| Part of Series | C |
|---|---|
| Microfilm Reel in Collection Series | 1 |
| Microfilm Frame on Reel | 904 |
| Accession Number (identifies petition on microfilm) | 21680404 |
| County | Accomack |
| State | Virginia |
| Year Legislative Petition Filed | 1804 |
| Abstract of Petition | James Nock died possessed of five slaves, a mother and her four children. Elijah Nock Jr., a brother, cites that James "departed this life...intestate, unmarried & without issue." As one of the rightful heirs, Elijah seeks to "receive to his own separate use & emolutment two seventh parts of the said slaves or of their actual value." |
If you are citing this record, please use the following format:
[Author (if known)], Abstracts of Petitions to Southern County Courts, 1775-1867, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.