Collection:
Avery, Isaac – Decree
Title:
Negro Emancipation Decree
Date:
June 17th, 1799
Scope & Content:
Decree at Groton by Justices of the Peace Stephen Billings & Thomas Avery dated June 17th, 1799, that, at representation of Isaac Avery, wishing to make free his Negro girl Phylis, they have examined into the age and health of Phylis and attest that she is 29 years of age, in good health, she wishes to be free and that they assent to the emancipation. Statement by Isaac Avery relinquishing all rights upon freedom of Phylis. Witnessed by Joseph Allyn and Ebenezer Avery. Recorded by Amos Geer August 24th, 1799. One piece. 8" x 8"
Object ID:
Ms Av37i M0150
Object Name:
Document
People:
Billings, Stephen
Avery, Thomas
Avery, Isaac
Allyn, Joseph
Avery, Ebenezer
Geer, Amos
Avery, Thomas
Avery, Isaac
Allyn, Joseph
Avery, Ebenezer
Geer, Amos
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Negro Emancipation Decree
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