Petition of John H. Rapier, Sr. for the emancipation of his slaves

This is a newspaper clipping about John H. Rapier's petition for the emancipation of his slaves Lucretia, Rebecca, Joseph, Thomas, and Susan. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "Freedman and Florence barber John H. Rapier, Sr. (1808-1869) was married twice with children by both wives; H...

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Main Author: Hawkins, W. (Probate judge of Lauderdale County)
Format: Electronic
Published: Project Say Something: The Shoals Black History Collection
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Online Access:https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/394