| Familysearch PDF Page Number | 76 |
|---|---|
| Original Liber Page Number | 117 |
| Date | ca 11 Dec 1849 |
| Type of Proceeding | Petition |
| Name and Freedom Status | Madison F. Tull [free] |
| Abstract | Petition of Madison F. Tull, free Negro, states that your Petitioner is contrary to law held & detained in servitude by Matthew Purnell as an apprentice. To the end therefore that Petitioner may be released and discharged from said servitutde and apprenticeship. "May it please your Honors to grant to Petitioner the state's writ of subpoena against Matthew Purnell commanding him to appear in Court & show cause why Petitioner should not be released & discharged from servitude." |
If you are citing this record, please use the following format:
[Author (if known)], Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings, 1848-1851, 1849, 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.