11681409https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/11681409VirginiaHanoverCounty21101814Legislativebill drawn507Library of Virginia, Richmond, VirginiaJames M. Morris, executor of the late Samuel Overton, represents that his testator emancipated, by his last will and testament, Armstead, London, Isaac, John, and Morning on account of their "Fidelity & good Conduct." Morris asserts that "that there is no Person of Colour of Better Character or more meritorious than the sd. Armstead, & that the others, emancipated by the will of the sd. saml. Overton are also of good Character, & hopes that your Honorable Body will pass a Law permiting them to reside in this State."owner(s)/citizens manumit/free slaveBequest (enslaved)Caribbean Islands, migration from/toState residency issues (FPOC)Skills (enslaved)