11683515https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/11683515VirginiaAlbemarleCounty11121835Legislativereferred to Committee for Courts of Justice011Library of Virginia, Richmond, VirginiaEnabled by his owner to "accumulate a sufficient sum of money to purchase his freedom," Stephen asks to remain with his slave wife and children in Virginia. He is an old man and wishes to spend "the short remainder of his days in the land of his birth." His petition is supported by white citizens.Purchase of freedomSeniors (FPOC)State residency issues (FPOC)