This series consists of recorded copies of mortgages filed with the Clerk of Court. Most of the mortgaged property consists of farm animals, farm instruments, crops, and land. The majority of the mortgages are for chattels although some real estate mortgages are included. Information recorded includes: (1) name of mortgager; (2) name of mortgagee; (3) description of the mortgaged property; (4) names of witnesses; (5) amount of money loaned and interest charged; (6) date of mortgage and when due; and (7) in some instances cancellation of the mortgage by the Clerk. Please see RG 118-01-002, Butts County Indexes to Mortgage Records, 1898-1912.