Petition #11683010
- Bedford County, Virginia. December 17, 1830. - December 18, 1830.
- Court: Legislative
- Salutation: To the honorable Legislature of Virginia
Abstract
Joe Quarles, "a free man of colour," represents that "he was emancipated by the last will & testament of Anna Maria Quarles." He further acknowledges that "under the existing laws of this commonwealth your petitioner cannot reside within the limits of the state without forfeiting his title to freedom." Averring that he has proof "of general good character and conduct, and extraordinary merit," the petitioner therefore prays "that your honorable body will enact a special law allowing him the liberty of residing within the limits of his native state."
Result: Rejected.
- Number of petition pages: 2
- Related documents: Copy of Last Will and Testament of Anna Maria Quarles, 21 June 1829; Certificate, Pleasant M. Goggin, 11 December 1830; Certificate, Rowland Witt, 11 December 1830; Certificate, John F. Sale, 11 December 1830; Certificate, William Leftwich Jr.; Certificate, William Walker, 11 December 1830; Certificate, L. McDaniel, 17 December 1830; Copy of Court Record, Bedford County, 22 March 1830
- Pages of related documents: 8
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Citation information
Repository: Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
- Virginia Legislative Petitions
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