Joseph Hostler (#11283302)

Black, male

Petition #11283302, filed in North Carolina (1833)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Occupation: barber
• Freedom: Free by 1833. Sued for freedom in 1833. Origins of freedom: purchased freedom from David Smith; judicial decree.

Economic profile

• From circa 1830 - Report of Commission of Propositions and Grievances
• From 1830 to 1833 - Petition
• PRIVATE SALE - From circa 1833 - Petition