11682715https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/11682715VirginiaRockbridgeCounty29121827Legislative711828Legislativerejected012Library of Virginia, Richmond, VirginiaJack Paul, emancipated by the will of Jane Paul, represents that he "is exceedingly anxious to remain in this Commonwealth" as he married "previous to his emancipation" a female slave "to whom he is Sincerely & faithfully attached." The petitioner therefore prays "that leave be given him to Remain within state Either for a limited or unlimited period." Paul hopes "by honest labour & some little means bequeathed him by his decd mistress" he will be able to purchase his wife.Purchased own family (FPOC)owner(s)/citizens manumit/free slaveBequest (enslaved)State residency issues (FPOC)Family separated (Black)