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Liberty County Estate Inventory – William Hodges
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: William Hodges
Date Sworn: 1841-03-29
Appraisers: Eli Bradley, Newman Bradley, John S. Bradley
Estate Administrator: not listed
Court Officer: E. Daniel, J.J.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1841-07-12
Recording Official: John W. Stacy, C.C.O.L.C.
Total Value of Property Appraised: $4406.00
Value of enslaved persons: $2775.00
Comments: None
| Enslaved Person Named | Value | Comments |
| Sam | 600 | man |
| Caesar | 500 | man |
| Minder | 300 | woman |
| Amy | 400 | woman |
| Matilda | 375 | girl |
| Sally | 250 | girl |
| Dove (? – maybe Dave?) | 150 | boy |
| Jim | 125 | boy |
| Jack | 75 | boy |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-893L-GHK1?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 589 of 689.
Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – Eliza Q. Mallard
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Miss Eliza Q. Mallard
Date Sworn: 1840-09-01
Appraisers: Geo. [George] W. Walthour, Wm. [William] S. Baker, C.S. Mallard
Estate Executor: Lydia Laing
Court Officer: E.H. Bacon, J.J.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1841-07-21
Recording Official: John W. Stacy, Clk.
Total Value of Property Appraised: $3330.00
Value of enslaved persons: $3300.00
Comments: “The above property was thrown into the following lots excepting the first named woman and the small articles of household furniture.” [NOTE: The fate of the first named woman, Hagar, was not recorded.] Lots were drawn as follows:
#1 – Mrs. L. Laing
#2 – Mr. Jno. B. Mallard
#3 – Wm. [William] Q. Baker
#4 – ?T?.Q. Cassels
| Enslaved Person Named | Value | Comments | Lot # |
| Hagar | 500 | woman | |
| Dinah | 500 | 1 | |
| William | 450 | 4 | |
| Cinda | 200 | 1 | |
| Jack | 550 | 3 | |
| Daniel | 600 | 2 | |
| Jane | 500 | 4 |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-893L-GHGM?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 590 of 689
Liberty County Estate Inventory – John Curry
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: John Curry
Date Sworn: 1839-04-04
Appraisers: John W. Stacy, Wm. [William] G. Martin, David Zoucks
Estate Executor: William E.W. Quarterman
Court Officer: E. Daniel, J.J.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1842-03-23
Recording Official: John W. Stacy
Total Value of Property Appraised: $2263.25
Value of enslaved persons: $1250.00
Comments: “The Executor having delayed to hand in the above – it was not recorded till this date – March 23, 1842.”
| Enslaved Person Named | Value |
| March | 650 |
| Cherry | 600 |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-GHBS?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 595 of 689.
Liberty County Estate Inventory – Susan Lorena Stacy
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: James Stacy [inventory is for property owned by his orphan, Susan Lorena Stacy]
Date Sworn: 1843-01-02
Appraisers: J.S. Bradwell, Wm. [William] N. Way, B.W. Allen
Estate Guardian: Ezra Stacy
Court Officer: Wm. [William] G. Martin, J.J.C.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1843-03-31
Recording Official: J.S. Bradwell, Clk
Total Value of Property Appraised: [only enslaved persons appraised]
Value of enslaved persons: $1125.00
Comments: Appraisal was of “the goods and chattels of Susan L. Stacy, minor of James S. Stacy”. The previous page held the guardianship bond, appointing Ezra Stacy as the guardian of Susan Lorena Stacy, orphan of James Stacy.
| Enslaved Person Named | Value | Comments |
| Bristol | 400 | |
| Cuffy | 350 | |
| Frank | 350 | |
| Hannah | 25 | “Old” |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-GHRY?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 606 of 689.
Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – John S. Quarterman
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: John S. Quarterman
Date Sworn: 1846-01-24
Appraisers: John W. Stacy, Thos. [Thomas] Q. Cassels, Wm. [William] G. Martin
Estate Executor: W.E.W. Quarterman
Court Officer: W.E.W. Quarterman
Date Recorded: 1846-05-23
Recording Official: J.S. Bradwell, Clk.
Total Value of Property Appraised: $3936.00
Value of enslaved persons: $3900.00
Comments: Estate was appraised, then divided into lots. Lot #1 was drawn by Stewart Quarterman and Lot #2 by Richard Quarterman.
| Enslaved Person Named | Value | Lot # | |
| Bathus | 500 | 2 | |
| June | 500 | 1 | |
| Patty | 325 | 2 | |
| Tresa | 450 | or Luisa | 2 |
| Rachel | 400 | 2 | |
| Tom | 325 | 1 | |
| Malboro | 300 | 2 | |
| Mary | 300 | 2 | |
| Simon | 225 | 1 | |
| Dick | 200 | 2 | |
| Margaret | 150 | 1 | |
| Flora | 75 | 1 | |
| Cuffee | 150 | 1 |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-GHRW?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 637 of 689.
Liberty County Estate Inventory – Matthew Bennet
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: M. Bennet
Date Sworn: 1842-03-17
Appraisers: Rich. [Richard] S. Baker, Saml [Samuel] Way, Thomas W. Flemming [Fleming]
Estate Administrator: not named
Court Officer: not named
Date Recorded: not given
Recording Official: not listed
Total Value of Property Appraised: $9552.87
Value of enslaved persons: $9390
Comments: The enslaved people were appraised in two lots. The lots were put in a hat, and Mrs. Sarah ?R? Baker draw lot #1, which left lot #2 for William B. Bennet, minor. The document then proceeded to say: “By the request of Mr. Jos. S. Baker and William Spencer we proceeded to appraise such of the goods and chattels of the Estate of Bennet as were shown us by them” and then lists household items valued at $162.87. Continues: “Personally appeared E.H. Bacon and Oliver Stevens Sen. who being sworn deposeth and ?saith? that they have appraised the foregoing articles and to which their names are signed. Sworn & subscribed this 25 June 1842, T.W. Quarterman, J.P.” Signed by E.H. Bacon and Oliver Stevens. [NOTE: An estate inventory was made for William B. Bennet, minor, in 1844 by guardian Jos. S. Baker. The slaves listed here in Lot #2 were in that estate inventory. Possibly William B. Bennet was coming of age at that time. In March 1842, Joseph S. Baker and William Spencer took out a guardianship bond for William Spencer to act as guardian for William B. Bennet, said to be the child of the deceased Matthew Bennet.]
| Enslaved Person Named | Value | ||
| Washington | 500 | 1 | |
| Minder | 450 | 1 | |
| Tom | 450 | 1 | |
| Lyzzy | 325 | alt: Lizzy | 1 |
| Simon | 300 | 1 | |
| Cudjo | 225 | 1 | |
| Tom (L. Tom) | 175 | “L. Tom” | 1 |
| Hannah | 15 | “O. Hannah” | 1 |
| Charles | 500 | 1 | |
| Phoebe | 475 | 1 | |
| Jim | 400 | 1 | |
| Nancy | 200 | 1 | |
| Hucky | 325 | ?Hacky | 1 |
| Stephen | 100 | “L. Stephen” | 1 |
| Lizzy | 175 | 1 | |
| Robert | 500 | 2 | |
| Hannah | 450 | 2 | |
| July | 400 | 2 | |
| Stephen | 550 | 2 | |
| John | 275 | 2 | |
| Chloe | 300 | 2 | |
| Toney | 200 | 2 | |
| Mary | 225 | 2 | |
| March | 500 | 2 | |
| Betsy | 400 | 2 | |
| Becky | 75 | 2 | |
| Charlotte | 300 | 2 | |
| Abram | 175 | 2 | |
| Moses | 300 | 2 | |
| Joe | 125 | 2 |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-GHPG?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 608 of 689.
Liberty County Estate Inventory – B. Williams
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: B. Williams
Date Sworn: 1842-04-25
Appraisers: Angus Martin, Nath. [Nathaniel] Martin, F.H. Miller
Estate Administrator: not listed
Court Officer: not listed
Date Recorded: not listed
Recording Official: not listed
Total Value of Property Appraised: $4787.50
Value of enslaved persons: $2925.00
Comments: Appraisal also included “landed estate $1200.00.” Location not stated. There is an inventory and division of estate for Benjamin Williams from 1846; based on the similarities of the slave names, it’s likely either him or a relation. See that document here.
| Enslaved Person Named | Value | |
| Arthur | 5 | “old man” |
| Easter | 350 | |
| York | 400 | |
| Jane | 400 | |
| Charlotte | 400 | |
| Simon | 250 | |
| Elsy | 250 | |
| Peter | 200 | |
| Louisa | 150 | |
| Celia | 100 | |
| Nippia | 100 | Alt: Nippy |
| Easter | 100 | |
| Nancy | 80 | |
| Richard | 75 | |
| Georgia | 75 |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-GHPG?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 608 of 689; citing Houston County Probate Court Judge, Georgia.
Liberty County Estate Inventory & Division – Jonathan Bacon
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Jonathan Bacon
Date Sworn: 1843-09-13
Appraisers: Wm. [William] G. Martin, Joseph R. Bacon, Enoch Daniel
Estate Executor: John W. Stacy
Court Officer: T.W. Quarterman, J.P.
Date Recorded: 1843-07-19
Recording Official: J.S. Bradwell, Clerk
Total Value of Property Appraised: $7054.00
Value of enslaved persons: $5934.00
Comments: Estate was appraised and lots drawn in same document (so enslaved persons were only listed in lots). Lots were drawn as follows:
1 – John W. Stacy
2 – John Graham
3 – Capt. S. S. Moody
| Deceased | Date | Enslaved Person Named | Value | Desc. | Lot # |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Sally | 400 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Billy | 25 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Carolina | 250 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Stephen | 150 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Jenny | 125 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Harriet | 400 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Jack | 75 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Will | 400 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Bella | 212 | 1 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Mary | 400 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Hosea | 40 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Lucinda | 125 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | John | 450 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Henry | 300 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Lissey | 100 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Rachael | 300 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Daniel | 175 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Stepney | 110 | 2 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Amy | 25 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Stepney | 300 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Tenah | 375 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Eliza | 75 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Rose | 400 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Sharper | 50 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Shadrach | 137 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Tom | 100 | 3 | |
| Bacon, Jonathan | 1843-09-13 | Charles | 425 | 3 |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-893L-GHP5?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 610 of 689; citing Houston County Probate Court Judge, Georgia.
Liberty County Estate Inventory – Mary Austin
These antebellum estate inventories and appraisals generally included all the deceased person’s “property,” including enslaved persons. Only those names are documented here for historical and genealogical purposes. Anyone interested in the actual property owned by the deceased may find it at the link at the bottom of the page. Names are listed in the original order, as this often gives very valuable information about family groupings or the age of children (who may be listed in age order).
Location: Liberty County, Georgia
Deceased: Mary Austin
Date Sworn: 1843-07-04
Appraisers: N/A
Estate Executor: B.A. Busby
Court Officer: J.S. Bradwell, C.C.O.L.C.
Date Recorded: 1843-07-10
Recording Official: J.S. Bradwell, C.C.O.L.C.
Total Value of Property Appraised: No appraisal done
Value of enslaved persons: No appraisal done
Comments: “Received July 4th 1843 of B.A. Busby Executor of Estate of Mary Austin, late of Liberty County, the following negro slaves bequeathed to me by said Mary Austin and to be delivered at the death of her sister Francis Valley, to wit, Chloe, Joe, Betty, Dan?? [NOTE: looks like someone tried to correct it, illegible], and Mary and her child Eliza and Rachael. W.S. Harden for M.A. Harden
Recorded this 10th July 1843”
| Deceased | Date | Enslaved Person Named | Value | Desc. |
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Cloe | ||
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Joe | ||
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Betty | ||
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Dan??? | ||
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Mary | ||
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Eliza | Mary’s child | |
| Austin, Mary | 1843-0704 | Rachael |
Find the digitized original at: “Georgia Probate Records, 1742-1990,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G93L-GCSD?cc=1999178&wc=9SYT-PT5%3A267679901%2C268032901 : 20 May 2014), Liberty > Wills, appraisements and bonds 1790-1850 vol B > image 612 of 689.
