Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #7 from Abstracts of Petitions to Southern County Courts, 1775-1867

Part of Series B
Microfilm Reel in Collection Series 2
Microfilm Frame on Reel 661
Accession Number (identifies petition on microfilm) 20980701
County Somerset
State Maryland
Year Legislative Petition Filed 1807
Abstract of Petition George, a slave, states that he is being unjustly held by Abraham Dennis. He is seeking relief "as the laws of County will allow him."

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