11683832https://dlas.uncg.edu/petitions/petition/11683832VirginiaBrookeCounty331838Legislativereferred to Committee for Courts of Justice0010Library of Virginia, Richmond, VirginiaSixteen residents of Brooke County represent that "Rev. R. M. White ( Presbyterian Minister) has brought his family (late of Harford Co Md) to this place" and that "the nurse of his wife, -- a free molatto Woman, wishes to accompany them -- the above mentioned woman is about 58 years of age -- has a tolerable education -- is a worthy member of the church, -- sustains an unblemished character." They therefore pray "that your honorable body will make it lawful for her to reside with her former mistress."owner(s)/citizens manumit/free slaveEducation and literacy (FPOC)Occupation (FPOC)State residency issues (FPOC)Churches