The index identifies the five-year-old as son of Accencion, a free mixed-race woman. Executors petitioned; a surety deed is dated 13 December. Colonial paperwork mediated his release and name.
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Why is Joseph Rinkel’s name change historically significant?
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The announcement says the name was assigned under the manumission regulation.
Joseph Rinkel chose his new surname according to the record.
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The announcement says the name was assigned under the 1832 rules.