I have just started researching a family branch in New Orleans.  I have identified the person but not his father or mother yet.  My question is, why would a 21 year old male file a suit for emancipation.  He was born in 1885 and the suit was filed in 1906.  Was this a common practice or was it done as a form of separation from parents for whatever reason? Helen

I found a similar situation in my research which may be of help. The person filing for emancipation was a male about the same age as your ancestor, whose father had died, but whose mother was still living. In a Petition to the Courts, he declares that he "desires to be relieved from the disabilities of a minor and to be fully emancipated that he may administer the estate, and that he is fully capable of managing his own affairs and property. If you haven't already found the Petition, go to the NOPL and search the Successions under their last name. The Petition will also provide additional information, i.e., the names of his parents and date of death. Hope this helps. Rose -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 11:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LAORLEAN] Emancipation I have just started researching a family branch in New Orleans.  I have identified the person but not his father or mother yet.  My question is, why would a 21 year old male file a suit for emancipation.  He was born in 1885 and the suit was filed in 1906.  Was this a common practice or was it done as a form of separation from parents for whatever reason? Helen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message