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

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Record #52 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851

Familysearch PDF Page Number 73
Original Liber Page Number 111
Date 13 Nov 1849
Type of Proceeding Petition
Name and Freedom Status George Laws [free]
Abstract George Laws, free Negro, respectfully submits to Court that he has been manumited by James Hooper and desires to remain in the state of Maryland. He asks permission of Court to do so. Several members of community sign they are acquainted with petitioner and certify his good character & recommend petition be approved.

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