recorded birthplace as Liberty County, former master listed as Mason.
Gabriel White
Manumission Deed (1867)Deed of emancipation granted by Randolph. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1867.
Henry Freeman
Probate Inventory (1866)Appraised in estate inventory of Monroe plantation, evaluated at $829. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Jacob Carter
Probate Inventory (1865)Appraised in estate inventory of Taylor plantation, evaluated at $780. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Martha Hawkins
Probate Inventory (1864)Appraised in estate inventory of Winston plantation, evaluated at $691. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Leah Dawson
Manumission Deed (1863)Deed of emancipation granted by Barbour. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1863.
Nancy Bennett
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1863)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Lewis to Reed for consideration of $551.
Amos Miller
Estate Division Account (1861)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Jones. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.
Peter Stewart
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Willis in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 7.
Ruth Ross
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Haynes in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 23.
Sophia Miller
1860 Slave Schedule Metadata (1860)Enumerated under slaveholder Miller in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 16.
Ezekiel Jefferson
Manumission Deed (1853)Deed of emancipation granted by Hammond. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1853.
Charlotte Bradley
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Clark in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 12.
Andrew Mercer
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Fowler in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 66.
Emily Boone
1850 Slave Schedule Metadata (1850)Enumerated under slaveholder Gordon in Liberty County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 63.
Reuben King
Estate Division Account (1849)Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Hill. Allotted to lot #1 in final decree.
Francis Roberts
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1844)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Jackson to Barbour for consideration of $738.
Chloe Watson
Deed Book Bill of Sale (1843)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Brooks to Gibson for consideration of $375.
Tabitha Hamilton
Probate Inventory (1839)Appraised in estate inventory of Willis plantation, evaluated at $1369. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Noah Clay
Probate Inventory (1837)Appraised in estate inventory of Henry plantation, evaluated at $822. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.
Ruth Walker
Manumission Deed (1833)Deed of emancipation granted by Fleming. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1833.
Delilah Spottswood
Manumission Deed (1831)Deed of emancipation granted by Davis. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1831.
Grace Wood
Manumission Deed (1831)Deed of emancipation granted by Marshall. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1831.
Judith Hall
Probate Inventory (1830)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)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)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)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)Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Mason to Cox for consideration of $1170.