Silvey sold by Thomas Gray

This post is part of an ongoing project to record names of enslaved people of Greene County, Georgia I find in historical records. 

I Know all men by these presents that I, Thomas Gray, of the State of Georgia and County of Greene hath bargained, sold, aliened, and confirmed unto Wm. McGoch, of the State and County aforesaid, one negro woman slave called Silvey to the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the Wm. McGoch, his heirs, and assigns forever, and the said Thomas doth covenant and agree for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators that he, the said Thomas Gray, will warrant and forever defend the title and property of the said slave unto the said Wm. McGoch, his heirs and assigns against all manner of person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming the same. In witness whereof the said Thos. Gray hath hereunto set his hands and seal this 23 of November 1792.

Thomas Gray
John Carson

I certify that John came before and made oath he was a subscribing witness to the within bill of sale assigned by Thomas Gray for the contents within mentioned.

Sworn to before me this 10th July 1793.
G. W. Foster, J.P.
Registered the 10th of July 1793. G. W. Foster

Reference

Greene County, Georgia, Deeds 1785–1792, 1793–1802, image 429 of 911, www.familysearch.org.