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

Record Detail

Record #14 from Virginia Legislative Petitions, 1776-1853 (Library of Virginia African American Narratives project)

Petitioner Rew, Richard S.
Date 1840-01-15
Locality Accomack County
Type Petition
Description Asks for refund of money paid in purchase of a negro, William, freed by Charles Ewell and sold by Thomas Lilliston in 1839.
Box 2
Folder 1
Film 1
Not Filmed
Note

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Virginia Legislative Petitions, 1776-1853 (Library of Virginia African American Narratives project), [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.