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

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Record #45 from Virginia Legislative Petitions, 1776-1853 (Library of Virginia African American Narratives project)

Petitioner Stephens, Rica & Others
Date 1843-02-15
Locality Northampton County
Type Petition
Description Free negro, born in Northampton and resident of Accomack, who purchased & emancipated his wife & daughters, asks for permission for them to remain in the Commonwealth.
Box 184
Folder 75
Film 140
Not Filmed
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