Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Use microfilm (Legislative Petitions, Reel 8).

Preferred Citation

Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Petitions: Petition of David Skurrey, 1836 Jan. 28. Accession 36121, State Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Acquired prior to 1905 (no other acquisition information available).

Biographical/Historical Information

Petitions to the General Assembly were the primary catalyst for legislation in the Commonwealth from 1776 until 1865. Public improvements, military claims, divorce, manumission of slaves, division of counties, incorporation of towns, religious freedom, and taxation were just some of the concerns expressed in these petitions. The petitions often contain hundreds of signatures and are a useful tool in genealogical research. Frequently, the petitions contain supplementary support documents useful in research including maps, wills, naturalizations, deeds, resolutions, affidavits, judgments, and other items.

Scope and Content Information

Legislative petition of David Skurrey, a former slave of Amelia County, freed by the will of Rev. John Skurrey (Scurry) upon the death of his wife Susanna. The free negro asks for permission to remain in the state. Includes certificate of good character.

Arrangement

Legislative Petition collection is arranged alphabetically by locality, and chronologically thereunder.