State v. McDonald, 1 N.J.L. 332 (1795)
The State of New Jersey against M’Donald and Armstrong regarding the freedom of Black woman Phillis. Phillis was previously enslaved by Mrs. Hanna (deceased) and …
State v. Frees, 1 N.J.L. 259 (1794)
The State of New Jersey against Frees, in regard to enslaved persons Henry, Dinah, and Susan, who claim their freedom from Frees. Frees purchased the …
Overseers of Poor of Perth Amboy v. Overseers of Poor of Piscataway, 19 N.J.L. 173 (1842)
The Overseers of the Poor of Perth Amboy against the Overseers of the Poor of Piscataway regarding removal of James Bruen, a free Black man. …
State v. Guild, 10 N.J.L. 163 (1828)
New Jersey against James Guild (defendant), who was enslaved to Joshua Bunn, regarding a confession to the murder of Catharine Beakes. When Beakes’ son Jonathan …
Overseers of Poor of S. Brunswick v. Overseers of Poor of E. Windsor, 8 N.J.L. 64 (1824)
The Overseers of the Poor of South Brunswick against the Overseers of the Poor of East Windsor regarding the removal of Jack, enslaved to John …
State v. Aaron, 4 N.J.L. 231 (1818)
New Jersey against Aaron (defendant) for the murder of Stephen Conelly. Aaron was enslaved to Levi Solomon. Decision: new trial granted.
Overseers of Franklin Twp. v. Overseers of Bridgewater Twp., 20 N.J.L. 563 (1846)
The Overseers of Franklin against the Overseers of Bridgewater regarding the removal of Sarah Brocaw. Brocaw was born into slavery, and she was enslaved to …