| Familysearch PDF Page Number | 73 |
|---|---|
| Original Liber Page Number | 111 |
| Date | 13 Nov 1849 |
| Type of Proceeding | Petition |
| Name and Freedom Status | George Laws [free] |
| Abstract | George Laws, free Negro, respectfully submits to Court that he has been manumited by James Hooper and desires to remain in the state of Maryland. He asks permission of Court to do so. Several members of community sign they are acquainted with petitioner and certify his good character & recommend petition be approved. |
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