Emancipation Petition for Henry Moore

Contributed by: Wanell 
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08 December 1853, Harrison County Texas
 
Citizens of Harrison County ask that Henry Moore, who purchased 
himself from his owner Joseph McDonald, be emancipated and permitted 
to remain in Texas.  About forty years of age, Henry is a man "of 
fixed honesty," integrity, industry, and good deportment, he is 
humble in the presence of whites; and he is obedient and faithful.
 
5 of the 22 Petitioners are: Joseph McDonald, C.C. Frazer, S.R. 
Penye, E.C. Beuzley and H. Key.
 
Henry Moore was emancipated and permitted to remain in Texas.  Mr. 
Moore and his family are listed in the 1860 Harrison County Texas 
Census Records as Free People of Color.