Petition submitted by Charles Labedoyere Kernion, a minor, to the Honorable James Pitot, Judge of Probate Court, New Orleans

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Charles Labedoyere Kernion, eighteen years old, son of René Huchet de Kernion and Marie Modeste Deverges, both deceased, wished to obtain a letter of emancipation so that he might administer his own affairs. He asked Judge Pitot to call, in accordance with the law, an assembly of his relatives to discuss his petition. A notation on the back, signed by Pitot, and dated October 11, reads, "Let a meeting of the family of the Petitioner be called...to give their opinion."

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Title: Petition submitted by Charles Labedoyere Kernion, a minor, to the Honorable James Pitot, Judge of Probate Court, New Orleans
Date Created: 1815-10-09
Description: Charles Labedoyere Kernion, eighteen years old, son of René Huchet de Kernion and Marie Modeste Deverges, both deceased, wished to obtain a letter of emancipation so that he might administer his own affairs. He asked Judge Pitot to call, in accordance with the law, an assembly of his relatives to discuss his petition. A notation on the back, signed by Pitot, and dated October 11, reads, "Let a meeting of the family of the Petitioner be called...to give their opinion."
Topical Subject(s): Documents
Petitions
Language: fre
Notes (Physical): Document. Certified contemporary copy signed by Chatry, Justice of the Peace, New Orleans. In French.
Type of Resource: text
Source: Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz collection: National period, 1804-1950, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection,
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