Delaware § 105 - Nanticoke Indians; proof of descent; recognition.
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§ 105. Nanticoke Indians; proof of descent; recognition.
(a) The class of people known as the descendants of the Nanticoke Indians, formerly of Sussex County but at present located in the several counties of this State, who desire to migrate, may appear before any justice of the peace or notary public of this State and, on the evidence and proof that the person belongs to or is a descendant of the Nanticoke Indians, may procure from such justice or notary a certificate reciting such facts.
(b) The descendants of the Nanticoke Indians named in subsection (a) of this section shall be recognized as such within this State.
22 Del. Laws, c. 470, §§ 1, 2; Code 1915, § 3563; Code 1935, § 4053; 29 Del. C. 1953, § 105; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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